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Hunter community urged to stay vigilant amid ice crackdown

In Newcastle, there has been an 18 per cent rise in ice detections; while in Lake Macquarie, there has been an increase in drug possession rates. Domestic violence rates are also of concern for authorities, with 629 incidents reported each month in the ... >> view original

Motorcycle dealer gives advice for mitigating theft risk

Subscribe/RSS. Expand/Collapse. RSS Subscribe to ABC Newcastle NSW features · RSS Subscribe to all ABC Local features. Topics: law-crime-and-justice, crime-prevention. Locations: newcastle-2300. Print page; Email this; Permalink. Share ... >> view original

Hands-on science lessons set to push students further

But for current school students in the Hunter, these types of lessons are set for a shake-up, after the launch of a new science education program which is being offered by the Newcastle Museum (operated by Newcastle City Council). The 'Museum Express' ... >> view original

Former rugby union players connected through mateship

Each weekend during the rugby season, David picks Ray up, and then travels to Newcastle's Waratah Oval so they can watch their beloved team play. It's a ritual engrained in their lives, stemming back to when they first started playing for the club in ... >> view original

Newcastle and UrbanGrowth NSW to sign MOU on urban renewal

The City of Newcastle will sign a memorandum of understanding with UrbanGrowth NSW that acknowledges the council's role in the urban renewal of Newcastle and defines how the two bodies will work to implement the state government's controversial ... >> view original

Cooper Cronk cleared for Origin II

Cooper Cronk has been cleared to take his place in the Queensland State of Origin team after scans cleared him of a major knee injury. The Melbourne halfback missed the final quarter of the Storm's 20-0 win over Penrith at Pepper Stadium on Saturday night ... >> view original

Chris Rogers may miss second Test against West Indies due to concussion

Veteran batsman Chris Rogers could miss next week's second Test against the West Indies as he continues to battle concussion symptoms. The 37-year-old missed the nine-wicket win over the Windies in Dominica after being hit in the helmet during a net ... >> view original

AFL 2015: Sydney Swans defeat Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium in Round ...

Buddy's right on the money; Lance Franklin's Sydney Swans defeated t... GOLD Coast's nightmare Groundhog Day has continued, losing key defender Steven May in a 52- point loss to Sydney. Like the performance against Hawthorn last week, a 53-point ... >> view original

Cousins could link up at Canberra

Having already announced he's leaving Newcastle at season's end, Joey Leilua has become increasingly interested about Ricky Stuart's Canberra team, according to Raiders back-rower and Leilua's "distant cousin" Iosia Soliola. With rumours rife Leilua is ... >> view original

NRL: Warriors coach - No need to panic

The Rabbitohs eased to a six tries to one win ovet the Warriors. Photo / Getty. Warriors coach Andrew McFadden insists there won't be any panic following Saturday's heavy defeat to South Sydney, but how his side responds in Saturday's clash against the ... >> view original