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GAS DRILLING BEGINS THIS WEEK OFF NEWCASTLE

A giant gas rig is now anchored off Newcastle, ready to start the state’s first offshore drilling program.

The Ocean Patriot proved an unusual sight off Sydney Heads on Sunday, during its journey north.

It is now in position and will begin probing for natural gas on Thursday.

Last month, Advent Energy was given approval to drill 55 kilometres off Newcastle.

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Jane Goldsmith

Jane Goldsmith is a journalist, newsreader and producer based in Newcastle and began working with NBN Television in 2001. Originally from Port Macquarie, Jane has worked in television news and radio and studied at the University of Newcastle.

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