Tag: newcastle
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COMMUNITY HAS ITS SAY ON NEWCASTLE’S RENEWAL
Plans to revitalise Newcastle’ CBD continue to move forward, with Urban Growth New South Wales today hosting a community forum. 100 attended the Design Newcastle Summit, aimed at giving people a chance to put forward their ideas for the inner-city renewal.
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NO SOLUTION IN SIGHT FOR NEWCASTLE’S CHILDCARE SHORTAGE
Childcare is very much a precious commodity, with parents commonly urged to put their name down on a waiting list, during pregnancy. But in Newcastle, even that may no longer be enough – overwhelming demand is forcing centres to take the extraordinary step, of telling parents to look out of town.
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ALEX McKINNON OVERWHELMED BY SUPPORT
It’s the injury that shocked the sporting community, but has united so many. Alex McKinnon’s determination to recover from a spinal injury has already been nothing short of inspirational. And today more than 26,000 fans came together at the Knights-Titans clash to show their support, and raise money for his ongoing battle.
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KEVIN GORDON TO DON #1 JERSEY AGAINST KNIGHTS
Titans flyer Kevin Gordon will wear the number one jersey in this weekend’s clash with the Knights. Having taken over the goal kicking duties, Gordon will have added responsibility as the Titans custodian.
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MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR DEVELOPMENT FOR HONEYSUCKLE’S HOT PROPERTY
There were good signs for Newcastle’s CBD revitalisation today, with the announcement of a mutli-million dollar development for Honeysuckle. The state government also confirmed a timeline for cutting the rail line.
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A COLOURFUL DAY FOR MUM
It’s Mother’s Day, and traditionally for mums, that means breakfast in bed, a fancy lunch, or generally putting their feet up. But in Newcastle today, many of those feet were pounding the turf, in the second annual Color Run.
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MAP: NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS PLANNER
Newcastle Foreshore Newcastle Council will only host a 9pm fireworks display this year, after announcing it will cancel its midnight show in a bid to focus on a more family-friendly event. Newcastle and Foreshore Parks are recommended as the best vantage points for the fireworks and there will be no public access to Fort Scratchley…
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SURF REPORT 23-12-13
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MAN ARRESTED OVER NEWCASTLE/LAKE MACQUARIE ROBBERIES
A 27-year-old man has been charged in relation to a number of armed robberies in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area. At about 10.15 this morning the man was arrested at a property in Nowra and charged with three counts of armed robbery. The charges relate to offences in Lambton, Windale and Dora Creek, where…
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FALLOUT OF MOVE TO PRIVATISE DISABILITY SERVICES
The state government’s decision to transfer disability services to the private sector has met with strong opposition in the Hunter. Today more than 100 people affected by the move voiced their concerns at a forum in Newcastle.