Thursday, November 26, 2015

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  • Ministers and Shadow Ministers celebrate the University of...

    Ministers and Shadow Ministers celebrate the University of...
    Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training; Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Industry; and UON alumnus Senator the Hon. Arthur Sinodinos, Cabinet Secretary, joined fellow Parliamentarians, alumni, staff and students of the University in the Parliament to round off a year of celebrations.Minister Birmingham praised the University's commitment to equity and excellence, saying UON's track record was "an outsta..
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  • Crystal Palace v Newcastle United: Pardew dreaming of European football | FourFourTwo

    Crystal Palace v Newcastle United: Pardew dreaming of European football | FourFourTwo
    Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has set his sights on beating former club Newcastle United to boost his Europa League dreams.Alan Pardew is slowly starting to dream about guiding Crystal Palace into Europe ahead of Saturday's encounter with former club Newcastle United.Pardew, who returned to Selhurst Park to take charge in January having left Newcastle, has guided Palace to stunning away wins at Premier League champions Chelsea and Liverpool this season, as well as a draw against Manchester ..
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  • Williamtown RAAF Base in sewer connection talks with Hunter Water

    Williamtown RAAF Base in sewer connection talks with Hunter Water
    Williamtown RAAF Base in sewer connection talks with Hunter WaterByJoanne McCarthyNov. 27, 2015, 12:37 p.m.Department of Defence in stalled sewer connection talks with Hunter Water while property owner told to wait.The Department of Defence is spending $274 million redeveloping Williamtown RAAF Base but is yet to connect to the sewer because of stalled talks with Hunter Water.THE Department of Defence has left a Williamtown property owner carrying the can for the RAAF Base’s sewage after stalle..
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  • Social pictures: Out and about

    Social pictures: Out and about
    Social pictures: Out and aboutNov. 27, 2015, 11:49 a.m.THE Herald's photographers have been out and about. Were you or someone you know captured on camera?Social pictures: Out and aboutSiena Cesta, of Hamilton, and Bella Cesta, of Merewether, at the Newcastle Italian Film Festival on November 20. Picture: Simone De Peak.Norina Annecchini, Pina Martinella, Isabel Costa, Maria Tranchini and Olga Angelozzi at the Newcastle Italian Film Festival on November 20. Picture: Simone De Peak.Jane Frances, ..
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  • Dylan back in middle after England stint

    Dylan back in middle after England stint
    Stand-in Newcastle City skipper Dylan Hunter finds new passion for cricketByJames GardinerNov. 27, 2015, 10:09 a.m.Dylan Hunter has put down his surfboard to lead Newcastle City.EYES ON THE BALL: Dylan Hunter in the nets this week. Picture: Jonathan CarrollDYLAN Hunter was enjoying hanging out with mates and surfing this time last summer.Cricket wasn't on the radar. But a chat to Newcastle City captain Mitch Claydon before Christmas was the catalyst for a return to the crease.Although the runs d..
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  • Ken's word was his bond

    Ken's word was his bond
    Ken Delforce obituary: his word was his bondByAnita BeaumontNov. 27, 2015, 11:35 a.m.KEN Delforce, also known as The Sheriff, was many things to many people.He was an adoring husband, a reliable friend, a doting father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle.He was a visionary, a horseman, a prankster, a mentor, and a calm and a savvy businessman. He was also an icon of the motor traders industry, particularly in the Hunter Region.He was the friendly face with the big smile that sold new and u..
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  • Volunteer firefighter dies while battling blaze

    Volunteer firefighter dies while battling blaze
    Rural Fire Service volunteer dies fighting Stanford Merthyr fireBySAM RIGNEYNov. 26, 2015, 10 p.m.UPDATED: The 48-year-old has been praised for his selflessness.Firefighters preparing to battle the blaze at Buchanan on Thursday. Photo: Fire and Rescue NSW on Facebook.A FIREFIGHTER who died working to protect the Hunter has been praised for his selflessness.NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliott joined the public and firefighting community in mourning for the 48-year-old man.“I am deeply s..
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  • Striker in doubt against Roar

    Striker in doubt against Roar
    Newcastle Jets VS Brisbane Roar 2015: Milos Trifunovic in doubt, cloud over Nigel BoogaardByROBERT DILLONNov. 27, 2015, 11:38 a.m.Jets skipper Nigel Boogaard also finished the session early because of an ankle problem.Milos Trifunovic.JETS striker Milos Trifunovic is in doubt for Saturday's showdown with Brisbane Roar at Hunter Stadium.The Serbian target man did not train on Friday because of a knee injury, although staff insist he will be given until the 11th hour to prove his fitness.Jets skip..
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  • Triple M's Nick Gill off to Newcastle | radioinfo

    Triple M's Nick Gill off to Newcastle | radioinfo
    Nick Gill will join the NXFM  Breakfast team from next month with Sophie Tiller.NXFM describes Nick as a"sport lover, musician, cook, cartoonist and all round nice guy who will give anything a try once.Paired with Sophie’s cheekiness and sensitivity, Nick is a terrific addition to the NXFM family and we look forward to his song parodies, skits and larrikin sense of humour."Nick said,“Where else would you want to get paid to get up at 4am and watch the sunrise but Newcastle, alongside the ever-en..
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  • Red Cross blood blitz

    Red Cross blood blitz
    Newcastle needs more than 400 blood donations between Christmas and New Year to avoid critical shortagesByGabriel Wingate-PearseNov. 27, 2015, 1:17 p.m.The Red Cross is calling on the people of Newcastle to give blood during the festive season to ensure a steady supplyNEWCASTLE may face a dire shortage of blood products during the festive seasons if a Red Cross call for donations is not answered.More than 400 blood donations are needed between Christmas and New Year to prevent a shortage of bloo..
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