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It’s one of the city’s longest running events, and it hasn’t been without its challenges. After a weekend of unusually perfect weather, the 2019 Newcastle Show saw one of the largest crowds in its history.

For children with a disability, enjoying a simple swim at the beach can prove difficult. But a special needs program helped make the task a little easier on Sunday, changing childrens’ lives along the way.

Newcastle’s apartment boom has just been given another kick along, with stage two of the Newcastle East redevelopment approved on Friday night. It comprises more than 100 apartments on the old Lyrique and Soul Pattinson sites.

It’s that time of year again in Newcastle – when a sea of colour, laughter and the occasional tantrum fills the showground. There’s a range of new this year as the show tries to rebuild, but there’s one aspect that will always remain the same.

Someone forgot to tell Newcastle and the Hunter, about the tough economic times. The Hunter Research Foundation’s economic indicators are out and while there’s no surprises in the housing market, most sectors are on the rise and bucking national trends.

Carelessly discarded pieces of plastic are causing untold harm to our marine life, and there’s only one way to prevent further damage. Dozens of volunteers today spent their afternoon, cleaning up the mess made by others – their effort, part of a Corona and Parley campaign making its way down the coast.

The Maritime Safety Authority has expressed concern about the environmental legacy, of last year’s container spill off Newcastle. It follows the full list of the YM Efficiency’s cargo finally coming to light.

Most of us love pizza, but one Newcastle man is so passionate about the Italian dish, he’s taking his own version to an international challenge. Mark Burrell has a created a pizza so unique, he’s hoping it’ll earn him a world title.