Newcastle & Hunter News
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INQUEST BEGINS INTO 2015 DUNGOG FLOOD DEATHS
It was a one in a one thousand year storm which not only devastated the Hunter Valley town of Dungog…
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Newcastle News
TAKING FUNDRAISING TO NEW HEIGHTS
They’re rugby league legends conquering the world’s most gruelling challenges. But they’re not doing it for the applause or the…
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ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO BEGIN AT GRANNIES POOL
It’s one of Lake Macquarie’s most popular sheltered swimming spots – but over the years it’s become difficult to access.…
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$15,000 FINE FOR HV OPERATIONS
A Hunter Valley company has been issued a $15,000 fine for polluting Bayswater Creek. HV Operations self-reported the incident to…
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO BE SOUGHT FOR HISTORIC POST OFFICE
Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council says prospective buyers are already showing interest in the former Newcastle post office. Members of…
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Newcastle & Hunter Sport
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Newcastle Sport
KNIGHTS MULLEN AND MCMANUS MISS OUT ON ORIGIN TWO
Although Terry Campese was the most obvious fall guy from Origin one, Trent Barrett’s selection also cost Jarrod Mullen a…
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NITTIES MAJOR TURNAROUND
This time last year, James Nitties was a struggling golf pro, living out of a suitcase and struggling to build…
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MULLEN MORE THAN HALF A CHANCE
The Blues skipper does admit he’d love to see teammate Jarrod Mullen get another crack at Origin football. In fact,…
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MULLEN STILL IN THE MIX
Knights’ five-eighth Jarrod Mullen is still well in the mix for an Origin recall, with a shoulder injury suffered against…
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ORIGIN BLUES FOR KNIGHTS
The Knights arrive back in Newcastle late this evening, but James McManus won’t know his immediate playing future for another…
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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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Concern over rise in rough sleepers across Hunter
It’s a basic right – but, according to fresh data, the number of Hunter locals living without a permanent roof…
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Construction stops on Wollombi Rd upgrade project
Upgrades to Wollombi Road have stalled indefinitely, after Cessnock Council revealed it’s cut ties with its contractor. In the meantime…
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