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NSW Govt ignores planning inquiry recommendation to keep Newcastle rail line

The Government's response to the inquiry brushes off the recommendation to retain the city's heavy rail line, and to reduce building heights in Newcastle East. The Government said both are key revitalisation projects, as is light rail and the Wickham ... >> view original

Iftar feast for Ramadan aims to educate Newcastle community

On a winter's night in the Newcastle suburb of Wallsend, a chorus of conversation drifts into the cool air from a community hall next to the local mosque. An Iftar dinner is in full swing, and is being staged by local Muslims. Along with celebrating a ... >> view original

Massive solar-powered glasshouse in NSW Hunter Valley to employ refugees ...

Excavators have started the groundwork on the vegetable growing facility at Fullerton Cove, about 40 minutes outside of Newcastle. At more than 16 hectares, it will cover the size of 20 rugby fields. Dutch investor Cor Disselkoen has developed ... >> view original

Shower cap led recovery

My boyfriend's mum threads in the elastic, then Dad drives them back to Newcastle at six AM the next day," she said. "I would have sent thousands of shower caps to the USA and the UK." There are no beige or white caps in Alison's shower cap range. >> view original

Hunter Valley gliders using technology to reach new heights

Subscribe/RSS. Expand/Collapse. RSS Subscribe to ABC Newcastle NSW photos · RSS Subscribe to all ABC Local photos. Topics: community-and-society, sport, air-transport. Locations: newcastle-2300, warkworth-2330. Print page; Email this · Permalink. >> view original

Apple puts news at core of revamped system

Apple is diving deeper into the news business with a new application that could make the US tech giant a key industry player. Apple News, part of the upcoming iOS 9 operating system, aims to be the primary news source for users of the iPhone and iPad. >> view original

BlackBerry may release Android smartphones in emerging economies

Speculation is rife that BlackBerry will do the previously unthinkable and release Android smartphones on to the market. According to reports, one handset, nicknamed “Prague”, would be a relatively low-end market device targeting emerging economies. >> view original

New Alfa Romeo Giulia Teased

Alfa Romeo has handed down the first teaser image for its coming new sedan, ahead of an unveiling set for June 24. The new model's name is yet to be revealed, but it has long been expected that the 159 replacement will give the revered Giulia badge ... >> view original

How encryption keys could be stolen by your lunch

Israel-based researchers said they've developed a cheaper and faster method to pull the encryption keys stored on a computer using an unlikely accomplice: pita bread. The new study builds on research into what can be learned from the electronic signals ... >> view original

AMD releases high bandwidth memory

Memory stacked on cards like high-rise on computer graphics cards is set to revolutionise gaming according to AMD which today announced its first such technology in Australia. The US chipmaker today showcased its new array of graphics card for the ... >> view original