Tag: newcastle
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CHILD APPROACHED BY MAN AT BAR BEACH
Police are appealing for witnesses, after a young girl was approached at Bar Beach over the weekend. The four-year-old was walking with her mother along the promenade at around 11am on Saturday, when a man approached her and committed a lewd act. The man is believed to be aged in his late 40s or early…
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WEEKEND WARRIORS ROCKING OUT IN NEWCASTLE
A nationally-recognised music program is helping aspiring musicians realise their dream of playing in a band. Weekend Warriors has now made its way to Newcastle, thanks to rock guitarist Dai Pritchard. For more information on the program, click HERE.
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FEATURE: NEWCASTLE’S NIGHT ANGEL WATCHES OVER THE HOMELESS
For the 105,000 Australians who sleep rough every night, the streets are a cold, harsh and unforgiving place. But in Newcastle one woman, armed with a warm drink and a friendly smile, is giving hope to the city’s homeless. She’s known as the night angel, and for her, providing comfort isn’t a chore, it’s a…
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NEWCASTLE AIRPORT EXPANSION OFFICIALLY OPENED
After 12-months of construction, Newcastle Airport’s $14.5-million redevelopment is complete. The expansion will cater for growing passenger numbers, and create the possibility of international flights.
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NEWCASTLE WOMAN WINS THE LOTTO
A Newcastle woman got the surprise of her life, when she discovered she was a millionaire 10 days after winning the lotto. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased the ticket from Marketown Newsagency in Newcastle West. The woman was unaware she’d won a $1-million first division prize until last week, 10 days after…
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KNIGHTS WEATHER STORM IN MELBOURNE
Danny Buderus hasn’t changed his mind about the Knights head coaching role, despite last night’s emphatic win over the Storm in Melbourne. Newcastle didn’t give the home side a look-in, in what was a stirring 14-point victory.
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FUTURE LEADERS DISCUSS NEWCASTLE’S RENEWAL
Young people from across the Hunter had a chance to have their say about Newcastle’s future today. Hosted by Urban Growth New South Wales, the Future Leaders Forum aimed to generate ideas and discussion about the city’s renewal. “The response has been fantastic from the youth. They’ve been really energetic, really engaged. There’s been a…
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WEATHER WITH GAV: RAIN HIT THE RIGHT AREAS
Some excellent rain totals were accumulated across the North West with a widespread 30mm. Tingha and Terry Hie Hie hit 60mm. North of the Gwyder highway didn’t receive much but the rain will return there later in the week filling in the gaps. Other areas to fair well include the Upper Hunter from Scone to Wingen…
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SANTIAGO BECOMES A JET
The Jets have filled one of two remaining spots on their roster with the signing of Brazilian, Leonardo Santiago. The 32-year-old has signed a contract which will see him call the Hunter Valley home until at least May next year.
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MAN WANTED IN NEWCASTLE
Police are appealing for information to find a man in Newcastle, wanted for property, drug and fraud offences. 30-year-old Jamie Parkinson is about 180 to 185-centimetres tall, with brown hair, a tanned complexion and tattoos on his neck. Police say he is known to frequent Hamilton South and anyone who sees him should contact police…