Newcastle & Hunter News
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Latest NBN News
NEWCASTLE INDEPENDENTS TO CONTEST COUNCIL ELECTION
The political jostling is underway in the lead-up to the local government election in Newcastle, with an Independent group playing…
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Newcastle News
SINGLETON COUNCIL ADDRESSES ANIMAL SHELTER RECOMMENDATIONS
Singleton Council says its cleaned up its act, after concerns were raised over the condition of its animal management facility.…
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Newcastle News
NEW AGED CARE FACILITY OPENS IN MUSWELLBROOK
A new $27-million retirement facility has opened in Muswellbrook, in an effort to address a shortage in accommodation options for…
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Newcastle News
CALLS TO STOP TRANSFER OF PUBLIC SERVICE JOBS
There are calls for the state government to halt its plans to transfer 40 public service jobs from Maitland to…
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Newcastle News
COUNCILLOR NOMINATES FOR MAITLAND MAYOR
The race for Mayor is heating up in Maitland, with long-serving councillor Bob Geoghegan announcing his nomination as the Liberal…
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Newcastle & Hunter Sport
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Newcastle Sport
AUSTRALIAN BOXING CHAMP STEPS BACK INTO THE RING
He’s been out of the ring for months, but this Saturday night Newcastle’s Daniel Amman will continue his quest for…
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Newcastle Sport
JETS SELECTION HEADACHES AHEAD OF CLASH IN KOREA
Sean Rooney has endured a frustrating start to his Jets career, but he’s determined to push for a starting spot…
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Newcastle Sport
BOOMER BEN MELMETH ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT
He’s been one of the Hunter’s top basketball exports for almost two decades, but Ben Melmeth has decided to call…
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Newcastle Sport
JETS PERFORM GREAT ESCAPE AGAINST BEIJING
The Newcastle Jets have kept their Asian Champions League campaign alive with a 2-1 win over Beijing. The A-League club…
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Newcastle Sport
STEINERT CHASING 400 METRE DREAM IN JAPAN
One of Australia’s fastest women is on her way to Japan tonight, to take part in the biggest meet of…
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More News and Sport
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Latest Court Stories
Serial flasher’s bail revoked
A Hunter man is tonight behind bars – his bail revoked – after exposing himself to children over two years.…
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Latest Court Stories
Cardiff armed robber could be out on parole next month
A man involved in a frightening armed robbery at a Lake Macquarie pub could be released from jail as early…
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Latest NBN News
3:1 nurse to patient ratios introduced at John Hunter Hospital
A day of milestones for John Hunter Hospital, with the Health Minister spruiking the rollout of a one-to-three nurse to…
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Latest Court Stories
Man Sentenced for Islington Fire
A Hunter man will face sentencing for burning down the home of his former boss in Newcastle. Damian Curran also…
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Latest NBN News
New program attracts mixed reviews
Dungog is set to benefit from a $200-million program to build housing for regional healthcare workers. But the initiative has…
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