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Renowned artist Dennis Massoud drew a crowd at Bar Beach today, decorating the coast with his famous sandcastles. It was all about starting a conversation on seismic testing off the coast of Newcastle and the Central Coast. “When you have something as loud and as powerful as a seismic blast it disorientates the dolphin and the whale and it can result in their death quite often,” said Mr. Massoud. “When two thirds of our gas is shipped overseas, to subject our marine animals to this harm from underwater air gun blasting for the sake of fossil fuels is to us, unconscionable,” said Dr. Natasha Deen. A decision is expected to be announced soon on where the second round of exploration will be undertaken. A documentary screening on the effects of seismic testing will be shown at Carrington Bowling Club on …

The Greens have revealed two Hunter candidates, contesting the upcoming state election. Sinead Francis-Coan and Charlotte McCabe will contest Sonia Hornery and Tim Crakanthorp’s seats respectively. “Unfortunately I do feel Wallsend can be neglected, by the state government in particular, so I’ll be looking to restore as much attention to what the people of Wallsend are saying…” says Sinead Francis-Coan. “I think climate change is a really big issue because obviously it effects everyone and everything, we have a proposed off-shore oil & gas development at the moment, and I really want to work with the community to make sure that doesn’t happen.” says Charlotte McCabe. Both candidates will focus on global warming and gender equality. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

The pressure to hits sales targets was all too much for a former Newcastle Knights employee, who was jailed today for 2 years. Despite being in his dream job Matthew Ninness sold tens of thousands of dollars in tickets to bogus clients, and now he’s paying the price.

Newcastle’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, which were postponed due to strong wind, rain, and lightning – are set to go ahead on Australia Day. The 15-minute long display is scheduled to light up the harbour and foreshore, at around 8:30 next Saturday night. Council is hosting free parkour lessons, skateboarding activities and performances from cultural groups in Foreshore Park, earlier in the day. Maitland Council has also announced it will hold its rescheduled fireworks on June 22.

A Glendale man, charged over a pursuit through Newcastle last week, remains in custody tonight. 30-year-old Patrick Stokes failed in his bid to be released – with the magistrate describing the charges as too serious.

Well known Newcastle doctor, Neville Rothfield is being remembered by generations of Novocastrians, following his passing at the age of 96. With a career spanning 71-years, Doctor Rothfield was one of the country’s longest practicing doctors – retiring just two-years ago. He was also one of the city’s first paediatricians, and also treated the last case of polio in Newcastle in the 1960s. Doctor Rothfield passed away over the weekend, and is survived by his four children, and 10-grandchildren. (VISION ONLY)

Food and wine lovers flocked to Merewether beach for a Sunday lunch, featuring some of the Hunter’s best flavours. Newcastle’s Inner City Winemakers and Urban Mess partnered together, creating french and catalonian style meals to match a range of urban wines. “We’re here to have a heap of fun and hopefully Newcastle catches on to that we’re expressing ourselves in this venue, and we hopefully start selling out these events more often.” – Tony Harrison, Urban Mess Chef. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

A major police operation is underway in the Newcastle suburb of Cooks Hill, after a body was found at an apartment complex. Ambulance crews were called to Union Street on Sunday afternoon, following reports of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, they found the person deceased. Union Street is closed between Tooke Street and Parkway Avenue.

A spike in festival-related drug overdoses over the new year has left many calling for organised pill testing. Now, the Newcastle University Students’ Association plans to re-introduce free testing kits on campus in O-week.

It’s the biggest inter-club outrigger canoe race in the state, and on Saturday Newcastle got to welcome back some of the sport’s best. Dozens of teams coloured Newcastle Harbour for the seventh Pasha Dasha Grand Prix.