MILL CLOSES; WORKERS FIGHT FOR FUTURE
September 8, 2010
A Dungog timber mill that once supplied the furnishings for the Sydney Opera House is no more.
A financial decision to abruptly close the Maxwells Creek mill has left 35 workers without jobs, and a community in more trouble.
CORONER HANDS DOWN FINDINGS OVER BELMONT SHOOTING
September 8, 2010
The family of a man shot dead by police at Lake Macquarie has criticised the findings of a coronial inquest.
While satisfied with the actions of police, the Deputy State Coroner recommended mandatory training for officers in dealing with the mentally ill, and called for doctors to better follow-up with patients needing regular medication.
BALDWIN V OAKESHOTT
September 8, 2010
The reaction in Rob Oakeshott’s seat aside, it’s widely believed the new minority government will better service regional centres like the Hunter.
But one local MP has caused a stir on social networking site, Twitter, for suggesting Mr Oakeshott is a sellout.
MOTORCYCLE DEATH PROMPTS PLEA FROM POLICE
September 8, 2010
New details have emerged about a fatal motorcycle crash at Mannering Park this week.
Police have revealed the bike was unregistered and crashed just minutes before the rider was due to celebrate his 44th birthday.
POLICE RENEW REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SHOOTING
September 8, 2010
New details have emerged about the killing of a Hunter man, whose body was found buried in the Watagan Mountains.
Police have revealed 33-year-old Steven Quire, from Rutherford, had been shot.
Detectives say he was last seen alive between the 19th and 20th of February, and is believed to have died on either the 20th or 21st of February.
Police have re-issued an appeal for anyone with information about Mr Quire’s death to come forward.
DRAMATIC VISION OF ARREST RELEASED
September 8, 2010
Police have released dramatic vision of the arrest, of three alleged outlaw motorcycle gang members.
The men, all aged in their 40s, fronted Newcastle Local Court today on charges of extortion.
HISTORIC PHOTOS ON SHOW
September 7, 2010
Historians and art lovers will next week become best of friends, when a one of kind exhibition opens at The University of Newcastle.
Never-before-seen images of the city have been brought to life, but the location of some of the pictures remains a mystery.
CROSS ON HOLY PILGRIMAGE
September 7, 2010
Churchgoers say the looming canonisation of Mary MacKillop is re-igniting interest in faith.
44 days out from the declaration of Australia’s first saint, a cross created in her honour is touring Australia.
BROTHER OF LEAGUE STAR CONVICTED ON DRUG POSSESSION
September 7, 2010
Leslie Mason, the brother of league star Willie Mason, has been convicted of drug possession and fined $1,000 plus court costs.
However, the 31 year old had a drug supply charge withdrawn and dismissed in Newcastle Local Court today.
The professional boxer pleaded guilty to possessing ecstasy.
CLOSING STATEMENTS IN DISTRICT COURT TRIAL
September 7, 2010
A court has heard claims that a 17 year old charged with manslaughter over the death of a man at last year’s Maitland Show, only went there to get into fights.
The Crown Prosecutor and Defence Counsel made their closing arguments in the trial today.
