Tag: newcastle
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INTERNAL ISSUES BLAMED FOR DELAY IN POST OFFICE REPAIRS
The Awabakal Land Council has blamed quote, “internal governance issues” for the lack of action in repairing the former Newcastle Post Office. In a statement, the group says the dismissal of former CEO Steven Slee was “unauthorised” and delayed the building’s redevelopment. The land council has still not given a reason for Mr Slee’s sudden departure,…
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EPA FINES STOLTHAVEN AUSTRALIA $30,000
Stolthaven Australia, which operates a liquid fuel storage terminal at Mayfield, has been fined $30,000 for breaching its environment protection licence. The terminal is approved for an annual throughput of 500-megalitres, but the company advised the EPA that it exceeded its limit by 260-megalitres between October 2013 and October 2014. The EPA says while it…
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COUNCILLORS VOTE DOWN PAY RISE
Newcastle councillors have voted against giving themselves a pay rise and will instead contribute the money towards future planning for Wallsend. The three per cent increase budgeted for next financial year will now go towards developing a Wallsend Town Centre Masterplan. Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery, has welcomed the decision. “It’s great to see some positive…
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SOME BIG NAMES TO RETURN FOR NEWCASTLE AFTER LOSS TO BRISBANE
Newcastle expects to welcome back Jeremy Smith and Beau Scott for Sunday’s clash with the Warriors in New Zealand, while Kurt Gidley will also play, despite a head knock in last night’s loss to Brisbane. Club legend Andrew Johns has called the Knights’ second half performance embarrassing, after they surrendered a handy lead, to lose…
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FFA ON THE HUNT FOR NEW JETS COACH
Football Federation Australia has let go Newcastle Jets coach Phil Stubbins. The decision follows a review of the team’s performance this season and was also driven by the local community’s push for a new beginning at the club. “Phil is a decent football man and we wish him all the best with the next stage…
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BISHOPSCOURT SELLS FOR $4.75M
The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle has confirmed its sold its landmark property, Bishopscourt. The historic residence, on Newcastle’s Hill, has been home to many of the city’s Anglican bishops and their families . Bishopscourt is believed to have been sold to a local purchaser for more than $4.5-million. The diocese says the proceeds will go…
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NEWCASTLE STUNTMAN IN HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER
Mad Max: Fury Road has become a box office hit, with ticket sales fast approaching $150-million. The film’s selling point are action scenes, considered among the best of all-time – and a Newcastle stuntman was right in the thick of them.
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COUNCIL TO VOTE ON PAY RISE AND MORE PARKING METERS
It’s shaping up as a controversial week for Newcastle Council. Tomorrow night, councillors will consider giving themselves a pay rise, and adding more parking meters… just days after the approval of a rate hike of almost 50 per cent.
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INQUEST INTO DEATH OF NEWCASTLE RALLY CAR DRIVER BEGINS
A five day inquest into the death of a Newcastle rally car driver in 2013 has opened in Launceston. John Mansell, aged 71, was killed on April 17, after crashing his Porsche while competing in the Targa Tasmania event. A toxicology report tendered in evidence shows Mr Mansell’s blood alcohol level was 0.012 when the…
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HIDDEN HISTORY OPENED TO THE PUBLIC
It’s been part of Newcastle’s history for 133 years, and for the first time, the city’s first water reservoir has now been opened to the public. Demand to see the site has been so overwhelming, a ballot draw determines who attends the tours. To register for the ballot, click HERE.