Newcastle Herald
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
News
Early-bird entries open for annual Newcastle Harbour swim
Discounted early-bird entries open for annual Newcastle Harbour swim. Picture: Daniel Danuser
Donna Page • 58m ago
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'Delays': Non-urgent elective surgeries fall at John Hunter Hospital
Damon Cronshaw • 1hr ago
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John Hunter Hospital. Picture by Marina Neil
Letters
More ideas to stop Laman Street 'rat run'
Letters to the Editor • 2hrs ago
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Changes to Laman Street welcome.
'Foreshore's not just for a select few': harbour residents lose battle
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Residents Barry Taylor, Marjorie Marsh, George Wollstenholme and Peter Stubbs have objected to the Huntington bar plan. Picture by Marina Neil
Michael Parris Madeline Link
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Live
Man airlifted after mower accident, heatwave hits Hunter | live updates
Newsroom
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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter on scene at Booragul. Picture supplied
Nelmes joins local government leaders in Dubai for UN climate conference
Michael Parris
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Nuatali Nelmes and Joel Fitzgibbon at the COP28 summit in Dubai. Imaged supplied
Racing through the rainbow at school colour run
Alanna Tomazin
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Ellie Barnett and Jack Williamson jump over the ball pit.
Handing over hampers to help those in need this Christmas
Alanna Tomazin
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Claire Barber of CatholicCare Food Programs with students Alannah Rowan, Crystal Madappallil, Sofia McIntyre and Mia Redwin. Picture by Simone De Peak
Court and Crime
Higgins confirms how much she received in Commonwealth settlement
Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann. Pictures by Karleen Minney, AAP
Tim Piccione
'What true evil is': sentence for dumping Danielle Easey's body
Sam Rigney
Danielle Easey was killed and her body dumped in Cockle Creek in 2019. On Monday, Justin Dilosa was sentenced to time served for covering up her murder.
Elderly man killed in Pacific Highway crash, police investigate
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Elderly man killed in Pacific Highway crash, police investigate
Power and the passion: A Herald series
Unions collaborate with offshore wind company to maximise jobs
EDF and unions will together to ensure that local workers are equipped with the skills and opportunities to participate in the Hunter Wind Zone
Matthew Kelly
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New jobs and industries needed as part of Hunter's transition: survey
Matthew Kelly
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Upper Hunter residents strongly agreed that the things they do in their life are worthwhile, almost double that of metro areas.Picture Institute for Regional Futures.
'Enough is enough': protesters rally against impact of renewables on their communities
Matthew Kelly
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An anti-windfarm protester joins Hunter residents Alan Hogan (centre) and John McGrath. Picture by Matthew Kelly.
Council News
'Foreshore's not just for a select few': harbour residents lose battle
Updated
Residents Barry Taylor, Marjorie Marsh, George Wollstenholme and Peter Stubbs have objected to the Huntington bar plan. Picture by Marina Neil
Michael Parris Madeline Link
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Future of Myuna Bay lies in limbo as council staves off decision
Madeline Link
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The Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre has been closed since 2019. Picture by David Stewart
Council makes the call to back lifeline for domestic violence victims
Madeline Link
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Toronto resident Angela Finney brought the idea to partner with DV Safe Phone to the council earlier this year. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Longreads
A childhood flight of fantasy comes true on the Myall Lakes
Fun on the nose. Picture by Daniel Scott
Daniel Scott
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In Depth
Home Truths: Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud on climate, drinking games and ... death metal?
Lisa Rockman
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Kevin McCloud brings his Home Truths tour to Newcastle on February 10. Picture supplied
Americana star Charley Crockett's wild journey to stay true to his music
Jim Kellar
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Charley Crockett stands out as the real deal in country music.
PropertyView
It's gone. Cardiff Heights home with three-tier pool sells for record price
The three-tier pool at 47 Cockburns Lane in Cardiff Heights which has sold for a suburb record. Picture supplied
Jade Lazarevic
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Sneak peek inside magazine-worthy reno of 1920s bungalow in Hamilton South
Jade Lazarevic
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This renovated 1920s California bungalow at 33 Silsoe Street in Hamilton South is set to hit the market later this month with Sarah Bennett at Belle Property. Picture supplied
That's nuts: Justin Norris and Norris Nuts family splurge $15m on oceanfront home
Jade Lazarevic
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Justin and Brooke Norris with children, Sabre, Biggy, Sockie, Naz, Disco and Charm.
History
Taking a wander around the origins of Newcastle's 'Orrett's Paddock'
Newcastle surveyor John McNaughton amid his vast store of work files and maps at his office. Picture: Mike Scanlon. Below: The NBN TV studios being built pre-1962 in Mosbri Crescent. It's now being demolished for a residential development. Picture: NBN TV archives
Mike Scanlon
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So many memories of Lake Macquarie's history have been lost
Mike Scanlon
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The rickety Coal Point jetty in front of Toronto's historic Ebenezer mine. Picture: Courtesy of UON Special Collections.
Good vibes, food and tunes transform the Royal Oak at Tighes Hill
Lisa Rockman
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Andrew Dunne and Josh Nicholson at the Royal Oak in Tighes Hill. Picture by Marina Neil
Politics
Released detainees on notice as new detention laws loom
Clare O'Neil put in place a detention regime usually reserved for spies after the High Court ruling. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini • 2hrs ago
Resilience likely on show in economic report card
Poppy Johnston • 2hrs ago
The economy is expected to again grow by about 0.4 per cent in the September quarter. (Stefan Postles/AAP PHOTOS)
Disability funding on agenda for national cabinet
Paul Osborne • 2hrs ago
The cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is growing at 14 per cent. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
'Delays': Non-urgent elective surgeries fall at John Hunter Hospital
John Hunter Hospital. Picture by Marina Neil
Damon Cronshaw • 1hr ago
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Waiting pain: 12-month queue for a life-changing hip replacement
Damon Cronshaw
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Kathleen Parsons with her dogs Matthias and Salome. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Anti-cancer response found in drug combination, offering hope of new treatment
Damon Cronshaw
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Dr Danielle Bond and Dr Luiza Steffens Reinhardt are working on a new drug combination for acute myeloid leukaemia. Picture by Simone De Peak
Business
'Foreshore's not just for a select few': harbour residents lose battle
Updated
Residents Barry Taylor, Marjorie Marsh, George Wollstenholme and Peter Stubbs have objected to the Huntington bar plan. Picture by Marina Neil
Michael Parris Madeline Link
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Bank Corner espresso bar in West End for sale to 'right person'
Jim Kellar
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Bank Corner espresso bar is a stylish, Bohemian, sidestreet landmark in Newcastle West. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Cessnock is booming: how will the city cope with 112,000 people?
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
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Roads around Cessnock are becoming congested. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Education
Regional and remote schools funding review should not be ignored
Opinion
Problems identified included the lack of consistency in the criteria used across the different school systems to determine whether a school is remote. Picture Shutterstock
Scott Prasser • 58m ago
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Australian students out-performing international peers
1hr ago
Australian students are doing better than their overseas peers, but even better if they're rich. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Children suffer huge learning setbacks during pandemic
Collin Binkley
Pandemic disruption was a big factor but not entirely to blame for learning setbacks, a report says. (AP PHOTO)
National
I don't want ADF repeatedly called on to clean up climate mess
Opinion
An Army officer helps during Operation Bushfire Assist. Picture Defence Images
Peter Dunn • 58m ago
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Australia's most generous cities named
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
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GoFundMe has revealed the most generous cities in Australia for 2023. Picture by Shutterstock
Australian students out-performing international peers
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Australian students are doing better than their overseas peers, but even better if they're rich. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Ukraine says 'big risk' of losing if US delays aid
With no military aid package from the US, Ukraine runs the risk of losing the war, an official says. (AP PHOTO)
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Scores dead as Israeli forces storm Khan Younis
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Israel says it has surrounded southern Gaza's main city Khan Younis after a day of intense fighting. (EPA PHOTO)
UK signs new Rwanda treaty to resurrect asylum plan
A treaty brings the UK's plan to send illegal immigrants to Rwanda is a step closer to going ahead. (EPA PHOTO)
Investigations
PM encourages Red Zone residents to participate in PFAS review
Paterson MP Meryl Swanson, Jim Varghese, and Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Matthew Kelly
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National PFAS land use review to be launched in Williamtown
Matthew Kelly
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The Williamtown PFAS contamination saga has been running since 2015.
Access denied: stoush over road ownership sets back PFAS project
Madeline Link
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The gate on the Stockton Bight Track, which was open in August after Baayom raised concerns with the council. Picture by Marina Neil
Australian of the Year
Victoria's 2024 Australians of the Year revealed
Victoria's 2024 Australian of the Year is Indigenous health leader, Janine Mohamed (right). Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Acm Network
Meet the melanoma fighters named 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW
Acm Network
NSW's 2024 Australians of the Year are melanoma treatment pioneers Professor Richard Scolyer and Professor Georgina Long. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Stephanie Trethewey is Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year
Acm Network
Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year is rural women's advocate and founder of Motherland, Stephanie Trethewey. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Car Expert
Ford Ranger v Toyota HiLux: Which will be 2023 sales champion?
Car Expert
Ford Ranger v Toyota HiLux: Which will be 2023 sales champion?
Mike Costello
Car Expert
MG 4 outsells Tesla Model 3 as cut-price electric cars arrive
Mike Costello
MG 4 outsells Tesla Model 3 as cut-price electric cars arrive
Car Expert
Tesla is selling a little Cybertruck for your little ones
Jade Credentino
Tesla is selling a little Cybertruck for your little ones
Car Expert
2024 Suzuki Jimny XL price and specs
William Stopford
Car Expert
Low demand forces VW to pause electric hatch production again - report
Jade Credentino
Low demand forces VW to pause electric hatch production again - report

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