Port Stephens council backs plan to fight Newcastle merger
Port Stephens council backs plan to fight Newcastle merger Updated January 20, 2016 12:35:29 A New South Wales council has vowed to fight to the end against a state government proposal for it to merge with a neighbouring city council.At a passionate extraordinary meeting overnight, Port Stephens Council endorsed a plan to spend up to $200,000 to fight a proposed merger with Newcastle Council. Port Stephens councillors lashed out against the plan, worried they would los..>> view originalPacific National sheds 46 jobs in Newcastle
Pacific National sheds 46 jobs in Newcastle Updated January 20, 2016 12:11:43 The coal industry downturn continues to bite in the New South Wales Hunter region, with rail freight operator Pacific National announcing plans it will cut 46 jobs from its Newcastle train crew.Workers were told yesterday the redundancies would be both voluntary and forced.Pacific National said the cuts are the result of the weak coal market and one of its major customers "stepping down" from ..>> view originalSydney FC make bid to sign former star David Carney from ...
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Sydney FC win epic derby Sydney FC pulled off a remarkable 2-1 win over cross town rivals the Western Sydney Wanderers. PT1M9S 620 349 One of Sydney FC's inaugural A-League winners could be on the way back to the club with the Sky Blues eager to sign David Carney from the Newcastle Jets.After nine years that have taken him to England, the Netherlands, Spain, the US and Uzbekistan, one of the club's first fan favourites could be on the way back to..>> view originalMystery of $600000 found in The Star casino safety deposit box
Police found more than $600,000 in a casino safety deposit box. Photo: Ian Waldie It is the money laundering story that has everything - a casino gambler, a pile of cash, a fake "uncle", and a quick trip to Newcastle to see a woman about a brothel.Singapore national San Wei Koh is in a NSW jail after police collected more than $600,000 from a safety deposit box at The Star casino in Sydney, and Koh told them the story about his aunt in Newcastle.A NSW judge w..>> view originalOpinion: Creditors still waiting as the Tinkler gravy train derails
OPINION: It’s refreshing to see Darren Williams publicly acknowledging that all was not right in the Tinkler camp, but it’s far too little too late, writes Donna Page Buildev founder and tax office target Darren WilliamsTHAT whining noise you can hear is the sound of the Nathan Tinkler gravy train coming to a grinding halt.It was a gravy train many thought would go on forever. For years, the former billionaire and young rich-lister splashed cash in such a frenzy that most of us, i..>> view originalRedman still eager to wear Knights colours
CHAD Redman may have returned to his junior club, Western Suburbs, but he remains hopeful of one day resurrecting his NRL career with the Knights. HARD YARDS: Chad Redman sweating it out at Western Suburbs training on Tuesday evening. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.CHAD Redman may have returned to his junior club, Western Suburbs, but he remains hopeful of one day resurrecting his NRL career with the Knights.The former Knights and Gold Coast Titans hooker returned to the Rosellas for t..>> view originalNJC fears track won't be ready for carnival
Wet weather has delayed upgrade work at Broadmeadow. OFF COURSE: Construction work at Broadmeadow this week. Picture: Marina NeilWORK on upgrading Broadmeadow racecourse is behind schedule and Newcastle Jockey Club is pessimistic about the track being ready in time for its spring carnival in September.NJC chairman Geoff Barnett said recent rain had hampered work on the new StrathAyr track and delayed the laying of new grass in time for the summer growing season.“We’ve had terrible..>> view originalHarbour swim back on the block
NEWCASTLE Across Harbour Swim organiser Daniel Danuser is confident the recent Hunter River flood will not affect the event next Tuesday for a second straight year. DIVING IN: Water conditions are expected to be ideal for the Newcastle Across Harbour Swim. NEWCASTLE Across Harbour Swim organiser Daniel Danuser is confident the recent Hunter River flood will not affect the event next Tuesday for a second straight year.The 21st annual swim returns on Australia Day after water debris..>> view originalBottled water for Williamtown RAAF Base
Williamtown RAAF Base was on bottled water after "strong smells" from water in firefighting hoses. WILLIAMTOWN RAAF Base was on bottled water on Tuesday after strong smells were detected in water from three fire hoses.Staff including subcontractors working on the base were advised not to drink tap water until tests determined what was causing the odour.The Department of Defence will issue a media release before noon but the Newcastle Herald has been advised there was a strong acet..>> view originalLearning a few new tricks at the circus
Circus stars wow Knights with feats of strength Balancing act: Korbin Sims shows he's all class as a Cirque du Soleil artist balances on his head at circus training on Tuesday night. Picture: Marina NeilIF ever proof was needed that youngsters would run off to the circus if they got the chance, it was provided on Tuesday night as seven members of the Newcastle Knights turned up for training at Cirque du Soleil Quidam backstage at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.The pre-arranged..>> view original
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