Tag: newcastle
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NSW GOVERNMENT APPROVES NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL PLAN
The state government has given the green light to a plan, which will see the number of beds at Newcastle Private Hospital increased. Healthscope’s original plan involved constructing a new building with three levels of parking and three levels of hospital space. That’s now been modified to include a seventh storey, which will provide an…
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STRONG SUPPORT FOR PET ADOPTION DAY IN NEWCASTLE
Several lucky pooches could be on their way to new homes across the Hunter, following an overwhelming response to National Pet Adoption Day. PetStock stores across the country, including Adamstown, took part in the initiative to encourage people to give orphaned animals a second chance. “Phone’s been ringing since eight o’clock this morning. People were…
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MYSTERY MILLIONAIRE IN NEWCASTLE
It’s been four weeks, and there’s still no sign of the winner of a $1-million division one Lotto prize. The unregistered ticket, purchased at Marketown Newsagency in Newcastle West is yet to be claimed. New South Wales Lotteries is urging everyone to empty their wallets and check their homes for any tickets they may have…
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NEWCASTLE BEACH HOSTELS EXPERIENCING A BUSY SUMMER
Hostel operators in Newcastle say business is booming, with plenty of backpackers visiting the city this summer. The weaker Australian dollar, and a host of big events, are believed to have drawn more people to the region.
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KNIGHTS NAME AUCKLAND NINES SQUAD
Knights coach Nathan Brown has left a handful of big names out of his Auckland Nines squad. Jarrod Mullen and Trent Hodkinson won’t travel, with youngsters Jaelen Feeney and Brock Lamb to take their place. And in what must be a first, Newcastle’s squad contains three sets of brothers.
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NEWCASTLE’S CATHERINE BRITT FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Newcastle singer, Catherine Britt, was named the Female Artist of the Year at last night’s Golden Guitar awards in Tamworth. Britt received the accolade for her album, Boneshaker, released a week before she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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GIANT FUNNEL-WEB SPIDER HELPING VENOM PROGRAM
There’s been a discovery in Newcastle big enough to send a shiver down anyone’s spine. It’s one of the largest funnel web spiders experts have ever seen – but now it’s helping us, in a big way. Australian Reptile Park encourage people to hand them in at the park, or to participating hospital drop off…
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3,000 SEATS ADDED TO CENTRAL COAST & NEWCASTLE TRAINS
An extra 3,000 seats will be added to weekday train services between Hamilton, Gosford, Wyong and Sydney. NSW Transport and Infrastructure Minister Andrew Constance said a number of selected services will be boosted from four to eight-carriages. “This is great news for Central Coast and Newcastle customers, who will now have a more comfortable trip…
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HOUSING GROWTH FOR NEWCASTLE AND CENTRAL COAST
There’s set to be more homes going up across Newcastle and the Central Coast this year. The latest building approval figures showed strong growth across many regions – with suburbs in western Newcastle proving popular.
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CSIRO HOSTS SUMMER SCHOOL FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
Some of the country’s brightest young minds in science and technology are in Newcastle this week, taking part in an indigenous summer school program. With the focus on renewable energy, today the students took a closer look at the CSIRO’s solar facility. “I want to get into renewable energies because personally I think coal and…