Tag: Newcastle 2300
Hunter snags tourism gongs
Hunter region tourism operators have won 20 of New South Wales' top tourism awards at a function in Sydney overnight.[MORE]
Fertiliser plant clean-up planned
A development application has been lodged for the first stage of major remediation works on a fertiliser manufacturing plant at Lake Macquarie.[MORE]
Stadium CEO acts to resolve management row
The newly-appointed chief executive officer of Newcastle's EnergyAustralia Stadium says he has held constructive talks with both the Knights and Jets, in an effort to resolve a dispute over the management of the venue.[MORE]
Man pleads guilty to Hunter stabbing murder
A man from Newcastle who killed another man last year at Hamilton South, in the New South Wales Hunter, has pleaded guilty to his murder.[MORE]
Gold Coast United sign Jets' Griffiths
Socceroos defender Adam Griffiths has agreed terms on a three-year deal with new Australian A-League club Gold Coast United, the club said Thursday.[MORE]
Hit-run suspect facing five charges
Crash investigators have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man over a hit-and-run incident at Newcastle, in the New South Wales Hunter region, last month. [MORE]
Court hears stabbing accused changed story
A Newcastle man who has admitted to killing another man at Hamilton South last year, says he told his girlfriend different versions of the attack to put her at ease.[MORE]
Taser used to end Hunter siege
Hunter Valley police in New South Wales have deployed a Taser stun gun for the first time, on the same day the state's Ombudsman warned about the safety of the weapons.[MORE]
80yo 'shot twice at neighbour's door'
Police have arrested an 80-year-old man for allegedly firing a gun during a neighbourhood dispute in the New South Wales Hunter region.[MORE]
Alternative plan worries freeway link opponents
The community group fighting for the F3 Freeway link is worried an alternative proposal by private developers will add to existing traffic bottlenecks at Beresfield.[MORE]
Jets' sponsor logo causing hassles in NZ
The Newcastle Jets have been warned they will not be able to play in their team strips when they take on the Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand this weekend.[MORE]
Baby hurt in Dungog road crash
Hunter Valley police are investigating a car crash that has injured three adults and an left an infant with a fractured skull.[MORE]
Scheme to tackle defence industry skills shortages
A new pathways education program to be introduced at Hunter high schools will aim to address skill shortages in the region's defence Industry.[MORE]
Study sees benefits in restaurant development
A social impact study of a controversial harbourside restaurant development in Newcastle shows the net benefits outweigh concerns about noise and antisocial behaviour.[MORE]
Lake Macquarie council gets $2.1m in federal funds
Lake Macquarie City Council is the region's biggest winner from the Commonwealth's $300 million infrastructure stimulus package.[MORE]
Hunter councils to lobby for infrastructure funding
The mayors of 11 New South Wales Hunter Valley councils will use the Australian Local Government summit in Canberra to lobby Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to fund the F3 Freeway link through to Branxton.[MORE]
Miner looks to coal bed methane extraction projects
Mining giant Coal and Allied hopes to develop coal bed methane extraction projects at all of its Hunter Valley operations to reduce its emissions footprint.[MORE]
Knife bandits rob Newcastle sport club
Newcastle police are investigating an armed robbery at the Mayfield Sport and Recreational Club last night.[MORE]
Hospital staff return to work after mould health assurances
The Health Services Union says staff at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital have been assured that a mould problem can be contained.[MORE]
Govt to build 16 new crisis homes
The New South Wales Government is spending $4 million to provide an extra 16 homes for crisis accommodation.[MORE]
Hospital staff strike over mould concerns
John Hunter Hospital management in New South Wales will try to convince striking employees in its clinical information centre to return to work today, while it works to address a health issue in their department.[MORE]
Driver dies in single vehicle crash
A 25-year-old man has died in a single vehicle crash on the New South Wales central coast.[MORE]
Bureaucrats blamed for health facility woes: doctor
A Newcastle specialist says he is fed up with New South Wales bureaucrats ignoring crucial advice, leaving the state with shoddy new health facilities.[MORE]
Newcastle an example for harsher liquor laws: Nile
Upper House MP Fred Nile says he will use evidence of Newcastle's alcohol-fuelled violence to support his push in Parliament for tighter liquor laws.[MORE]
Sydney, Jets draw in W-League
Sydney FC and the Newcastle Jets will share the points from their round four W-League clash after contesting a 1-1 draw at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday afternoon.[MORE]
