COST OF CLEANING UP: LAKE MAC FACES RATE RISE
December 2, 2008
While home buyers are getting a reprieve from the Reserve Bank, anyone who owns property in Lake Macquarie is looking down the barrel of a rate increase of a different kind.
The local council wants to introduce another version of the Lake Levy, to continue to improve the health of the waterway.
VOLUNTEERS HELPING TO IMPROVE STUDENT LITERACY SKILLS
November 11, 2008
We know them as the friendly people helping the sick or injured at public events, but St John Ambulance volunteers can do far more than slap on a Bandaid.
The charity also runs a program which helps to give children some of the most important skills in life, the ability to read and write.
More information on St John Ambulance Service’s Program to Aid Literacy is available by calling (02) 9219 6842 or visiting their website.
A SEA OF OPPOSITION TO OFFSHORE COAL EXPLORATION
November 10, 2008
A proposal to explore for coal in seabeds off Newcastle is not proving popular with the Greens.
Around 30 politicians, councillors and members of the public gathered at Nobbys Beach today, to voice their concerns about the plan.
Energie Futures has applied to the state government to test for coal, with a view to convert it to gas.
“Experience shows that once an exploration license is granted, and that’s a process that costs millions of dollars, mining companies really consider that to be the first stage of mining.” said Greens MP Lee Rhiannon.
Newcastle City Council will debate a motion on the exploration tomorrow night.
MAN FACES LENGTHY SENTENCE OVER INNER CITY BASHING
November 10, 2008
A man from Redhead will be sentenced on Friday over an attack that left a young soldier with permanent brain damage.
Kurt Moroney was confronted by Daniel McRae on Hunter Street in the early hours of February 17.
He was bashed so brutally that part of his skull had to be removed and he now has to wear a helmet every day.
In Newcastle District Court today, 25-year-old McRae, who’s been in custody since February, pleaded guilty to maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in gaol.
HUNTER MPs LEFT IN DARK OVER MINI-BUDGET
November 10, 2008
Most state members from across the Hunter say they have no idea what to expect from tomorrow’s mini-budget.
And even though Frank Terenzini says he won’t accept it, the biggest concerns are for projects which are in the pipeline for Maitland.
SKIPPERS TAKE NOTE: TIME FOR A SEA CHANGE
November 9, 2008
When a boat strikes trouble, an emergency beacon can alert the authorities in a matter of minutes.
Soon that system will be updated, and all skippers need to be aware of the changes.
READY, SET, SHOVEL AT PT STEPHENS
November 9, 2008
Frustration took over at Tea Gardens today, for residents worried about the health of their ailing lakes system.
The state government’s failure to commit to dredging the mouth of the Myall river, saw people take matters into their own hands.
CHAD REED WEB EXCLUSIVE
November 5, 2008
Gone are the days of relative anonymity for supercross sensation Chad Reed.
A household name in the US, Reed’s basing himself in the Hunter as he takes on the Australian circuit, and it seems his fame has finally filtered back home.
NBN reporter Jess Phillis caught up with the world champion at his family’s Kurri property.
Click on the video player below for the extended interview and never before seen vision of Reed on his home track.
BRITS GET BRUTAL AFTER WORLD CUP EMBARRASSMENT
November 4, 2008
Someone must have given the English rugby league squad a mighty dressing down in the wake of their massive loss to Australia last week.
After a 52-4 drubbing by the Roos, they’re working at every opportunity to fix up holes in their defence, and even the kids at a sports gala in Newcastle today weren’t spared.
As if being smashed in front of your friends isn’t tough enough, imagine being squished by more than 100 kilos of British brawn.
Take a look at our pictures, from Smith Park at Hamilton North.
JETS SKIPPER TO HEAD NORTH FOR MARQUEE STATUS
November 4, 2008
A day after the sudden departure of Edmundo Zura, the recruitment carousel continues to turn at the Jets.
Now the player who led Newcastle to its first ever football title has confirmed he’s moving on.
Captain Jade North is bound for new A-league franchise North Queensland, signing on as the club’s marquee and indigenous ambassador.
