Newcastle Herald
Saturday, 11 May 2024
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A 23-year-old Fletcher man has been charged.
Jessica Belzycki and Madeline Link
Upper Hunter man was a 'cog in international syndicate'.
Anna Falkenmire
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Peter Leslie Ritson was sentenced in Downing Centre District Court on Friday. Picture by AAP
Liquor & Gaming NSW said the matter was serious.
Matt Carr
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Broadmeadow celebrate winning appeal against five-game ban.
Craig Kerry
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Bailey Wells, left.
Meanwhile, Sam Armytage's beach house remains on the market.
Brendan Crabb
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21 Cyrus Street, Hyams Beach sold for $5 million. Picture: Supplied
The federal government will invest $11.3 billion to fast-track the building of new homes, including accommodation for people fleeing violence and homelessness.
William Ton • 32m ago
The federal government is set to pour $11.3 billion into new housing initiatives Australia-wide. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confident he can beat inflation in the near term while gearing up for growth in a low-carbon world in his government's third budget.
Poppy Johnston • 33m ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says now is not the time for a "slash and burn" budget. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Newcastle's Sculptures at Scratchley exhibition opens again on May 11.
Simon McCarthy
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Sculptures at Scratchley founder Grahame Wilson and Out of the Square media boss Marty Adnum with 'In Hot Water', one of more than 150 sculptures on exhibition at Fort Scracthley for the next fortnight. Picture by Peter Lorimer.
Marina Weitz opens 'community wardrobe' to combat textile waste.
Lisa Rockman • 34m ago
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Marina Weitz, founder of One Thread Road. Picture supplied
Kaz Cooke and Judith Lucy are coming to town.
Karen Hardy • 1hr ago
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Light, Dark, Light Again was one of the most acclaimed albums of 2023.
Josh Leeson
Angie McMahon's second album Light, Dark, Light Again was one of the most acclaimed Australian records of 2023. Picture supplied
Cibilic was last in his first heat at North Narrabeen on Friday.
Craig Kerry
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The Mariners have done the nation, and the A-League, proud.
David Lowe
A-League officials have done the Mariners no favours. Picture Getty Images
The $950 million Hunter Power Project will be hydrogen ready.
Matthew Kelly
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The Hunter Power Project is due to be operating later this year. Picture Snowy Hydro.
Tavi Time's shot at The Coast leads the Hunter racing wrap.
Craig Kerry
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Tavi Time winning at Newcastle. Picture Newcastle Racecourse
The fund will fill mine voids under prime real estate.
Jamieson Murphy
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Who's going where, and will the rain hold off?
Renee Valentine
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Midfielder Paige Kingston-Hogg, right, is out through suspension as Maitland face Newcastle Olympic on Sunday. Picture Sproule Sports Focus
'The wetlands are coming back to life now. It's great.'
Lisa Rockman
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More direct route cuts 15km from Hunter Transmission Project
James Hay
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How regional community feedback led to revised HTP corridor
Hunter SES crews will be keeping a close eye on Saturday's weather.
Madeline Link
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Just two hours after Grant and Andrea Goodlet were married, it was off with the shoes for a bit of fun at the Newcastle Ocean Baths toddlers pool. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Two mines supply coal to the ageing power station.
Michael Parris
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The $950 million Hunter Power Project will be hydrogen ready.
Matthew Kelly
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Hunter Transmission Project route reduced by 15 kilometres
Matthew Kelly
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Holy cow! Revised Hunter Transmission Project route reduces community impacts
US Inflation Reduction Act is killing clean energy investment.
Matthew Kelly
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How Donald Trump can help boost the Hunter's clean energy economy
Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Anna Houlahan Carla Mascarenhas
Australia gathers to honour memory of 'Dolly' Everett.
Annie Hesse
When she was little, Dolly Everett was the face of an Akubra hat advertisement.
The school was criticised by a parent for its response.
Carla Mascarenhas
Catholic College Wodonga said the school investigated the matter immediately. Picture: Google Maps
A survey found 70 per cent Australians own pre-loved items.
Jessica Belzycki
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One third of Australians surveyed purchase pre-loved fashion to avoid fast fashion. Picture Canva images
Millennials were most likely to contribute regularly to charity.
Georgina Sebar
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Australians are giving less to charity as the cost of living crisis worsens. Picture by Shutterstock
Marina Weitz opens 'community wardrobe' to combat textile waste.
Lisa Rockman • 34m ago
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Kaz Cooke and Judith Lucy are coming to town.
Karen Hardy • 1hr ago
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Light, Dark, Light Again was one of the most acclaimed albums of 2023.
Josh Leeson
Angie McMahon's second album Light, Dark, Light Again was one of the most acclaimed Australian records of 2023. Picture supplied
Newcastle's Sculptures at Scratchley exhibition opens again on May 11.
Simon McCarthy
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Sculptures at Scratchley founder Grahame Wilson and Out of the Square media boss Marty Adnum with 'In Hot Water', one of more than 150 sculptures on exhibition at Fort Scracthley for the next fortnight. Picture by Peter Lorimer.
The Mariners have done the nation, and the A-League, proud.
David Lowe
Tavi Time's shot at The Coast leads the Hunter racing wrap.
Craig Kerry
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Tavi Time winning at Newcastle. Picture Newcastle Racecourse
Who's going where, and will the rain hold off?
Renee Valentine
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Midfielder Paige Kingston-Hogg, right, is out through suspension as Maitland face Newcastle Olympic on Sunday. Picture Sproule Sports Focus
'Having 147 players train on two basketball courts is not great.'
James Gardiner
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University halfback Murray Sutherland. Picture by Marina Neil
The Canadian imports will feature against the Ice Dogs.
Max McKinney
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Newcastle Northstars coach Kevin Noble. Picture AK Hockey Shots
The return of second-rowers Renee Clarke and Kate Holland will be a boost.
Renee Valentine
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Wildfires second-rower Renee Clarke will be back in action against Sydney Uni. Picture by Peter Lorimer
The teardrop-shaped island teems with wildlife.
Natascha Mirosch
This trip to the region is all about the chocolate and cheese.
Janet Stone
Seasonal surprise: There's more to Adelaide Hills than world-class wine
Follow in the footsteps of the Bridgertons in Bath, UK.
Mark Dapin
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A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three
At this gorgeous retreat you're a million miles from care.
Mike Smith
Get ready for sweeping ocean views from every room.
A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
Lisbon, and other picket-friendly places to explore in Europe.
Akash Arora
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
The best of the west just got closer.
Ute Junker
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
But the best is yet to come.
Rob McFarland
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
The petition has attracted more than 400 signatures.
Sage Swinton
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The fund will fill mine voids under prime real estate.
Jamieson Murphy
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Shortland MP Pat Conroy (bottom) and Lake Macquarie mayor Kay Fraser.
'This stance has not been taken lightly.'
Sage Swinton
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A concept image of the proposed basketball stadium ... Western Suburbs Junior Cricket Club has strongly objected to the plan.
Relax and unwind in epitome of modern comfort and stylish living
Breathtaking apartment living in Toronto's heart with water views
Truly breathtaking apartment living with water views in heart of Toronto
Exquisite country retreat in Ellalong with never-ending views
Stunning country escape with never-ending views offers lifestyle options
The historic building has an auction guide of $1 million.
Jade Lazarevic
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It's inevitable there will be some pivot back to units.
Martin Kelly
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Median capital city house prices are now 45 per cent greater than apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
The 1960s home has a retro sunken lounge.
Jade Lazarevic
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33 Yule Road, Merewether is set for auction in May with Joel Soldado at Harcourts Newcastle. Picture supplied
It's wise to make better use of the land around the city's railway stations, but the latest plan is another Sydney-centric policy.
Bradley Perrett
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Power bounty ahead: Hunter poised to fill coffers again
Phillip O'Neill
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NSW 'awash with privatisation' and it's a very tight ship
We are approving too many apartment buildings that aren't going to age well.
Bradly Perrett
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You be the judge: Fabric House (bottom left), The Store (centre), tower blocks in Wickham (top right) and suburban residential buildings.
letters to the editor
Letters to the Editor • 4m ago
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The Knights in last Sunday's narrow win over the Warriors. Picture by Marina Neil
Letters: 'Whatever happened to grief?'
Letters to the Editor
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Don't close off funerals as the window for us to grieve our loss

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Marina Weitz opens 'community wardrobe' to combat textile waste.
Lisa Rockman • 34m ago
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Kaz Cooke and Judith Lucy are coming to town.
Karen Hardy • 1hr ago
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Catch Kaz Cooke and Judith Lucy's Menopausal Night Out show at Newcastle City Hall on May 18. Picture by Nicole Reed
Study reveals more of us are prone to disorganisation at home.
Linley Wilkie • 1hr ago
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter

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Russia is continuing its attack on Ukraine's northeast, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy suggesting a large summer offensive may be on the cards.
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In a rare comment on his wife's health, the Prince of Wales told crowds gathered on Cornwall's Isles of Scilly that the Princess of Wales was "doing well".
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In a rare comment on his wife's health, Prince William says the Princess of Wales is "doing well". (AP PHOTO)
The driver of a bus which plunged into the Moika river that runs through Russia's St Petersburg, killing three people, has been detained by police.
Three people died and six more were injured when a bush crashed into a St Petersburg river. (EPA PHOTO)
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Land
It was quality over quantity in the breed classes.
Rebecca Nadge
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There was a strong sale at Carcoar on Friday.
Alexandra Bernard
Vendor Andrew Hall, Five Bears Pastoral Co, Parkes, with his 24 Angus/Limousin steers, 278kg, sold for $1070, and Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon and Co agent Ryan Browne. Photo supplied by KMWL.
The stud claimed a string of broadribbons.
Rebecca Nadge
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James Gilmore, Tattykeel Poll Dorsets, Black Springs, with judge Lochie Ramm, Bo-Bar Poll Dorsets, Braidwood, and the supreme exhibit. Picture by Rebecca Nadge.
Boorowa Central school performs at South Coast Steer Spectacular.
Helen Decosta
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Boorowa Central School students, Finlay, Evie, Sam, Rhylee, Angus, Meghann, Tyler, Mylee, Ellie, Hayden, Taheesha, Josh. Photo supplied.
It's the last day for exhibitors and visitors at Beef Week 24
Jacki Richards, Hughes Pastoral Company, Tamworth, Neil Watson, Watasanta, Tamworth and Craig Atkinson, Cardona, Blackwater, Qld. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
Car Expert
The Porsche Taycan has been recalled in Australia as over time the electric sedan's battery could pose a fire risk.
Jordan Mulach
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class range has been reduced to just one model with the launch of the latest generation. It's priced from $131,500 before on-roads.
William Stopford
With the new Symbioz, Renault has added another car to its ever-growing lineup of crossovers, but it's unclear if it'll arrive in Australia.
Derek Fung
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Contrary to popular opinion, it isn't illegal for L-platers to use cruise control in Australia... though it mightn't be the best idea.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Insurer Allianz says it has already stopped fraudsters who have used AI to doctor images and submit phoney insurance claims.
Max Davies
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud