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Newcastle boy launches albinism awareness crusade

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Welsh professor to help Hunter region re-identify itself

The NSW Hunter region, with its sun-drenched beaches and big blue skies, may seem worlds apart from the often-dreary Wales in the United Kingdom. But according to one Welsh professor who has moved to the Hunter, the two places may have more in ... >> view original

Thousands set to shine in Star Struck concert

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Meet the Mob: Scott Franks

Subscribe to ABC Newcastle NSW audio · RSS Subscribe to all ABC Local audio. Topics: community-and-society, indigenous, indigenous-culture, land-rights, sacred-sites. Locations: australia, nsw, singleton-2330. Print page; Email this · Permalink. Share ... >> view original

Malaysia Airlines plane makes emergency landing at Melbourne airport after ...

A Malaysia Airlines plane has made an emergency landing at a Melbourne airport after false alerts from the aircraft's system of an engine fire. A spokesman for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau said an inspection of the aircraft after it landed at ... >> view original

Ravenshoe burns victim dies in hospital

Ravenshoe cafe manager Nicole Dempsey said "pull me out" to Eric Balodis, a rescuer who "grabbed her by the ankles" to get her out. Nine News. PT2M35S 620 349. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback; Video settings. Video will begin in 5 seconds. Don't play ... >> view original

NSW Premier Mike Baird denies rift with NSW Nationals over CSG

The NSW Premier Mike Baird has denied there is a rift at the heart of his coalition government over the contentious issue of coal seam gas exploration. The Leader of the NSW Nationals, and Mr Baird's coalition partner, Troy Grant, has said he would like to ... >> view original

Fremantle farewell for WA's Alan Bond

Alan Bond has been remembered as a man who had a huge impact on the lives of people around him, especially fellow businessmen. The controversial Perth businessman died last week aged 77, after failing to regain consciousness following open heart ... >> view original

Nicholas Lambaditis jailed for manslaughter of Brazilian man Lucio Rodrigues in ...

Sydney man Nicholas Lambaditis will spend a minimum of six years and nine months in prison for a one-punch attack that killed Brazilian man Lucio Rodrigues in 2013. The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to manslaughter after the assault outside a pub in central ... >> view original

Gillian Triggs refuses to resign in face of 'personal attacks' from Abbott government

How the UN told the government to back off Triggs · Why George Brandis could be first man overboard. Australian Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs has refused to resign, arguing the body would be undermined if she succumbed to pressure ... >> view original