Tag: newcastle
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MAN COMMITS INDECENT ACT IN NEWCASTLE
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man committed an indecent act in Newcastle. A 16-year-old girl was walking along Lawson Street, Hamilton yesterday monring, when a man pulled over his car near her and began perfoming an indecent act. The teenager told nearby workers, who alerted police. Police would like to speak to a…
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NEW ALDI COMPLETES $10M STOCKLAND UPGRADE
Stockland Jesmond has wrapped up a $10-million redevelopment, with the opening of a new ALDI supermarket today. Hundreds of eager shoppers burst through the front doors, when the store officially opened at 8:30 this morning. $30 gift vouchers were handed to the first 300 people. “It will certainly be a great addition to Stockland Jesmond,…
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WOMAN DIES IN NEWCASTLE CAR CRASH
A 61-year-old woman has died, following a car crash in Newcastle. Police say she was travelling along Wharf Road at around 6pm, when her Honda Jazz left the road and crashed into a fence. It’s believed she may have suffered a medical condition. The woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital, but passed away on…
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GAV’S WEATHER: COLD MORNINGS
Very cold to start the day across the region with frosts and fog patches widespread. Mostly fine but there were a few small showers under partly cloudy skies in the far North East corner of New South Wales and South East Queensland. Expect more of the same tomorrow before a little rain band moves through…
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NIGEL BOOGAARD FINALLY PLAYING FOR NEWCASTLE IN THE A-LEAGUE
Newcastle Jets recruit Nigel Boogaard isn’t concerned about the A-League club’s issues in the previous months. “I could have easily stayed in Adelaide and been part of a semi-successful team and a team that’s quite balanced and has been established for a few years,” said Boogaard, after his first training session as a Jets player…
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NEWCASTLE AIRPORT SHORTLISTED FOR FUNDING
Newcastle Airport has been shortlisted, to receive a share of $95-million in state government funding for infrastructure upgrades. If successful, the funds will go towards fitting out the new international terminal, improving parking and building a coach interchange. The airport is one of 24 projects hoping to access funding under the Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund.…
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HMAS TOBRUK VISITS NEWCASTLE FOR LAST TIME
After 34 years of dedicated service, one of the Royal Australian Navy’s most versatile ships will be de-commissioned next month. HMAS Tobruk has a proud history in Newcastle, and today sailed into the city for the last time.
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NEWCASTLE BOSSES SLEEP ROUGH FOR CHARITY
Around 30 Newcastle bosses and community leaders swapped their comfortable beds for a cardboard box last night, as part of the Vinnie’s CEO Sleepout at Hunter Stadium. Lake Macquarie mayor Jodie Harrison, and the University of Newcastle’s vice-chancellor Caroline McMillen were among the identities sleeping rough for the night. Now in its 10th year, the…
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HONEYSUCKLE GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR NEW BUILDING
A new building for Newcastle’s Honeysuckle precinct has been given the green light. The building, placed between the roundabout on Honeysuckle Drive and the railway line will include space for shops, cafes, apartments and offices. The Department of Planning and Environment approved the project. “This will be a vibrant new addition to Newcastle’s CBD that…
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NEWCASTLE COUNCIL AGAINST AMALGAMATION
Newcastle Council wants to remain a stand-alone entity, and not amalgamate with Lake Macquarie, as suggested by a state government report. The Lord Mayor is confident council is financially viable enough to do so.