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More than 30 years of child sexual abuse by clergy and lay members of various Anglican parishes have been laid bare on the opening day of the royal commission's two-week hearing into the Anglican diocese of Newcastle.In her opening address, counsel assisting the commission Naomi Sharp outlined allegations against various church figures – some of them dead, others alive and still fighting to stay out of jail. Packed: Commissioners take their seats on day one of the two-week hearing. Photo:..>> view originalHomelessness in Newcastle through the eyes of a volunteer
Homelessness in Newcastle through the eyes of a volunteer helping those in need Posted August 02, 2016 16:41:55 Newcastle man Rob Clark has experienced first-hand what it is like to be homeless.For about three months a decade ago, he was going through a rough patch and found himself without a home.He is now back on his feet, and wants to help those who are currently homeless.He volunteers at the Wesley Mission's Oasis outreach centre in Newcastle West, New South Wales..>> view originalHoole jets back into the old routine
RETURNED Newcastle Jets winger Andrew Hoole insists his repatriation to the Hunter is no backward step, aiming to rediscover his potency against Melbourne Victory.Hoole will be a key component of the Jets attack at home to Victory in the FFA Cup, returning home in two senses. After a painful season at Sydney FC the 22-year-old returned to his former A-League club, and will play at the venue where he cut his teeth as a footballing teen.Magic Park, normally host to Broadmeadow Magic, sees the Jets..>> view originalFormer Newcastle defender Taylor joins MLS side Portland Timbers
Taylor was a free agent after his contract expired at Newcastle, who were relegated to the English championship (second tier). "Steven Taylor gives us a proven piece that can step into our backline and perform immediately," coach Caleb Porter told the club's website (www.timbers.com). "His experience and leadership will be very important to our team down the stretch." MLS Cup champions Portland Timbers, who lost to Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Sunday, are seventh in the Western Conference standi..>> view originalLand claims seeking to correct past wrongs
IT is easy to dismiss the Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council claim on the former Pelican Marina site at Lake Macquarie as just another attempted land grab by an organisation that ultimately plans to sell it for a profit. It is easy to dismiss the Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council claim on the former Pelican marina site at Lake Macquarie as just another attempted land grab by a group that ultimately plans to sell it for a profit. Critics of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act o..>> view originalBar hits the right note
SILVERCHAIR bassist Chris Joannou is expanding his post-band career with the launch of a beer garden and intimate bar at his venue The Edwards, at Newcastle’s West End, on Friday.The Parry St hot spot, opened in 2014 by Joannou and fellow Novocastrian Chris Johnston, already features a restaurant, laundrette, vinyl store, motorbike workshop, front bar and “culture” shop.Joannou says the new bar and beer garden offers something unique when it comes to experience, food and drinks.“For us this is a..>> view originalCentenary of The Great War
David Dial takes a look at the war news that made headlines this week in 1916. COURAGE UNDER FIRE: Australian troops of the 30th Battalion wait to go 'over the top'. Photo: The Digger's View by Juan Mahony. For information visit thediggersview.com.au Extracts from The Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate for 31 July-6 August 1916. PRAISE OF THE ANZACSAn officer of one of the London regiments, who was wounded at Pozieres, says: “The Anzacs bore the brunt of the gruelling, ..>> view originalThe Choir of Trinity College Cambridge - sublime and divine
The world famous Choir of Trinity College Cambridge delivered a heavenly performance at Newcastle City Hall on Tuesday night. Much of choral music is directed to the heavens, inspiring if not a belief in God then certainly a contemplation of the divine.SPECIAL EVENING: The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge performed at Newcastle City Hall on Tuesday August 2 as part of the 2016 Musica Viva International Concert Season. Such was an evening spent basking in the aural glow of The..>> view original35000-strong petition opposing greyhound ban presented to ...
An estimated 1500 greyhound racing supporters gathered at Hyde Park in Sydney on Tuesday. Greyhound Racing Industry Alliance Supporters at Parliament House on Tuesday following a rally in Hyde Park.An estimated 1500 greyhound racing supporters gathered at Hyde Park in Sydney on Tuesday and presented Opposition Leader Luke Foley with 35,000-plus signatures on a petition opposing Premier Mike Baird’s decision to ban greyhound racing in NSW from July 1 next year.Representatives from ..>> view originalReserve Bank cuts interest rates to record low
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates to a historic low, moving its cash rate to 1.5 per cent. Tuesday's RBA board meeting was governor Glenn Stevens' second last. Photo: Christopher Pearce The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates to a historic low, moving its cash rate from 1.75 per cent to 1.5 per cent.If fully passed on, the cut will bring the standard variable mortgage rate to 5.15 per cent and the standard discounted rate to 4.35 per cent, slicing $..>> view original
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