Inquiry Hears Harrowing Accounts Of Abuse In Newcastle
Decades of child sexual abuse aided by an alleged network of supporters inside the NSW Newcastle Anglican Diocese has been wrenched into the public spotlight by the Sex Abuse Royal Commission. For the past two weeks the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has been examining abuse within the diocese dating back to the 1970s, and heard testimony of the harrowing experiences of survivors amid allegations of a pedophile network in the southern NSW city. The Royal..>> view originalNewcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers are well matched – at least ...
For once the boot is on the other foot. After struggling all season against teams with older, more experienced players, Newcastle get a chance to play in their own age division when they take on Penrith at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.It might seem hard to believe, but the Knights will field a team with a higher average age than their Penrith counterparts and, collectively, almost as many NRL appearances. The 17-man squad Nathan Brown named on Tuesday have an average age of 24.3, compared to Penrit..>> view originalDomestic violence victims given fresh hope after completing support ...
Domestic violence victims given fresh hope after completing support program in Newcastle Updated August 12, 2016 17:10:57 A unique mentoring program aiming to help victims of domestic violence get back on their feet is being celebrated in the New South Wales city of Newcastle.The Hunter Women's Centre's (HWC) Moving Forward program saw 20 domestic violence victims each paired with a mentor over a six-month period.They worked to build skills and confidence so the women c..>> view originalNewcastle star Sissoko waiting for Real Madrid
The Newcastle star has set his heart on a transfer to the Bernabeu. The 26-year-old, who impressed for France in their run to the final of EURO 2016, has been linked with a move away from St James's Park since Newcastle were relegated from the Premier League last season. Liverpool were reportedly considering a £35million ($59millon) bid some weeks ago, while Madrid and Juventus have also emerged as reported admirers of the midfielder. Sissoko has admitted he is hoping to receive a call from Zi..>> view originalMotorbike rider dies after crash with truck on M1 Pacific Motorway ...
A motorbike rider has died after their bike and a truck crashed on a motorway near Newcastle on Friday afternoon.Emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway at Black Hill at 3.40pm after the collision in one of the northbound lanes.Both lanes were closed shortly afterwards as paramedics tried to treat the rider, whose gender was not immediately known.They died at the scene.The road's northbound lanes were closed for around four hours as investigators pieced together what happened...>> view originalLive coverage: Day nine of the Newcastle child sexual abuse royal ...
Former bishop Roger Herft is expected to give evidence today.Friday, August 124.30pm: The royal commission has ended for the day.Newcastle Herald journalists Joanne McCarthy and Ian Kirkwood summarise today’s proceedings below.Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #shinethelight.2.02pmThe royal commission has resumed after the lunch break.Archbishop Roger HerftThe Anglican diocese received advice in 1996 from barrister Stuart Littlemore about defamation because of concerns that..>> view originalChina snub puts asset sales at risk
Is this our next post office saga
Fears for future of landmark building as sale stuck in limbo WAITING PAIN: Shadow finance, services and property minister Clayton Barr outside the old Newcastle courthouse building. Picture: Marina NeilTHERE are fears Newcastle's old courthouse could meet a similar fate as the city's post office, with the iconic building sitting idle more than 12 months after it was due to go under the hammer. Questions have also been raised over a $6.6 million price tag put on the building, with ..>> view originalHunters chase history in Waratah play-offs
Newcastle's men and women are chasing a rare basketball double this weekend. BIG WEEKEND: Hunters captains Sophie Kleeman and Josh Morgan at Broadmeadow in the build-up to their Waratah Basketball League finals. Picture: Jonathan Carroll NEWCASTLE Hunters hope to become the first club in 20 seasons and only the second ever to win twin titles when they head to Terrigal on Saturday for the Waratah Basketball League finals.The Hunters championship women, who topped the table with a ..>> view originalAt war in a white box
Robert Dillon: Why squash should be an Olympic sport TAKE NO PRISONERS: There is nowhere to hide in the white box. Picture: TinkataylorphotographyIT started, as these things are wont to do, with two mates chewing the fat, reminiscing about the good old days.In particular, we were lamenting the lack of sporting competition in our middle-aged lives.I’d played a bit of cricket back in the day. My mate was a former Knights junior rep and Newcastle Rugby League first-grader, who came b..>> view original
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