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Sink or swim: Can the Newcastle Knights survive a Shark attack?
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga at training this week. Picture by Simone De Peak. NEWCASTLE will need to overcome a high-flying rival and a 10-year hoodoo as they strive to keep their finals hopes alive by beating Cronulla at Shark Park on Sunday. Newcastle Knights must end a 10-year drought at Shark Park …
Motorbike rider rushed to John Hunter Hospital after Swansea …
WEBAug 11, 2024 · A MOTORBIKE rider has been rushed to John Hunter Hospital after an accident involving a car at the Swansea roundabout.
Newcastle rugby club disqualified from finals over player breach ...
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Second division rugby club kicked out of finals for player breach. By James Gardiner. Updated August 14 2024 - 5:28am, first published August 13 2024 - 8:47pm. Comments. A Newcastle Griffins player hits the ball up against Cooks Hill in the minor semi-final. Picture Stewart Hazell.
Rally to improve safety on beaches after horror jet ski hit and run
WEBFile picture by Simone De Peak. IN the wake of a horror jet ski hit and run and a heroic effort that saw a young man saved from drowning at Merewether Beach, Newcastle Liberal Cr Jenny Barrie is calling for change. Cr Jenny Barrie urges Newcastle residents to discuss beach safety after a jet ski hit-and-run and a heroic beach rescue incident.
Drunk driver hits pedestrian in Maitland accident | Newcastle …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Woman guilty of high-range drink driving, hitting dog-walker in Maitland CBD. The scene of the incident in Maitland on March 14. Pictures by Laura Rumbel. A DRUNK driver lost control of a four-wheel drive and hit a pedestrian walking his dog before careering into buildings in Maitland's main street. A drunk driver lost control and hit a ...
'Do more': fury rises over Palestinian refugee ban call
WEBAug 14, 2024 · By Dominic Giannini and Tess Ikonomou. Updated August 14 2024 - 7:21pm, first published 7:17pm. A row has erupted after Peter Dutton called for a blanket ban on Palestine refugees to Australia. Photo: Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS. Peter Dutton has been widely condemned for demanding a Palestinian refugee ban, sparking calls for all Australians to ...
CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms
WEBAug 14, 2024 · A multibillion-dollar superannuation fund has been told to review links to the CFMEU as the construction union faces an administration stare-down with the government. The finance industry watchdog has demanded an investigation into CFMEU-appointed directors to super funds after allegations of criminal...
State makes first investment in Newcastle light rail extension
WEBJul 29, 2024 · The NSW government has made its first significant investment in a future light rail extension after buying a privately owned site blocking the likely route in Newcastle West. Michael Parris. Journalist. Michael Parris reports on politics for the Newcastle Herald. He started at the Herald in 1994 after working in the ABC Newcastle newsroom.
Wild storm in Newcastle: trees fall on cars, houses in Shortland, …
WEBNov 16, 2020 · Wild storm in Newcastle: trees fall on cars, houses in Shortland, SES crews to work through Tuesday, November 17