Friday, July 22, 2016

Police told cattle prod used on greyhound at Newcastle track and other top stories.

  • Police told cattle prod used on greyhound at Newcastle track

    VIDEO footage of a trainer using a 6000-volt cattle prod on a greyhound at The Gardens track in Birmingham Gardens in 2012 has been handed to police. NSW Premier Mike Baird, right, announcing the end of greyhound racing this month.VIDEO footage of a trainer using a 6000-volt cattle prod on a greyhound at The Gardens track in Birmingham Gardens in 2012 has been handed to police.Greyhound Racing NSW released a statement on Friday saying it had referred preliminary findings of an ind..
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  • Falvo believes Newcastle is the tip of China's A-League investment

    Falvo believes Newcastle is the tip of China's A-League investment
    Lee’s arrival on the A-League scene marks the first sign of Australian investment by China since their governmental decree to develop the sport to the point where they can win the FIFA World Cup by the middle of this century.  While the A-League has experienced mixed success with foreign owners so far, the FFA is confident that Lee, who reportedly paid $5.5 million to secure the licence, will be the first in a line of Chinese investors keen to spend seriously big dollars on these shores.  "The..
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  • Fearless Knights plan boilover of the season

    Fearless Knights plan boilover of the season
    Newcastle quietly confident in battle of first versus worst IN a season their fans would prefer to forget, the Newcastle Knights have a chance to leave them with one result to remember fondly for many years to come.FLASHBACK: Cronulla players celebrate a try in their 62-0 slaughter of the Newcastle Knights at Hunter Stadium in round 10.On Sunday Newcastle head to Shark Park, where the odds could hardly be stacked more heavily against them.The form line of both teams is in total co..
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  • Newcastle's seal of approval | photos

    Newcastle's seal of approval | photos
    A group of male fur seals have been enjoying their own little bachelor party. Newcastle’s seal of approval | photos A big New Zealand bull fur seal on Newcastle breakwall. He has been one of a few males who have been enjoying an impromptu bachelor party off Newcastle, catching salmon and tailor at night and lazing through the day. Picture: Eddie O'Reilly.A big New Zealand bull fur seal on Newcastle breakwall. He has been one of a few males who have been enjo..
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  • Dark secrets of the clergy

    Dark secrets of the clergy
    Celibacy, the threat of blackmail and child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Dark secrets of the clergy Silenced: James Miller on the eve of the release of his book The Priests, about sexual abuse at St Pius X, Adamstown. Picture: Kate Geraghty.Confident: Teenager James Miller - a bright "tough nut" destined for great things.Powerful: Catholic priest Tom Brennan outside court after he was charged with making a false statement to police.Secret: Father Pat..
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  • So let's unite in good faith

    So let's unite in good faith
    What's it like to be a Muslim in the Hunter? GOOD CITIZEN: Hunter Muslim Mustafa Al-Mudafer said people were often exposed to “the wrong face of Islam”. The real Islam encouraged respect and good morals. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers. His name is Mustafa, he’s a Muslim and he lives in the Hunter.It may come as a surprise to some, but Mustafa Al-Mudafer says people don’t bother him about his religion.“We have no trouble, no harassment at all,” Mr Al-Mudafer said.Mr Al-Mudafer owns Must..
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  • City recoups Lehman loss

    City recoups Lehman loss
    A class action against the failed financier has delivered a windfall for Newcastle council. AN unexpected return on a written-off investment with the failed financier Lehman Brothers has provided a $7.5 million boost to Newcastle City Council’s bottom line for the 2015/16 financial year.The $7.5 million return, reported in the council’s June financial report, was the result of a successful class action involving multiple councils heard in courts in Australia and the US. Combined w..
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  • Signing off after 227 years | photos

    Signing off after 227 years | photos
    Veteran Hunter paramedics retire after a combined 227 years of experience. Signing off after 227 years | photos NO MORE NIGHT SHIFTS: Celebrating the end of an era at Hamilton station are retiring senior Hunter paramedics. From left, Ken Iles, Phil Moore, Pearce Benson, Dave Reid and John Playford. Absent is Tim Taylor. Picture: Marina NeilPRAISE: Tim Taylor (left) and Dave Reid (right) at Government House in 1996 after being recognised for a difficult winch..
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  • Woman killed in East Gresford crash

    Woman killed in East Gresford crash
    Young woman the fourth person to die on Hunter roads in a week. THE Hunter’s road toll has climbed to 29 following the death of a young woman at East Gresford on Friday.The woman was the only occupant in her car when it left Gresford Road and hit a tree about 6.40am.It is believed she is from Raymond Terrace.Her death continues a horror few weeks on the region’s roads, where four people have died in the past week alone.A man, 39, was killed on Nelson Bay Road at Bobs Farm on Thurs..
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  • Briggs back for hungry Scorps

    Briggs back for hungry Scorps
    After almost a year in the Newcastle Rugby League wilderness Scott Briggs returns for a top-of-the-table clash. RETURN: Scott Briggs. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.Scott Briggs is set to play his first Newcastle Rugby League game in almost 12 months when Macquarie meet defending champions Lakes in a top-of-the-table clash at Cahill Oval on Sunday.Briggs hasn’t been named in the match-day program but is expected to take a spot on the bench for the competition leaders in the grand final..
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