Tag: newcastle
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NEWCASTLE ANGLICAN BISHOP APOLOGISES TO VICTIMS OF ABUSE
In an emotional address, Newcastle’s Anglican Bishop today apologised to victims of clergy sexual abuse. Greg Thompson says the church failed those people, and fostered a culture of intimidation.
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POLICE INVESTIGATING CAR CRASH IN SHORTLAND
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in the Newcastle suburb of Shortland. Emergency services were called to Sandgate Road, following reports of a single car crash in the early hours of this morning. Officers located a vehicle that had crashed through a fence and into a tree. The 41-year-old driver from Wallsend…
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PERFORM IN NEWCASTLE
Roll up, roll up, the circus is coming to town… Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam” is making its way to Newcastle early next year for 11 performances. Quidam will feature acrobatics, musicians, singers and actors. The group will perform from 15th to 24th January 2016. A priority pre-sale for Quidam is now available online to Cirque…
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FESTIVAL CELEBRATES CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Hundreds turned out in Newcastle today, to celebrate the inaugural Unity in Diversity festival. The event started with a ‘welcome walk’ from the museum to Civic Park. “This festival came about as a way to do something positive for the community of Newcastle in light of the Reclaim Australia movement, which is scapegoating a minority…
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AGL OPENS $310-MILLION GAS STORAGE FACILITY
Energy company AGL says a new gas storage facility at Tomago will ensure the ongoing supply of the resource to hundreds of thousands of users across New South Wales. The $310-million facility was opened today, after almost three years of construction.
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AGL ENERGY OPENS GAS STORAGE FACILITY AT TOMAGO
AGL Energy has opened its $310-million Newcastle Gas Storage Facility at Tomago. The site which has been under construction since August 2012, will improve supply for hundreds of gas users in New South Wales. AGL Managing Director and CEO, Andy Vesey said the project was delivered on time and on budget. “It’s a vital asset…
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STUDENTS READY FOR STAR STRUCK 2015
More than 3,500 students from across the Hunter and Central Coast had a final dress rehearsal today ahead of this year’s Star Struck. The 2015 show follows a maze theme. The first of four performances will take place at 10:30 tomorrow morning, at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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BAR BEACH SHADE SHELTERS ATTRACTING ATTENTION
The Bathers Way project between Merewether and Newcastle, is nearing the halfway mark. The finishing touches are being added to the section at Bar Beach, with some new structures attracting plenty of attention.
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THE HUNTER’S BEST RECOGNISED IN QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST
In the Hunter, several people have been recognised for their tireless contribution to the community. Among them, a well-known jockey, a former mayor, and a biker on a mission to help kids.
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QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 2015 HONOURS LIST – HUNTER
The Queens Birthday Honours List recognises a range of contributions and services across all areas. Some of these areas include professional endeavours, community service, Defence and Emergency Services personnel, as well as acts of bravery. 519 award recipients have been recognised for their contributions in The Queen’s Birthday 2015 Honours List. The Hunter’s recipients member…