Tag: Newcastle 2300
Only bidder but coast denied life saving titles
The New South Wales central coast has lost its bid to host the National Surf Life Saving Titles, despite being the only region interested in holding the event.[MORE]
Too much farmland being lost to mining: environmentalist
An upper Hunter environmentalist says the future needs of the region's farming sector are being overlooked due to the money being generated by coal mining.[MORE]
Residents object to Tighes Hill development
Tighes Hill residents are urging the Newcastle council to reject plans for a massive new industrial development in the inner-city suburb.[MORE]
No more shipping containers to be used in tree vandalism fight
Port Stephens' Mayor Bruce McKenzie says he doubts the council will again resort to blocking water views with shipping containers as a response to tree vandalism.[MORE]
Rate cut seen as boost for Hunter economy
With expectations of a further slide in the Hunter's economy over the next quarter, a local economist says the latest interest rate cut is a much needed shot in the arm.[MORE]
Hunter drilling 'raising few complaints'
Sydney Gas says it has had very few complaints about its exploratory gas drilling in the Hunter Valley, even though vandals have sprayed graffiti at the site of one drilling rig.[MORE]
Sydney morgues 'can't take more bodies'
New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell says he has been told by sources that the Westmead and Glebe morgues are currently on 'code red' and unable to take more bodies.[MORE]
Plans underway for wetlands park rehabilitation
Seven years after BHP handed over a 500 hectare parcel of land at Belmont to the New South Wales Government, plans are finally underway to rehabilitate the site.[MORE]
Glassings spark call for trading hour changes
Hamilton licensees are being urged to immediately curb trading hours, after three glassing attacks across the region over the long weekend.[MORE]
Hunter farmers urged to prepare for climate change
The New South Wales Government says the Hunter Valley's farming sector will need to change its practices in order to fight effects of climate change.[MORE]
Endeavour replica sails into Newcastle
The replica of Captain Cook's HM Bark Endeavour will sail into Newcastle Harbour later today for a week-long visit.[MORE]
Smeltz snatches draw for Phoenix
Wellington's Shane Smeltz converted his second penalty in the 89th minute to salvage a draw against the Newcastle Jets at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Monday.[MORE]
Missing man found safe
A helicopter search for a man missing in bushland north of Newcastle has been called off, after staff at a local medical facility reported he was with them.[MORE]
Police probe shop owner bashing
Newcastle police are investigating the motive behind an assault which left a Carrington shop owner with cuts to the head and heavy bruising to his body.[MORE]
Drink-driving numbers rise during long weekend blitz
Police say too many Hunter motorists have failed to heed the warning not to drink and drive over the long weekend.[MORE]
Police continue missing man search
Police will this morning resume their search for a 21-year-old man who has been missing in bushland near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, since Friday night.[MORE]
Glassing attacks mar Newcastle long weekend
Two Newcastle police officers have been assaulted and four people have been arrested after a fight over one of three glassing attacks in the city over the long weekend.[MORE]
Inverell death suspicious: police
A 39-year-old man has been found dead at a home in Inverell in north-western New South Wales.[MORE]
Diamonds hold off plucky England
Australia's netball side opened its Test series against England with a nervous 42-39 victory in Newcastle on Saturday evening.[MORE]
CityRail warns of weekend travel delays
CityRail is telling train passengers to factor in extra travel time this long weekend because of extensive track work on the south coast, northern, Newcastle and central coast lines.[MORE]
IPART seeks 8pc rail fare increase
CityRail users are likely to be slugged with an average fare increase of 7.9 per cent in the new year.[MORE]
Honeysuckle clean-up plans on display
Plans have gone on display for the clean-up of contaminated land at Newcastle's Honeysuckle site, which will eventually become a million dollar park and playground.[MORE]
Business chamber fears plant closure impact
The Maitland Chamber of Commerce has come to the defence of a Hunter Valley waste oil recycling company which is risking closure because of ongoing odour problems.[MORE]
Takeaway shop named and shamed over food safety
A Red Rooster outlet at Belmont North is the Hunter's latest takeaway business to appear on the New South Wales Food Authority's name and shame register.[MORE]
Hamilton pubs urged to close early to cut crime
A Hamilton resident is urging hotels in the suburb to adopt restricted trading hours to minimise problems with vandalism and antisocial behaviour.[MORE]
