Tag: newcastle
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FEWER BUT LONGER FREIGHT TRAINS BETWEEN NARRABRI AND NEWCASTLE
There could soon be fewer – but longer – freight trains running through the Hunter. The Australian Rail and Track Corporation will soon run a 1,350-metre grain train from Narrabri to the Port of Newcastle. It’s aimed at diversifying trade. “That brings a lot of economic and value to the farmers through lower costs. You…
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NEWCASTLE COUNCIL FLAGS MERGER WITH PORT STEPHENS
Newcastle Council has been labelled a ‘basket case’ by the Mayor of Port Stephens, amid talk of an amalgamation between the pair. Newcastle has floated the idea after being declared unfit to stand alone – but Bruce MacKenzie has vowed to fight any such merger.
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LAKE MACQUARIE COUNCIL VOTES ‘YES’ ON PROPOSED MERGER WITH WYONG
Newcastle councillors are tonight voting on whether to pursue a proposed merger with Lake Macquarie Council. The IPART recommendation has met with strong opposition further south, with Lake Macquarie putting forward its own plan, which includes Wyong.
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HUNTER AND CENTRAL COAST COUNCILS TAKE THE PLUNGE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT MERGERS
As potential local government mergers continue to hang over regional councils, three Hunter and Central Coast councils have voluntarily taken the plunge in the last 24 hours. Gosford Council yesterday voted to unite with Wyong Council, with councillors in the south voting 7-3 in favour of a Central Coast super council. Just hours later, at…
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NEWCASTLE MUSICIAN TRAPPED IN VENUE AFTER PARIS TERROR ATTACKS
Novacastrian Ben Gumbleton, one half of Australian band Boo Seeka, was trapped in a Paris music venue for four hours in the wake of the deadly terror attacks on the French capital today. Boo Seeka was performing at music venue Les Etoiles when the deadly attack occurred about 2km away at the Eagles of Death…
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LORD MAYOR SAYS PROPERTY COUNCIL PLANS ARE NOT ORIGINAL
The Newcastle Lord Mayor says the Property Council of Australia’s foreshore redevelopment plan brings nothing new to the table. The vision for the CBD includes new harbourside parks, a cultural centre, road changes and a bike path along the old rail corridor. After yesterday’s unveiling, today was the Property Council’s time to pitch its bold…
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BREAKTHROUGH AFTER VIOLENT DEATH OF NEWCASTLE MAN
There’s been a breakthrough in the investigation into the violent death of a Newcastle man, in March this year. Two prison inmates have been charged with the murder of Robert Parry – today they fronted court.
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BUSINESS BOOMING FOR NEWCASTLE ARTIST
The Melbourne Cup carnival is over for another year, and the frocks and fascinators packed away, but one Newcastle artist is still revelling in the attention it’s brought her burgeoning business. Pegi Lea’s bold headpieces created a stir at Flemington, a hit at the track and on social media. And the story of the young…
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AWARD NOMINATION CAPS OFF BIG YEAR FOR YOUNG SAILOR
A young sailor from Vacy is proof that having a disability is no barrier to achieving her goals and dreams. Capping off a successful year on the water, Melissa Nelson has now been named a finalist at the national sailing awards.
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KNIGHTS BEGIN PRE-SEASON TRAINING
New Knights coach Nathan Brown has confirmed Robbie Farrah won’t be coming to the club. Star recruit Trent Hodkinson was in attendance at this morning’s first pre-season fitness test – but was unable to train due to a wrist injury.