Tag: newcastle
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ANGLICAN CHURCH TO SELL BISHOPSCOURT
The future of one of the Anglican Church’s landmark buildings has been decided. The Diocesan Council has voted with an overwhelming majority to sell off Bishopscourt, in Brown Street, Newcastle. The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle says the council considered a wide range of external expert advice in making its decision. It’s understood growing maintenance costs…
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NEWCASTLE MP FRONTS PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Appearing before a parliamentary inquiry in Sydney today, Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp has stood by claims a confidential cabinet paper was found in his office. Mr Crackathorp told the committee the document, which outlines a preferred light rail route along the exisiting rail corridor, was discovered by one of his staffers at the back of…
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AAREN RUSSELL READY FOR 2015 SERIES
Having stood on the podium twice last year, Aaren Russell is now aiming to win his first race in the V8 Development Series. The Newcastle driver will start his campaign in Adelaide this weekend, a track which has provided career highs – and lows.
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BUSINESS OWNERS WARNED ABOUT FAKE BANK NOTES
Police have issued a warning to business owners in Newcastle to be on the lookout for counterfeit money. It comes after fake bank notes have been circulating the area in recent days. Anyone who finds counterfeit notes is being urged to contact their local police station. The Reserve Bank of Australia says there are several…
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12-YEAR-OLD GIRL APPROACHED AT WALLSEND
Police are appealing for information after a 12-year-old girl was approached by a stranger in Wallsend yesterday. The girl was walking to school along Tyrell Street at around 8am, when she noticed a black Toyota Prado following her. The girl walked into the yard of a nearby house with the vehicle following her into the…
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STAGE ONE OF AIRPORT EXPANSION COMPLETE
Stage one of Newcastle Airport’s terminal expansion is complete, with the new facilities allowing for future international flights and additional domestic services. The project was opened by Planning Minister Pru Goward today and includes a new arrivals hall, with an area for permanent customs, immigration and quarantine facilities. “The $14.5-million project, which includes $11.1-million from…
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NSW BLUES PREPARE TO HEAD TO NEWCASTLE
New South Wales will look to maintain top spot on the Sheffield Shield ladder when it takes on Western Australia in Newcastle this week. With Doug Bollinger taking a hat-trick against Victoria in Wagga last round, the Blues’ batsmen are hoping to take centre stage against the Warriors. “From all reports the Newcastle wicket quite…
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INTERVIEW: SKATEBOARD LEGEND TONY HAWK
The world’s most famous skater, American legend Tony Hawk, made a brief visit to Newcastle yesterday. The 46-year-old is in Australia to defend his Bowl-A-Rama title in Bondi this weekend. NBN News caught up with Hawk, after he hit the waves with one of his childhood idols, Mark Richards.
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SKATEBOARD LEGEND VISITS NEWCASTLE
There was an unexpected thrill for skateboarders in Newcastle today, with the world’s most famous skater, American legend Tony Hawk, showing up at the city’s biggest bowl. In Australia to defend his Bowl-A-Rama title in Sydney this weekend, the Californian rode at Bar Beach alongside the locals. While in town, the 46-year-old also took the opportunity…
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NBN SPECIAL: 30 YEARS OF SURFEST
It’s been 30 years since Newcastle launched its now famous surfing contest, Surfest. Back in 1985, top prizemoney made it the richest event of its kind in the world, and tonight we take a look at how it all began.