Tag: newcastle
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UNDERAGE DRIVER CHARGED AFTER POLICE CHASE
A 15-year-old boy has been charged, and four other teenagers arrested, after a car chase at Lake Macquarie this morning. At around 1am, police were attending a restaurant at Jewells following reports of a break-in, when they saw a green Holden Commodore speeding away. Officers pursued the car along the Newcastle Inner City Bypass, before…
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ANDREW JOHNS UNLEASHES ON THE KNIGHTS
Rugby league great Andrew Johns has been scathing of his former club, saying the Newcastle Knights have lost their identity. The former Knights skipper told Triple M’s Rush Hour program that management needs to “clean the place out”. “They need someone with a massive big whip to get in there and crack it,” he said.…
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FOUR ARRESTED IN DRUG OPERATION
Four people have been charged following a police drug operation in Newcastle. Strike Force Rupas was formed to investigate the supply of illicit drugs and comprises detectives from the Newcastle, Central Hunter and Lake Macquarie commands. Yesterday officers charged a 29-year-old man and 43-year-old man with supplying a commercial quantity of ecstacy and supplying an…
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POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER TEENAGER BASHED
Police are appealing for information after the bashing of a teenager in Newcastle. On Friday about 11:00pm, a 17-year-old boy reversed from a parking spot at Strezlecki Lookout in Newcastle. Police were told the teenager struck a Toyota Hilux, causing minor damage to his own vehicle. The male driver of the Hilux then struck the…
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JUNIOR RUGBY SUPPORTS HUNTER BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Junior rugby players have thrown their support behind the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation, dedicating today’s games to raising awareness and funds. Over 1000 players and referees from clubs across the region wore pink socks, while some donned special jerseys. All money raised will go towards providing practical support to local patients. “Things like transport to…
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SIX WEEK OLD BABY MURDER CASE ADJOURNED UNTIL WEDNESDAY
A 26-year-old mother charged with the murder of her six week old baby yesterday will remain behind bars. She was arrested at a home in Wallsend yesterday morning, after police found the baby’s body. The West African woman who didn’t apply for bail, had her case briefly mentioned in Newcastle Bail Court this morning. Her…
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25TH HOME SHOW UNDERWAY
For those renovating or looking for that extra-something for their home, then you may be in luck this weekend. The 25th annual Home Show has more than 140 exhibitors, showcasing everything from furniture and paint products, to home gym equipment. This year also features a special presentation from the Bernie Banton Foundation, on the dangers…
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POLICE SPEAK TO MEDIA REGARDING BABY DEATH AT WALLSEND: VIDEO
Police have spoken to media regarding the death of a six-week old baby girl at Wallsend, Newcastle. Emergency services were called to residence at Wallsend at 9:00am this morning. A woman is in custody assisting police with further inquiries.
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TINKLER ‘LASHES OUT’ AT PHOTOGRAPHER
Former billionaire Nathan Tinkler has ‘lashed out’ at a photographer outside a Brisbane pub, while being questioned about his no-show in an Adelaide court. The embattled mining magnate was due to be examined in the Supreme Court about his former thoroughbred business, Patinack Farm. After he failed to appear on Monday, Judge Stephen Roder issued…
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NSW ATHLETES PREPARE FOR SQUASH OPEN
Athletes from across New South Wales will be looking to upstage two locals at this weekend’s Newcastle Squash Open. Matthew Karwalski and Heidi Mather will start as the top seeds, in the tournament’s second run since a 20-year hiatus.