MENTAL ILLNESS TAKES CENTRE STAGE
September 2, 2010
The theatre has long been a powerful tool when it comes to tackling tough topics.
Now mental illness is taking centre stage in a play that offers hope of creating understanding and changing attitudes.
FIRE HIGHLIGHTS HEXHAM SWAMP POLLUTION
September 2, 2010
A fire in the Hexham Swamp has highlighted one of Newcastle’s dirty secrets.
Thousands of dumped tyres are not only proving to be a fire hazard, but an environmental liability.
FAMILY OF SIX ESCAPE FROM BURNING HOME
September 2, 2010
A family of six has had to make a quick escape from their burning Burleigh Waters home.
Police are investigating possible arson, amid reports the home’s owner is caught up in a business dispute.
FIREFIGHTERS ROCKED BY FATALITIES
September 2, 2010
Firefighters on the mid north coast have been rocked by two fatal road accidents.
A 39-year-old fireman died in a five vehicle collision on the Pacific Highway at Nambucca Heads…
And just hours later at Woolgoolga, a fireman arrived at the scene of a second deadly crash, only to find the victim was his daughter.
LAKE MACQUARIE P-PLATER KILLED IN CAR CRASH
September 2, 2010
A Lake Macquarie p-plater was killed and another person injured in a three-car collision on the New England Highway at Maitland this morning.
Police say the 21 year old lost control of his utility in the wet.
FATAL COLLISION ON PACIFIC HIGHWAY
September 2, 2010
A motorist has been killed and three others taken to hospital with serious injuries, after a tragic accident north of Nambucca Heads.
CRITICISM OVER DELAYS IN WICKS AND HOUSTON CASES
September 1, 2010
A Newcastle magistrate has criticised the defence and prosecution, for delays in the drugs cases against former Knights players, Danny Wicks and Chris Houston.
Both were excused from court today but the magistrate, Elaine Truscott, told their solicitors and prosecutors, “I don’t understand what the delay is? These matters have been adjourned and adjourned. It’s not good enough.”
Wicks’s solicitor, Mark Hanlon, explained that he is waiting on documents.
While Houston’s solicitor, Peter Harper, blamed the delay on the matter being recently re-allocated within the DPP.
Both cases were adjourned to the 23rd of this month.
THIRD MAN CHARGED OVER SHOOTING DEATH
September 1, 2010
A third man has been charged with murder over the shooting death of a 21-year-old man at Raymond Terrace in June.
The 18-year-old from Grafton was arrested at about 11am at Belmont Police Station, and was refused bail.
Joshua Dillon Maynard was shot following an alleged street brawl, he died a short time later.
Seven people have now been arrested over the incident.
Brothers John and Chad Shedden are also charged with murder and appeared via videolink in Newcastle Local Court today.
Their cases were adjourned to the 13th of October.
POTENTIAL ASTHMA BREAKTHROUGH
September 1, 2010
Researchers say a new approach to asthma treatment appears to be working.
A drug being trialled around the world is offering hope to chronic sufferers.
POLICE HUNT GANG OF FIVE INVOLVED IN TWEED HOME INVASION
September 1, 2010
Dramatic footage has emerged of a Tweed Heads home invasion, in which a man was threatened at gunpoint.
Police are still searching for the gang of five that stormed Allan Curry’s property, stealing nothing, but causing plenty of damage.
