Newcastle & Hunter News
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Newcastle News
PREMIER INSPECTS NEW WICKHAM INTERCHANGE
Three years after commissioning the project as Transport Minister, today Premier Gladys Berejiklian inspected the recently-opened Wickham Interchange. She says…
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Newcastle News
FUNDING TO BOOST FUTURE DEFENCE JOBS
The state government has announced it’ll contribute $50,000 to help educate young people for future jobs in the Hunter’s defence…
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LATE NIGHT TRADING RAMPS UP AS CHRISTMAS NEARS
There’s good news for Hunter residents yet to start their Christmas shopping, with late-night trading underway this week. And for…
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CORRECTIONS OFFICER CHARGED OVER ALLEGED CONTRABAND OFFENCES
A Corrective Services employee will face court after allegedly bringing drugs into a Cessnock correctional facility. The drugs were found…
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OWNERS OF FIRE STATION PIE SHOP SET TO RETIRE
It’s as old-school Newcastle as it comes, a shop at Cooks Hill that’s served up pastry treats to generations. Now,…
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Newcastle & Hunter Sport
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Newcastle Sport
NEWCASTLE JETS GRAB THE GLORY IN FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON
The Newcastle Jets have scored their breakthrough win of the season, dominating against Perth. The team’s financial future could be…
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MONDAY MEET ON JETS FUTURE
A meeting in Sydney on Monday between Football Federation Australia and the Newcastle Jets should go a long way to…
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Newcastle Sport
LEADING HAWKS READY FOR THE BLACKS
Anderson Medal winner Va Talaileva is considered a certain starter for Hamilton in tomorrow’s Newcastle and Hunter Rugby decider. Maitland…
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PICKERS AND GOANNAS PREPARE FOR HISTORIC REAL NRL GRAND FINAL
Maitland is doing everything it can to get hooker PJ Ellis ready for Sunday’s Newcastle Rugby League grand final, but…
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Newcastle Sport
STRATOFORTRESS WINS 2010 NEWCASTLE GOLD CUP
Leading trainer Gai Waterhouse says she’ll prepare six-year-old Stratofortress for The Metropolitan. It follows its impressive win in the Group-3…
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Hunter farmers and shooters react to government’s new gun law reforms
Parliament passed new gun laws last night – creating enhanced background checks, limiting imports, and setting up a buyback scheme.…
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Business body backs calls for Cessnock to Maitland passenger train services
Pressure is mounting to reinstate passenger train services between Cessnock and Maitland. The Hunter’s peak business body has now joined…
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Dust concerns blanket Bulga
Bulga residents are demanding answers, after receiving several air quality health alerts in just the first few weeks of 2026.…
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Maggots reportedly found at Newcastle Hospital
The Calvary Mater Hospital is again under the microscope – after allegations maggots were discovered in one of its wards.…
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New study helping pregnant mothers with asthma
Mothers with asthma can now breathe easier, thanks to a new study revealing ways to protect their baby’s lung function.…
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