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Mariners, Jets to bolster squads ahead of ACL
Both the Central Coast Mariners and fellow A-League side the Newcastle Jets were placed in favourable groups at the official Asian Champions League (ACL) draw on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Newcastle experiences spike in property theft
Newcastle police have stepped up patrols at the city's beaches in response to an increase in property theft.[MORE]
Hunter coal mines cushioned from financial crisis: company
Financial consultancy group Deloitte expects coal mines in the Hunter to be cushioned this year from the worst effects of the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Mariners, Jets pleased with ACL draws
A-League clubs the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets are happy with their respective draws for the Asian Champions League (ACL).[MORE]
Fury sign up keeper Pasfield
A-League newcomers North Queensland has confirmed the capture of Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Justin Pasfield on a two-year deal.[MORE]
Fed Govt announcement on Nobbys Lighthouse plans soon
The Federal Government is expected to announce within days whether it will approve a revised plan for redeveloping Newcastle's historic Nobbys Lighthouse.[MORE]
Hunter doctor on WHO obesity mission
A Hunter-based obesity expert in charge of a program promoting healthy eating for children is leaving the region to help the World Health Organisation fight obesity in Pacific island nations.[MORE]
Disabled 9yo drowns in family pool
A nine-year-old boy has drowned in his family's backyard swimming pool in the Upper Hunter.[MORE]
Jets seeking fresh talent for ACL
Newcastle Jets star Joel Griffiths says his club will look to inject new blood into the side ahead of the 2009 Asian Champions League (ACL).[MORE]
Shire growth dependent on land release approval: Port Stephens Mayor
The Port Stephens Mayor says the shire's future growth will be hindered if the New South Wales Planning Minister continues stalling rezoning plans for three large land release areas.[MORE]
Firefighter collapses in Howes Valley blaze
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) in New South Wales says the collapse of a volunteer while fighting a blaze in the Hunter Valley yesterday, indicates the arduous conditions facing fire crews on very hot days.[MORE]
Newcastle building blast leaves community groups stranded
Community groups operating out of a Port Stephens building in New South Wales, damaged by a weekend gas blast, have been told it will be at least six weeks before repairs are complete.[MORE]
Millennium cruise liner docks at Newcastle
The New South Wales Hunter region is on the receiving end of a tourism windfall today with a visit by the luxury liner, the Millennium.[MORE]
Upper Hunter residents urged to watch for illegal dog baits
Residents of the New South Wales Upper Hunter town of Murrurundi are being warned to be on the lookout for illegal dog baits which have already killed two local dogs.[MORE]
Police consider more charges over Morpeth death
Police are considering more serious charges against the driver of a utility after the death of a teenager who fell from the back of his vehicle at Morpeth in New South Wales on New Year's Day.[MORE]
Police search for missing 15yo
Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old Adelaide girl, who they believe may have travelled to Newcastle.[MORE]
Glenrock Reserve blaze under control
Fire crews spent yesterday afternoon battling a bushfire in Newcastle's Glenrock Reserve near Merewether in New South Wales.[MORE]
NSW holiday road toll period ends, 15 dead
The holiday road toll period for New South Wales has officially ended after what has been a bad start to the New Year.[MORE]
Phoenix keeps top four in sight
Wellington kept its dream of a debut A-League finals appearance alive after a superb second half show ended Newcastle's title defence with a 3-0 victory at Westpac Stadium on Sunday.[MORE]
Gas explosion caused by burning garbage bins: police
Police say a gas explosion last night damaged two buildings in Raymond Terrace, north of Newcastle.[MORE]
Teen dies after New Year's crash
Police say the New South Wales road toll for the holiday period stands at 12, after a teenager involved in a car accident on Friday died in hospital last night.[MORE]
Dietitian says obesity impacting mining industry
A Newcastle dietitian says it is in the mining industry's best interests to embrace programs tackling obesity.[MORE]
Low demand, high production to cause wine glut
Wine industry experts are forecasting a gloomy year ahead, with supply significantly outweighing demand.[MORE]
Woman rescued from sea after falling from cruiser
Police have praised the actions of a man who helped them rescue a woman who fell from a nine metre cruiser into Lake Macquarie last night.[MORE]
Samaritans predict tough year ahead for Hunter
Welfare group the Samaritans is predicting demand for its services in the Hunter will start to increase again this month, as household funds dry up.[MORE]
