New $40m gallery for $115m collection has artists excited
The doors to Newcastle Art Gallery may be have just been closed for 18 months, but the work is just beginning for the people behind the scenes.
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Troy Clarke has owned ZoReilly’s in Waratah for the past four years and has seen his share of ups and down, but soon things could get dire with the government’s relief package not much help.
Heroes rescue baby wallaby after mum shot dead
Animal lovers and activists have been left horrified after a swamp wallaby joey was set alight and left to die in bushland near Newcastle on Friday. His mum was found shot nearby.
Mayor vows to push on despite iVote uncertainty
“Play on” — that’s the call from Singleton’s mayor heading into tonight’s first council meeting of the year despite a cloud still hanging over the official results from December’s election.
Second man arrested over alleged Cardiff hotel robbery
Heavily armed police have raided a Mayfield home and arrested a second man in connection with the alleged armed robbery of a Cardiff pub last week.
‘We’re going nowhere’: RAAF toxic runoff fight continues
Residents living around the Williamtown RAAF base have been told not to drink the water or eat food from their land for years, but the fight to have the devastating problem fixed rages on.
How Hunter business is bucking the Covid trend
Business confidence throughout the Hunter has copped a hit since the first cases of Covid-19 began causing chaos in early 2020. But some business owners refused to give in and have revamped.
Arts boost: Gallery expansion to create jobs, tourism for Hunter
It’s finally happening. After 17 years of talk, the Newcastle Art Gallery’s $39m construction is set to go ahead, with a promise of a bolstered tourism sector and a jobs boost for the arts.
Hunter residents recognised in Australia Day Honours list
A researcher who specialises in women’s aging and a doctor who’s devoted 53 years of service to many generations are among the Hunter residents recognised. See the full list.
Penfold denies bullying claim from former mayor
Former Maitland mayor Loretta Baker has levelled a stinging allegation she was bullied by the incoming mayor while she was in the top job, but Philip Penfold has hit back at the claim.
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