Tag: newcastle
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ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS RALLIES TO HELP STORM AFFECTED RESIDENTS
SES crews were today scrambling to answer a remaining 700 calls for help across the Hunter, with heavy rain predicted for the rest of the weekend. A flood watch is in place for the Paterson and Williams rivers, with minor flooding expected tonight.
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POLICE LOCK DOWN ‘HOON’ HOTSPOTS
Newcastle police have stepped up their fight against illegal drag racing, blocking access to known ‘hoon’ hotspots across the city. Last night officers joined Roads and Maritime Services in locking down Kooragang Island, the Steel River Industrial Estate and Wharf Road at Nobbies Beach. The move forms part of Operation Hammer, which aims to crackdown…
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BAYLISS TO HEADLINE SUPERMOTO EVENT IN NEWCASTLE
Three-time world Superbike champion Troy Bayliss is just one of the big names heading to Newcastle for a special event in June. It will see the harbour foreshore turned into a Supermoto track.
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VIRGILI SPEAKS OUT AFTER BEING LET GO BY JETS
The Jets began to rebuild their roster today, signing former South Melbourne attacker, Andy Brennan, and re-signing Enver Alivodić. Meanwhile, James Virgili is being considered by a rival A-League club, a day after being told he’s not wanted in Newcastle.
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TAYLOR REGAN ONE OF SIX PLAYERS LET GO BY THE JETS
It’s been a dramatic day at the Newcastle Jets, with coach Phil Stubbins informing six players they won’t be re-signed. Dudley’s Taylor Regan was the biggest surprise, having captained the Jets several times this season. OUT —— Taylor Regan Sam Gallagher John Solari Allan Welsh Travis Cooper James Virgili
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FOUR JETS WON’T BE RE-SIGNED NEXT SEASON
Four Newcastle Jets players have today been informed they will not be re-signed for the 2015-16 A-league season. Among the surprise exits is Hunter-bred junior Taylor Regan, along with utility Sam Gallagher, goalkeeper John Solari and James Virgili. 26-year-old Regan has played his entire career with the Jets, starting in the club’s National Youth League team. Meanwhile…
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NEWCASTLE’S WORLD RECORD OFFICIAL
It’s official, Newcastle has a new claim to surfing fame. The Guinness World Records has now officially listed the city as holding the record for the longest line of surfboards. It comes after its attempt on February 15, which saw 608 boards lined up, stretching 1.2-kilometres along Nobbys Beach. It smashed the previous record of…
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55,000 HOMES IN THE HUNTER STILL WITHOUT POWER
While many residents in the Hunter are getting their lives back to normality, about 55,000 homes remain in the dark. Extra crews are working around the clock to restore power, but some are facing another week off the grid.
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SES SCAM WARNING
The SES says it’s received several calls from residents who’ve had people calling them, claiming they are members of the organisation and are running a raffle to support flood victims. The SES says it does NOT operate any such raffles. Authorities are also warning of people dressed as SES volunteers and door knocking for donations…
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NEWCASTLE STORM IN PICTURES
Click on the video to see some of the images captured of Monday night’s storm.