Tag: newcastle
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PLANS UNVEILED FOR NEWCASTLE RAIL CORRIDOR
The state government has unveiled its plans for Newcastle train station, announcing the site will be converted into a regional market space. Planning Minister Pru Goward says the idea came from community feedback generated through last year’s ‘Design Newcastle’ project. “The community told us very clearly they wanted to see Newcastle Station’s valuable heritage preserved,…
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PLANNING MINISTER TO VISIT NEWCASTLE
It’s hoped Newcastle residents will get a clearer picture about the future of the city’s rail corridor tomorrow. Planning Minister, Pru Goward, is expected to make an announcement, while in town to address an economic forum. The state government has been pressing ahead with its plans to open the corridor, since stopping train services into…
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WORLD-FIRST TRIAL OF NEW STROKE SCANNER
The Hunter region is the first in the world to trial a new piece of equipment, which has the potential to rapidly diagnose stroke and other traumatic brain injuries. The ‘Strokefinder’ works by emitting low-energy microwaves to detect bleeding patterns in the brain. With the potential for early detection, it could mean paramedics and emergency…
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McMORLAND LANDS WILDCARD ENTRY IN SURFEST
Caves Beach’s James McMorland is hoping to use his wildcard at Surfest to begin a push for a professional career. The 19-year-old is likely to face former world champion Joel Parkinson in the open men’s event, for the second straight year.
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PROTECTIONIST HITS THE TRACK AT BROADMEADOW
The Kris Lees trained Protectionist has completed his first serious hit out since winning the Melbourne Cup. Following today’s barrier trial at Broadmeadow, the German stayer could run at Caulfield in four weeks.
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POSITIVE NEWS FOR INJURED KNIGHT ALEX McKINNON
It’s the news rugby league fans have been waiting to hear – and no one wanted it more than Alex McKinnon himself. The injured Knights player has stood on his feet, for the first time since last year’s horrific injury, with the help of his fiancee.
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PHOTOS RELEASED AFTER MAN ALLEGEDLY EXPOSES HIMSELF
Police are appealing for information, after a man allegedly exposed himself to a woman at Waratah West over the weekend. A 24-year-old international student was at a bus stop along University Drive on Sunday afternoon, when police say a man sat next to her, exposed himself and committed a lewd act. Police have now released…
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WORK ON RAIL CORRIDOR CONTINUES
Work continues to move forward along Newcastle’s rail corridor, with a pedestrian crossing extending from Wolfe Street. At around 7:30 this morning council workers were seen laying matting across the rail line, before applying packing sand. Meanwhile an appeal against a Supreme Court finding that the state government needs Parliament’s approval to cut the rail…
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BEACHES TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR FIFTH DAY
Newcastle City Council says beaches between Stockton and Merewether will remain closed for a fifth consecutive day, following continued sightings of a large great white shark. Lifeguards say a shark of this size – believed to be five metres and weighing 1700 kilograms – has never been seen before around Newcastle. It’s been sighted every…
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SAMARAI BLUE BIDS FAREWELL TO NEWCASTLE
The Samurai Blue has bid farewell to Newcastle for now, with a small crowd gathering to see players, following their light training run this morning. Last night, Japan was in cruise control against Palestine. “Out it comes to Kagawa … and it’s deflected in for the second goal.” Kagawa turned provider after the break, as…