Tag: newcastle
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NEWCASTLE’S LIGHT RAIL UNDER MICROSCOPE AT INFORMATION SESSION
The Baird Government’s light rail plans for Newcastle’s CBD were once again in the spotlight today, at an information session held by Transport New South Wales. The discussion forum, which attracted far fewer people than expected, addressed concerns over a lack of parking. “Look I think a lot of people really do understand the parking issues…
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NEWCASTLE COUNCIL AGAIN HITS OUT AT STATE GOV OVER LIGHT RAIL
The future of Newcastle’s CBD revitalisation is back in the spotlight. Council has again publicly criticised the state government’s plan to run light rail down Hunter Street, insisting its own vision strikes the right balance.
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HOFFMAN RE-SIGNS WITH HOME CLUB
Newcastle-born defender Jason Hoffman has re-signed with his local club, agreeing to play for the Jets for another two years. The 27-year-old began his A-League career with the club in 2008, before joining Melbourne City for a five-year stint. Hoffman was one of coach Scott Miller’s first signings midway through last year, and says he’s proud…
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POLICE INVESTIGATING AFTER ARMED ROBBERY IN NEWCASTLE
Newcastle police are investigating an armed robbery at a Birmingham Gardens service station. Just before 7am yesterday, a male shop assistant was approached by an unknown man at a Sandgate Road service station. Police have been told a man armed with a firearm hit a window, fracturing the glass then kicked open the front door.…
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POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION TO LOCATE WANTED NEWCASTLE WOMAN
Police are appealing to the public for any information to help locate a 24-year-old female in Newcastle, wanted by virtue of outstanding warrant. Rebecca Barlow is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant for breach of her good behaviour bond. She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155 to 160cm tall, medium build, with…
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AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR CANCER PATIENTS
A new partnership, launched in Newcastle this morning, aims to ease the financial burden on cancer patients by offering affordable accommodation near treatment centres. Cancer Council NSW has teamed up with AccorHotels for the initiative, which will see 62 of the company’s hotels offer rooms at a reduced rate in Sydney, Newcastle and other locations…
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FIGHTING FIT IN SUPPORT OF AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
More than 130 people were put through their paces in Newcastle this morning, to help raise awareness of Autism. The bootcamp at Nobbys Beach saw people run, lunge and box for the cause. “People with autism, most normal day-to-day activities can be a bit of a challenge so we’re asking everyone here to put in…
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RESIDENTS RALLY FOR MEDICARE
A group of passionate Newcastle residents rallied in Hamilton today, to send a message to the Turnbull Government about changes to Medicare. Shadow Assistant Health Minister Steven Jones also joined the cause, with many concerned about proposed cuts, including $650-million off pathology services. “Today’s rally is an opportunity for people of Newcastle to come together and…
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NEWCASTLE MAN SENTENCED TO 32 YEARS GAOL FOR MURDER
Newcastle man Anthony Richard Dent will spend at least 32-years in goal for the murder of Anthony O’Grady back in 2014. A Sydney Supreme Court today handed down a 40-year-sentence for the murder, with the non-parole period. The court described the murder as a “gratuitous killing for no good reason.” Dent and three other men lured…
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CALLS FOR SOCCEROO QUALIFIER TO BE HELD IN NEWCASTLE
Opposition leader Luke Foley is calling on the state government to grant Newcastle the rights to host an upcoming Socceroo’s World Cup qualifier match. In a letter written to Premier Mike Baird, Mr Foley says Hunter Stadium, should be the venue for Australia’s match against the United Arab Emirates – scheduled for March 28 next…