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newy.com.au - Charli House, a 21-year-old apprentice from Maitland, is breaking new ground as the Australian Rail Track Corporation's (ARTC) first school-based apprentice. Nearing the completion of her fourth year in ARTC’s National Pathways Program, Charli is set to become a fully qualified Rail Signal Electrician, marking a significant milestone in her career and the rail industry. Charli's journey began at just 16, when she chose an apprenticeship over university, […]

Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge has confirmed that the upcoming Rising Tide Protestival will no longer take place at Camp Shortland, citing access and safety issues. The event, which had been planned for this week, will now be held at Foreshore Park following a negotiated compromise between the City of Newcastle and event organisers. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) advised that unhindered access to Horseshoe Beach via the carpark is essential, prompting […]

Sharon Claydon, the Federal Member for Newcastle and Chair of the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society, has delivered a defining moment in Australia's tech policy landscape. Presenting the committee's final report at Parliament House on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, Claydon outlined a vision for a safer and more accountable digital space, putting global tech giants like Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) firmly on […]

newy.com.au - Two individuals have been charged in connection with the alleged fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man on Beaumont Street, Hamilton, in the early hours of Sunday, 17 November 2024. Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing around 2:40 am, discovering the victim with multiple stab wounds. Despite paramedics' efforts, he was transported to John Hunter Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Newcastle City Police District, […]

The New South Wales government has issued an exclusion zone around Newcastle Harbour in anticipation of a planned three-day protest by climate action group Rising Tide next weekend. Effective from 5pm Thursday, 21 November until 8am Monday, 25 November, the exclusion zone covers waters around the Port of Newcastle, including Stockton Beach, Horseshoe Beach, Nobbys Beach, and Newcastle Beach. It extends offshore within a one-nautical-mile radius from Nobbys Head lighthouse. […]

newy.com.au - Firefighters have rescued two people from a home engulfed in flames on Greta Street, Aberdare, near Cessnock this morning. The blaze, which saw more than 30 firefighters and ten fire trucks deployed to the scene, was reported just after 9 am, following multiple emergency calls from concerned locals. Arriving to find the single-level home already heavily involved, firefighters made an urgent entry to rescue two trapped residents while […]

newy.com.au - Newcastle drivers are being reminded of new traffic arrangements as major road and rail projects continue across the region. These ongoing infrastructure upgrades, led by Transport for NSW, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), and Hunter Water, bring frequent changes to traffic flow, lane closures, speed restrictions, and detours. Here’s a refresher and the latest updates for Newcastle motorists navigating these crucial improvements. Newcastle Inner City Bypass Work: […]