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Woman Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Maitland

A woman has tragically died following a two-vehicle collision in Bishops Bridge, approximately 6km west of Maitland, on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene on Old Maitland Road around 2:15 pm on Monday, 2 September 2024, following reports of a serious crash. Upon arrival, police found that an SUV and a utility vehicle had collided, resulting in the driver of the SUV becoming trapped. The driver of […]

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Firefighters Gain Control Over Tomago Bushfire as Severe Winds Eases

A bushfire that ignited near the AGL Gas Storage facility on Old Punt Road at Tomago has been brought under control, following a day of intense firefighting efforts as strong winds posed a significant challenge. The fire, which broke out on Monday, September 2, burned through 88 hectares of land, triggering road closures and evacuation procedures in the area. The blaze was escalated to watch and act then classified at […]

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Jenny Barrie, Callum Pull, Rochelle Manning, Matt Bailey

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Newcastle Liberals Promise Structured Work Experience Program at Council

The Newcastle Liberals have announced their intention to establish a structured work experience program within the Newcastle City Council, should they be elected on September 14. The initiative aims to provide local youth with valuable hands-on experience across various professions employed by the Council. Liberal Lord Mayoral Candidate and Ward Four Councillor, Callum Pull, highlighted the growing demand from residents for such opportunities. "Soon after my election to Council, a […]

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Newcastle Leads the Way with $1 Million Boost for Faster Development Approvals

Innovative Assessment System to Be Adopted Across Hunter Region City of Newcastle is set to roll out its pioneering development assessment system across two neighbouring councils in the Hunter Region, thanks to a $1 million grant from the Federal Government. This expansion will see the city’s award-winning Accelerated Development Application (ADA) system implemented in both Upper Hunter and Muswellbrook Shire Councils, under a new agreement to streamline approval processes for […]

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Spring Calls for Lake Mac’s Four-Legged Fugitives to Be Registered

LAKE MACQUARIE - In a move that has some animals looking over their shoulders, Lake Macquarie City Council is urging local livestock owners to register their furry and feathered friends before they make a run for it this spring. Springtime in Lake Mac is a season of new life, with thousands of lambs, foals, piglets, and chicks joining the ranks of the city's already diverse livestock population. But with this […]

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Strong Burning Smell at Marketown West Causes Concern

A strong burning smell that had been gradually intensifying at Marketown West, where Coles is located,  this led to an emergency response on Sunday night. At approximately 9pm, Coles staff contacted NSW Fire and Rescue to report the issue, concerned about the increasingly pungent odour. In response, three fire appliances, including a ladder truck and two fire engines, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters noticed the smoke's smell […]

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Srong Wind Warning for 2/9/2024

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STRONG WIND WARNING for Monday Morning 2/9/2024

IDN21038 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, South West Slopes and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:45 pm Sunday, 1 September 2024. Damaging winds expected to increase Monday. Weather Situation: A strong westerly flow over southeast Australia will […]

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First Nations Art Takes Centre Stage in Newcastle Art Gallery

Kinyingarra Guwinyanba (Off Country) 2022The expanded Newcastle Art Gallery will soon become home to a significant piece of First Nations art, following the acquisition of a major work by internationally renowned Quandamooka artist Megan Cope. This culturally important addition, titled Kinyingarra Guwinyanba (Off Country), was generously donated by the Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation and is expected to draw international attention. The artwork consists of 44 cypress pine poles, each approximately […]

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Newcastle’s Bid to Catapult Surfest into Global Spotlight Gains Momentum

City of Newcastle has firmly backed discussions aimed at elevating Surfest into one of the world’s top 16 surfing contests. The proposal seeks to include the iconic Newcastle event in the Challenger Series, the second-highest tier on the World Surfing League (WSL) calendar, featuring some of the top male and female surfers globally. This week, a Lord Mayoral Minute was unanimously adopted, urging City of Newcastle to advocate for the […]

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