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With Newcastle Council leading the way, councils across the Hunter are ramping up their efforts to reduce costs for ratepayers amid the COVID-19 crisis. What funding is available for you?
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Magistrate slams accused face spitter, moots jail
Police allege a 52-year-old Edgeworth woman verbally abused and threatened a 46-year-old man working at a Charlestown supermarket before punching him in the chest and spitting in his face. It also alleged she slapped a security guard.
COVID-19 care packs for Hunter’s frontline workers
It’s hard times as our health staff across the Hunter region are busier than ever to try and stop the spread of COVID-19. COVID Care packs are being assembled to put a smile on their face.
Man accused of claiming COVID-19 infection to avoid breath test
A Hunter Valley man has been charged after he allegedly tried to get out of a breath test by claiming he had coronavirus and intentionally coughed at police.
Knights players, staff stood down immediately
It was inevitable! Coronavirus has claimed rugby league as clubs battle to stem the bleeding, standing down staff and players, with pay cuts on the cards, until the game gets back to normal.
Man accused of throwing glass, puncturing man’s lung
A man has suffered a suspected punctured lung after police allege another man smashed through the window of his Raymond Terrace hotel room and threw glass into his chest before leaving.
Man tries to grab girl while she played in her front yard: Police
A young girl has alerted her mother and police after a man in a red ute tried to grab her while she was playing in the front yard of her Scone home on Monday evening.
‘The impact is massive’: Shut-downs flow on effect
It’s not just the restaurants, pubs and clubs that are feeling the pinch of forced closures, businesses that supply them are being hit hard as they struggle to keep afloat and keep staff.
Coronavirus shut-down set to cripple Hunter pubs, clubs
Ordered to close their doors by midday to stop the spread of COVID-19, Hunter pubs and clubs are facing financial ruin, as staff face an uncertain future.
The Hunter Region’s top 20 most powerful and influential people
They play a role in shaping our everyday lives – whether in political arenas, on sporting fields or property development. But who are they? See the full list of Newcastle and the Hunter’s most powerful people and find out why they are making an impact in the community.
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