Newcastle Herald
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
GPs give antibiotics 'just to be safe', fearing worse-case bugs.
Damon Cronshaw • 30m ago
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Multiplex is investigating the incident at its construction site.
Michael Parris • 2hrs ago
SafeWork NSW investigators inspect the John Hunter Hospital construction site after a fatal accident last year. Picture by Marina Neil
These hard-working goats don't bleat around the bush.
Madeline Link • 2hrs ago
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Sunny days are on the way to Newcastle.
Sage Swinton • 2hrs ago
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Some young water seekers have a winter splash at Bar Beach on Tuesday. Picture by Peter Lorimer
And its not just coastal hotspots that have made the list.
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
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Regional living can be a top move for those retiring according to a new report. Pic: Supplied
Labor MPs in favour of a ban fear being 'banished', independents say.
Dana Daniel • 2hrs ago
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Independent MPs Rebekha Sharkie and Andrew Wilkie. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Karleen Minney
US ambassador Kevin Rudd and Premier Chris Minns are speaking.
Michael Parris • 2hrs ago
The Minmi Rd housing appeal has caused a stir.
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A planned development was rejected on environmental grounds. Picture by Marina Neil
New Lambton look likely to miss out with one round remaining.
Renee Valentine
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Magic striker Lilly-Jane Babic scored twice on Tuesday night. Picture by Marina Neil
Likely, cancer-causing chemicals have been detected in Sydney drinking water catchments.
Simon McCarthy, Luke Costin and Alex Mitchell
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Hunter Water says it routinely tests for PFOS and PFOA in the Hunter's water supply. File image.
Rory Ryan hopes to go from Merewether grommet to premiership winner.
James Gardiner
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Newcastle face Parramatta in Sydney on Saturday.
Max McKinney
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Evie Jones. Picture by Simone De Peak
Should under 18s game be moved back to senior matchdays?
Craig Kerry
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Police say their inquiries are ongoing.
Simon McCarthy
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Emergency services on the scene at Wyong on August 20, 2024. Picture supplied
Group fears for community health following mine judgement.
Matthew Kelly
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Denman, Aberdeen, Muswellbrook and Scone Healthy Environment Group president Wendy Wales and treasurer Tony Lonergan.
Newcastle have multiple options at their disposal.
Max McKinney
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Bolch finished his time at Maitland with a 5-4 loss on Sunday.
Craig Kerry
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Michael Bolch, centre wearing a black cap, celebrates Maitland's 2022 NPL premiership.
Northern have enjoyed a five-match unbeaten run in Newcastle RL.
Josh Callinan
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'When you win a couple of games, you have a taste for winning. You want to win more.'
James Gardiner
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Striker Lachy Rose battles for position against a defender at Jets training on Tuesday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
"That's a flawed system that probably needs looking at."
Max McKinney
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Adam O'Brien. Picture by Simone De Peak
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The NSW Liberals have threatened legal action after the state's electoral commission refused to extend a deadline for local government candidate nominations.
Jack Gramenz and Melissa Meehan
Group fears for community health following mine judgement.
Matthew Kelly
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Slow clean energy roll out bolsters case to keep Eraring open.
Matthew Kelly
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Bob Hawes (L) says Eraring should stay open for as long as it is needed.
Origin's Frank Calabria says Eraring might stay open beyond 2027.
Matthew Kelly
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Eraring Power Station may stay open beyond 2027.
Australia's $5.8 billion vegetable industry is under threat.
Carla Mascarenhas
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The coins had not yet been released by the Mint.
Anna Houlahan
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Police arrest a 47-year-old man over the theft of 63,000 Bluey coins. Picture RAM/NSW Police
Increased activity during winter causes alarm.
Carla Mascarenhas
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North Cronulla beach. Picture by Chris Lane
They heard the car start before their caravan began to move.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Aerial view of the western Queensland town of Hughenden. Picture by Shutterstock
Rapper Ice Spice and Aussie producer FISHER lead the lineup.
Ayden Dawkins
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US rapper Ice Spice performs in San Franscisco. (Photo by Daniel DeSlover/Sipa USA)
It all started with a quest for exceptional pasta.
Andreas Papadakis • 2hrs ago
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'I'd love a box of these for Christmas.'
Les Bistronomes • 2hrs ago
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The radio personality is on Queen singer Adam Lambert's team.
Lisa Rockman
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Terry "Teza" McKenna has made it through to Adam Lambert's team on The Voice Australia. Picture by Peter Lorimer
The event marked the final day of National Science Week.
Alanna Tomazin
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City of Newcastle deputy lord mayor Declan Clausen at the Hunter Science Festival on Sunday, August 18. Picture supplied
New Lambton look likely to miss out with one round remaining.
Renee Valentine
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Rory Ryan hopes to go from Merewether grommet to premiership winner.
James Gardiner
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Merewether halfback Rory Ryan fires a pass from the base of a scrum. Picture by Stewart Hazell
Newcastle face Parramatta in Sydney on Saturday.
Max McKinney
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Evie Jones. Picture by Simone De Peak
Should under 18s game be moved back to senior matchdays?
Craig Kerry
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Newcastle have multiple options at their disposal.
Max McKinney
No comments
Will Pryce. Picture by Marina Neil
Bolch finished his time at Maitland with a 5-4 loss on Sunday.
Craig Kerry
No comments
Michael Bolch, centre wearing a black cap, celebrates Maitland's 2022 NPL premiership.
'When you win a couple of games, you have a taste for winning. You want to win more.'
James Gardiner
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Striker Lachy Rose battles for position against a defender at Jets training on Tuesday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
And don't think you can get away if you're rude to airline staff.
The hotel has reopened after a multimillion-dollar refurb.
This new Fiji retreat ticks all the boxes
Our experts help you decide.
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
These are two of Tasmania's most gorgeous coasts - but which one's for you?
Only a short flight away, this place is hiding in plain sight.
Craig Tansley
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Experience business class frills at economy fares.
Flip Byrnes
Etihad's new Abu Dhabi lounge.
Just an hour outside Tokyo, another world awaits.
Kristie Kellahan
No trip to Japan is complete without a visit to this destination
The world is waking up to the charms of this new hotspot on the Ionian Sea.
Larissa Dubecki
Secret Europe: The dreamy coastal gem tourists haven't discovered - yet
Carol McMurray has tended to the little oasis for more than 40 years.
Madeline Link
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Carol McMurray has tended to the garden on Gorleston Terrace for more than 40 years. Picture by Marina Neil
Earthworks for the kiosk and toilet block have begun.
Sage Swinton
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Earthwork in Foreshore Park and inset, the approved $3.7 million kiosk and amenities block. Pictures by Peter Lorimer and supplied
And its not just coastal hotspots that have made the list.
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
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The property has a guide of $2 million to $2.2 million.
Jade Lazarevic
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213 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay is listed with Dane Queenan at PRD Port Stephens. Picture supplied
The hotel sparked speculation when it closed suddenly in March.
Jade Lazarevic
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The Gladstone Hotel in Stockton has sold with Dowling Commercial's David Rogers. Picture supplied
The outlook varies depending what part of the country you live in.
Martin Kelly
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It is the second-highest property transaction in the Upper Hunter in two decades.
Jade Lazarevic
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Balarang Station, north-east of Scone, has sold for a price understood to be $32.5 million. Picture supplied
The median sale price in Adamstown Heights is $1.13 million.
Jade Lazarevic
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17 Northwood Street in Adamstown Heights has sold at auction for $1.175 million. Picture supplied
Fear of failure impedes important personal growth
Tarnya Davis
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Nip-and-tuck job: Huge housing development, skimpy road improvements
Bradley Perrett
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From Minmi to Fletcher, Maryland and Wallsend, people already complain about inadequate road access. Picture by Simone De Peak
'Government's failure to cough up for arts spending in Newcastle is numbing'
Phillip O'Neill
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Aerial view of the Art Gallery of New South Wales Naala Badu building, 2022. Photo by Iwan Baan
The Minmi Rd housing appeal has caused a stir.
Letters to the Editor
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A planned development was rejected on environmental grounds. Picture by Marina Neil
Readers have their say on the day's news.
Letters to the Editor
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Gambling ads have no place on television, argues one reader.

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GPs give antibiotics 'just to be safe', fearing worse-case bugs.
Damon Cronshaw • 30m ago
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Research grants will tackle misogyny, radicalisation in schools.
Miriam Webber • 2hrs ago
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Opposition spokesperson for women Sussan Ley in the House of Representatives. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Labor MPs in favour of a ban fear being 'banished', independents say.
Dana Daniel • 2hrs ago
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Independent MPs Rebekha Sharkie and Andrew Wilkie. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Karleen Minney

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Barack Obama will lend his star power to Kamala Harris's race to the White House when he headlines the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
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Police divers have resumed searching for six people believed trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank off Italy.
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Divers have not yet been able to access the below-deck cabins of the Bayesian yacht that sank. Photo: AP PHOTO
King Charles has expressed his "sympathy and empathy" for the people of Southport when he visited the town to meet survivors of a fatal knife attack.
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King Charles has met with members of the local community outside Southport Town Hall. Photo: AP PHOTO
Discover how Col Reynolds' dedication to The Kids' Cancer Project is giving hope to children battling cancer.
Rosie Ryan
Cross the continent from Fremantle to Sydney on this epic train journey.
Emma Brown
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The Great Australian Bite. Picture Shutterstock
Henty Machinery Field Days has become an institution on the farming calendar and has evolved into the nation's agricultural shop front during its 61-year history.
HMFD chair Nigel Scheetz, 2023 Machine of the Year judge Warren Scheetz, congratulate Hamish Ross and Andrew Watt, Hutcheon and Pearce, for their win with the GUSS autonomous sprayer. Image Andy Rogers

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The Senior
Action needed now on the introduction of new Aged Care Act.
Eileen Wood • 2hrs ago
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'I have enjoyed my life, I've made every minute of it count I think'.
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Jess Harris of Launceston, celebrates her 99th birthday at the Launceston Golf club.
Picture by Paul Scambler
Disappointment arises from undervaluing these properties in people's lives.
Anthony Caggiano • 2hrs ago
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Retirement village assessments are being delayed, possibly putting pressure on Australia's housing stock. ACM file picture

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The Land
Could the summer months be as dear as August and September?
Elka Devney • 45m ago
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A carbon farming pioneer is holding onto his ACCUs, despite potential gains.
Paula Thompson • 1hr ago
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Precision Pastures CEO and executive director Hamish Webb was one of the gest speakers at the AgSmart Connect Hub at AgQuip. Picture by Paula Thompson
Under beautiful, sunny conditions, a huge crowd turned out to witness Dubbo conditioner Connie Greig score a treble at the Louth Turf Club's annual races including the feature Nutrien Walsh Hughes Louth Cup.
Virginia Harvey • 1hr ago
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Louth Cup sponsor Maddi Hack with Mikalya Weir, Connie Greig, strapper Amber Collins and Louth Turf Club's Annabel Strachan, Tegan Barton and Jim Strachan after Kalpana won the Louth Cup. Pictures by Virginia Harvey
Interstate and volume buyers step in and show their support.
Helen de Costa
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Heifer bulls were in demand at Injemira Angus production sale
Bulls at the Hardigreen Park invitational sale average $10,550
Simon Chamberlain
Will Barlow, Biloela, Queensland, bought the equal top-priced Brookside Titan for $32,000 on behalf of his parents Margaret and Maurice Barlow, Yarrabe Grazing, Goovigen, With him is the vendor Toby Anderson, Brookside Santa Gertrudis, Armidale. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
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BYD is aiming straight at the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with its new Sealion 6, and it may just have a headshot on its hands...
James Wong
Volkswagen has confirmed it will launch the updated Mk8.5 Golf, Golf GTI and Golf R range in Australia during the second quarter of 2025.
Josh Nevett
2025 Volkswagen Golf: Australian launch locked in for facelifted hatch range
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan will hit Australian shores in the second quarter of next year, with three engine options.
Scott Collie
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Australian launch locked in for RAV4 rival
Volkswagen's critical electric SUVs will finally arrive in December, but the initial range looks a little different to what's been expected.
James Wong
Volkswagen's first EVs in Australia arriving in time for Christmas
Genesis' electric GV60 is due for an upgrade, and the new model has been snapped wearing heavy camouflage.
Max Davies
2025 Genesis GV60: Facelifted EV spied inside and out