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| Malerato Harrison, known affectionately as Mallis, was working as a contract cleaner when she died at a Jesmond shopping centre late last week. The local African community has spoken out, shining a light on Mallis's life. | | Read these moving tributes |
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| Oceanex Energy proposes to build three major floating windfarms off the NSW coast, including one near Newcastle. The turbines are designed to float more than 20 kilometres out to sea, but the company must pass a government hurdle before it can progress its plans. | | Find out what the project could look like |
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| The NSW Department of Primary Industries has confirmed varroa mite has been found in a hive in the surveillance zone. Authorities say the detection provides more clues about how the mite got to Australia in the first place. | | So, what happens next? |
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| Deputy state coroner Derek Lee has been tasked with determining if lethal force was appropriate after three officers shot at 38-year-old Joshua Duke at Hamlyn Terrace, Warnervale, on October 15, 2020. He was seen fleeing from police in a stolen four-wheel-drive before the deadly shootout. | | Here's a recap of the hearing |
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| Local writer Tristram Baumber has been involved in the reboot of the popular TV show, Mother and Son, which will return to TV screens in 2023. He's a big sitcom fan and was thrilled to help re-create the iconic Aussie show. | | Listen to Tristram tell us all about the new show |
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| Aviation rescue crewman Nigel Korff recently had the chance to reconnect with a mother he rescued from a rooftop in the Central West during the region's flood crisis. | | Hear more about his work |
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| ABC NSW Gives is supporting OzHarvest this year, and our day of giving on Tuesday raised more than $280,000! We got in the passenger seat with one Newcastle driver to see how much food they rescue. | | Hear what a day for a driver is like |
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Local country star: Newcastle-based musician Finnian Johnson has been named a top 10 finalist in the 2023 Star Maker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. It's considered Australia's greatest country music contest. Well done, Finnian!
Walka Water Works: The Maitland City Council says a full reopening of Walka Water Works will depend on when Crown Lands can fund it. The facility will partially reopen from Monday after asbestos was discovered at the site in February. It's still off limits for weddings and picnics but open to regular users like parkrun.
Pro rider champ: Singleton's Cody Heffernan has been crowned this year's Australian champion on the Pro Bull Riding circuit, after winning the finals event in Townsville.
COVID stats: There were more than 3,000 cases of COVID-19 in Hunter New England during the latest reporting period. That's a jump of almost 800 cases on the previous week, but while case numbers are continuing to increase, they're rising at a slower rate than previous weeks.
Teens arrested: Thirteen teenagers have been arrested over thefts of luxury cars and in relation to police pursuits in the Hunter Region. Strike Force Baste was set up by police from four Hunter Valley commands following a spate of home break-ins and luxury car thefts.
Steamfest change: The date for the Hunter Valley Steamfest has again been changed, this time because of clashes with the Groovin the Moo music festival. Steamfest hasn't been held since 2019 because of COVID-19 and adverse weather earlier this year. It was scheduled for April 22 to 23 next year, but it's now been pushed back a week.
Epic solar journey: A big trip around Australia in an electric car partly powered by ground-breaking technology has finished. Stuart McBain left Newcastle on September 2 in a car powered by printed solar sheets, the technology pioneered at the University of Newcastle. | | Visit our website for more local news |
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| The ABC is featuring stories for, by and about the 4.4 million Australians living with disability to mark International Day of People with Disability. From November 19 to December 10, the ABC will feature content across all platforms exploring topics such as disability pride, inclusive education, what it means to have a non-apparent disability, and much, much more. | | Find out more here |
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| While many foods benefit from the addition of melted parmesan cheese, few wear the crown so well as cauliflower. Chef Heidi Sze says she likes to serve this alongside scrambled eggs or incorporate it into a pasta dish. Very often, though, she'll serve it as an after-school snack. | | Find this cheesy recipe here |
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| Clouds will be on the horizon at the weekend, with light showers a possibility on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It'll also be a little cooler for the remainder of the week, with top temperatures expected to be in the mid-20s. | | Check the seven-day forecast for your town |
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