Newcastle & Hunter News
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Newcastle News
DRUGS AND WEAPONS ALLEGEDLY DISCOVERED IN MEREWETHER PROPERTY SEARCH
Police have allegedly uncovered illicit drugs, firearms, and cash during a property search in a beachside suburb of Newcastle. The…
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Newcastle News
DOGS IN SAFE SPACE RALLY
Passionate dog owners rallied at Lambton Park today, calling for Newcastle Council and the state government to expedite the delivery…
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BRICKFEST DRAWS CROWD OF THOUSANDS
They’re the small blocks putting BIG smiles on Novacastrians’ faces. Thousands attended this year’s Brickfest at Broadmeadow – which inspired…
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Newcastle News
WHALE WATCHERS GATHER FOR “WHALE TALKS”
With a blue sky overhead, large crowds gathered along Newcastle’s coastline today to witness one of nature’s greatest journeys –…
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THORNTON HOME DESTROYED IN BLAZE
Six people have had a lucky escape, after a home was destroyed by fire, north-west of Newcastle. Emergency services were…
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Newcastle & Hunter Sport
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Newcastle Sport
KNIGHTS LOSE KEY FORWARDS
A double blow for the Newcastle Knights with two key forwards ruled out on the eve of their must win…
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Newcastle Sport
BUTCHER BOYS PLAN TO CARVE UP TOUGH GOANNAS
Cessnock and Central Charlestown have very different reasons for wanting to win Sunday’s preliminary final. The Goannas are desperate for…
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Newcastle Sport
KNIGHTS INJURIES A CONCERN
Kurt Gidley’s foot injury isn’t expected to keep him out of the Knights’ clash with the Cowboys, but forward Cory…
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GOANNAS SEEK JUSTICE
The Cessnock Goannas are fuming, because this tackle on second rower Lance Lennard in Sunday’s major semi-final is set to…
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Newcastle Sport
NEWCASTLE JETS OFF TO PERTH
The Newcastle Jets are on their way to Perth to prepare for the round two clash with the Glory. Following…
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More News and Sport
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Latest Court Stories
Man claims fatal shooting in self defence
An accused killer today claimed he was acting in self-defence, when he shot a man at point blank range on…
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Latest NBN News
Colliery workers march on Eraring over Origin-Centennial coal deal
Dozens of Myuna Colliery workers today headed towards Eraring Power Station, rallying against the backdrop of an inflatable “fat cat”.…
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Latest NBN News
Contract drama threatens the future of 300 Hunter mineworkers
Major developments today in a contract drama that threatens the future of 300 Hunter mineworkers. Origin Energy, offering a 12-month…
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Latest Court Stories
Jury hears how man was fatally shot
A jury has heard how a man was fatally shot at close range – then pushed out of a car…
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Latest NBN News
Rapid growth for regional house prices
Regional house prices have seen significant rises in the last 12 months – outpacing capital cities. The Hunter Valley, seeing…
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