Tag: newcastle
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HOTEL BOOM CONTINUES IN NEWCASTLE
Newcastle is experiencing a hotel boom, with a number of developers zeroing in on the region’s growing tourism market. Today stakeholders – from builders to real estate agents – heard about what will soon be on offer, accommodation-wise.
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NEWCASTLE MUSIC FESTIVAL’S CHORAL CRESCENDO
Newcastle’s Christ Church Cathedral came alive with the sound of classical music on Sunday. More than 300 people were treated to performances from home grown singers to international performers.
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GRAEME LAWRENCE GUILTY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Former Anglican Dean of Newcastle Graeme Lawrence has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a boy 28 years ago. The verdict was handed down by a judge in Newcastle District Court this afternoon. Lawrence stood trial earlier this month charged with aggravated sexual intercourse without consent and aggravated indecent assault. Today Judge Tim Gartelman SC…
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HAYNE PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO GRAND FINAL RAPE
Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has appeared in a Newcastle court pleading not guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual intercourse of a woman. Police allege Hayne had sex with a Newcastle woman without her consent resulting in actual bodily harm, on the night of the National Rugby League grand final last year. It…
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SAMARITANS GO TO KOTARA IN NO ORDINARY PROMOTION
The Samaritans are receiving up to 1,000 emergency calls each week as winter takes hold across the Hunter. The charity is taking its winter appeal to Westfield Kotara this week – but it’s no ordinary shop-front promotion.
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NEWCASTLE WOMAN WINS JACKPOT
A Newcastle mum has had a stroke of good luck after winning $100,000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The New South Wales player won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100,000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10299, drawn Monday 15 July 2019. Confirming her win with a NSW Lotteries official this afternoon,…
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NEWCASTLE CBD SHUT DOWN FOR CHANGE THE RULES RALLY
Hundreds of frustrated workers have shut down Newcastle’s CBD, marching along Hunter Street as part of a nationwide union campaign. Wages, job security and cuts to penalty rates were among the issues raised.
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HUNDREDS HEAD TO THE POLLS AHEAD OF MAY 18
Meanwhile hundreds of people cast their vote at six pre-polling booths across the Hunter. King Street is the only centre open in Newcastle, with some voters complaining of lengthy delays.
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TENDER AWARDED FOR NEWCASTLE’S AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
Newcastle is a step closer to having its own driverless shuttle. Transport operator Keolis Downer has won the tender to get the service up and running.
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LABOR ACCUSES COALITION OF SHORTCHANGING HUNTER WORKERS
Hunter Labor MPs have come out swinging – accusing the Coalition of shortchanging workers. They claim wages have stagnated under the Morrison Government, and have renewed a promise to reverse penalty rate cuts.