Tag: newcastle
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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES AT NEW CITY CAMPUS
It’s full steam ahead for the University of Newcastle’s new city campus, with a 100 tonne steel cube inserted on the building this morning. Traffic was brought to a standstill, as Hunter Street was blocked off for the cranes. It’s a significant milestone in the $95-million project.
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PUBLIC HOUSING WAIT LIST UP TO 10 YEARS IN THE HUNTER
Housing affordability in the Hunter is at breaking point with those doing it tough forced to wait as long as 10 years for public housing. The state government plans to build more than 20,000 new homes over the next 10 years but the opposition says it’s not enough.
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POLICE SEIZE STOLEN PROPERTY AFTER ARRESTS RELATING TO THEFTS FROM VEHICLES
Two women have been charged over a string of offences relating to thefts from a number of vehicles across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie over the last fortnight. On Tuesday, investigations led police to arrest a 35-year-old woman in relation to the offences. She was charged with five counts of goods in custody, and 15 counts…
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CITIZENS’ ARREST IN HAMILTON LEADS TO FIGHT FOR LIFE
A man is fighting for his life in hospital, following a citizens’ arrest in Newcastle early this morning. Police say the 34-year-old was detained by two other men, after an alleged attempt to break into a home at Hamilton at around 3am. He was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition… one of…
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POLICE INVESTIGATING LAUNDROMAT FIRE
Police are investigating the cause of a fire, which damaged a laundromat in Newcastle this morning. At around 2:30am, fire fighters were called to the business on Glebe Road at Merewether. Residents living above the laundromat were evacuated and treated on scene by paramedics. It’s believed the blaze may have started in a dryer.
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TRAIN DERAILMENT AT KOORAGANG ISLAND
A train has derailed at a level crossing on Kooragang Island, closing Cormorant Road in both directions. Motorists are advised to expect delays, with heavy traffic heading towards Newcastle Airport. Diversions have been set up via Egret Street and Raven Street for Northbound traffic, and from Cabbage Tree Road to Tomago Road for Southbound traffic.
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SURFEST DAY FIVE
Sally Fitzgibbons and Stephanie Gilmore have continued their progression at Newcastle’s Surfest today, both winning their heats. But there were some big name exits in the men’s draw, with Jack Freestone sent packing.
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KNOCKDOWN REBUILDS ON THE RISE ACROSS NEWCASTLE
The face of Newcastle’s coastal suburbs is changing. Old homes are being torn down and replaced with modern mansions, in a trend real estate agents say is helping buyers cash in.
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CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO DISCOVERY OF LEGS
The Shadow Health Minister has called on the Baird Government to conduct an independent investigation into the discovery of two amputated human legs at a city tip in Newcastle. The surgically-removed limbs were found protuding from garbage on Tuesday afternoon at the Summer Hill Waste facility at Wallsend. Walt Secord says strict protocols for disposing…
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NEWCASTLE COUPLE DIVING INTO ONLINE HOLIDAY RENTAL BUSINESS
A Newcastle couple is diving head-first into a new venture, launching a website dedicated to advertising holiday rentals. In an industry largely run by overseas competitors, Travelling Frogs was born out of a frustration with rising commissions and the lack of control for property owners.