Tag: newcastle
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ANOTHER BY-ELECTION FOR NEWCASTLE AFTER LORD MAYOR QUITS
Newcastle voters are facing yet another by-election, after Lord Mayor Jeff McCloy became the latest casualty of the ICAC’s political funding probe. The successful property developer resigned overnight, after deciding the controversy surrounding his donations “may affect the proper functioning” of the council.
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ICAC LIVE FEED
Follow NBN reporter Jane Goldsmith’s tweets from today’s ICAC hearing in Sydney. Tweets by @janegoldnbn
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PRESSURE MOUNTING ON LORD MAYOR TO RESIGN
As it stands, the Newcastle Lord Mayor is yet to comment on his future. But as Kate Haberfield reports, pressure is mounting on Jeff McCloy.
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TIM OWEN AND ANDREW CORNWELL RESIGN FROM PARLIAMENT
Suspended Liberal MPs Tim Owen and Andrew Cornwell have resigned from the New South Wales parliament, following their damaging admissions at the Corruption Commission. The decision comes after Premier, Mike Baird, urged both men to consider their positions. Newcastle MP Owen today admitted lying to the Corruption Commission about what he did with $10,000 in…
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TIM OWEN ADMITS HE LIED TO ICAC
In a sensational development, Newcastle MP Tim Owen has admitted lying to the ICAC about returning $10,000 in cash he received from a Hunter developer. While in the stand yesterday, Owen said he returned the envelope of $100 bills to Jeff McCloy, a day after taking it during a meeting on Hunter Street. It’s been…
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MAN STABBED DURING HOME INVASION
A 60-year-old man is in a stable condition at John Hunter Hospital after being stabbed several times during a home invasion at Merewether. Police say four people, believed to be two men and two women, forced their way into the Watkins Street unit at around 8:20 last night and demanded money. A fight broke out…
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JEN HAWKINS HOME TO FIND NEXT TOP MODEL
She’s one of the country’s biggest names on the catwalk, but today Jennifer Hawkins’ came home to help find Australia’s next top model. “It’s very exciting – one to start top model and 2 because it’s in Newcastle.” The former Miss Universe joined Alex Perry and Didier Cohen for the first round of auditions. “Just…
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STATE PLANS FOR WICKHAM TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE REVEALED
The state government has revealed its plans for the transport interchange at Wickham. Artist impressions of the building were released today, and they’ve already attracted a fair amount of criticism.
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GOLF FUNDRAISER RAISES THOUSANDS FOR ALEX McKINNON
The Rise for Alex NRL round may be finished, but the generosity continues to flow. Today, Newcastle Super Putt held a fundraiser for the injured Knights forward, with more than 180 keen golfers taking to the greens. The day raised close to $1,000 for the Rise for Alex fund. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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ICAC INQUIRY TO FOCUS ON NEWCASTLE
Alleged donations made by Hunter developers, including Hilton Grugeon and Jeff McCloy to the Liberal Party’s 2011 state election campaign for the seat of Newcastle, will be the focus of a new round of ICAC hearings. The ongoing inquiry – due to resume next Wednesday – is examining whether MPs solicited and received donations from…