Tag: newcastle
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MAN STABBED IN NEWCASTLE
Police are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in Newcastle last night. A 24-year-old was walking on Hunter Street, near the footbridge at Market Street, at around 9:30pm when he was approached by a man. Police say an altercation took place and he was stabbed in the stomach. He was taken to John Hunter…
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KURT FEARNLEY PREPARING FOR RETURN TO BOSTON
Hunter wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley is preparing for an emotional month across the globe. He’ll return to the Kokoda Track for Anzac Day, after competing in the Boston Marathon for the first time since the 2013 terror attack.
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RICH HISTORY OF WATT STREET REVEALED
The rich history of one of Newcastle’s oldest streets will be highlighted in a new production by Tantrum Youth Arts. It will take audiences on a stroll down memory lane in Watt Street, showcasing everything from its indigenous heritage, to World War One links.
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MARITIME UNION RALLIES AGAINST BP’S DECISION
Around 50 members of the Maritime Union rallied in Newcastle today, against BP’s decision to retire one of its fuel tankers. The union is concerned about moves to replace the Australian ship’s workers with foreign labour.
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WORKERS RALLY SEVEN DAYS OUT FROM ELECTION
Just seven days out from polling day, workers in Newcastle are mobilising against the Baird Government’s plans for the state’s poles and wires. The group says the electricity lease will result in more job losses for the region.
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GRANT HACKETT SET TO GET BACK IN THE GAME
Christian Sprenger believes Grant Hackett’s possible return to the Australian Swim team could raise the standard of professionalism. Hackett will swim at next month’s trials in a bid to qualify for World Championships.
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MAYFIELD HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE
Five fire units were called to a house fire at Mayfield this afternoon. A rear flat at a house in Barenya Street was well alight when fire fighters arrived. Flames being fanned by a fresh breeze presented a real risk to neighbouring houses and were quickly tackled but not before spreading to a fence line…
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CREWS BATTLING FIRE AT MAYFIELD HOUSE
Fire fighters are battling a blaze at a house in Mayfield. Fire and Rescue New South Wales received multiple calls of a house on fire in Silsoe Street at about 1pm. Crews have managed to extinguish the fire in a flat at the back of the property, but are still working on the main house,…
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MAL LEYLAND OPENS UP ABOUT LIFE ON THE ROAD
For decades, the legendary Leyland brothers brought us tales of adventure from the great outdoors. Now, a few years after the sad passing of Mike, his brother Mal has written a book on the hard roads they travelled in the outback, and in their personal lives.
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BLUE-RINGED OCTOPUS CLOSES OCEAN BATHS
The Newcastle Ocean Baths have been emptied today, after a deadly blue-ringed octopus washed into the water. Council says the baths will be cleaned tomorrow before a site inspection is carried out to ensure the octopus is removed. The small species may look beautiful, but it can inject a toxin which can paralyse and kill…