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Happy holidays from ABC Newcastle! |
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This is our final ABC Newcastle newsletter for 2022. It's been a pleasure to have your company, and we've loved receiving your feedback throughout the year.
While we take a short break, you can stay across local news on the ABC Newcastle website and on our local Facebook page. And if you love what we do, tell your friends and family and get them on board for the first 2023 local newsletter on Wednesday, January 18.
We wish you a merry Christmas and a wonderful year ahead. Keep safe and see you in 2022.
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| Todd Sheldon launched a toy drive seven years ago, inspired by his late mother. He's collected about 25,000 gifts during the past few months to ensure disadvantaged kids get something on Christmas day. | | Take a look at all these toys! |
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| A 27-year-old Newcastle man has been charged with murder following the death of a man at Beresfield train station. Matthew Breckenridge has been refused bail in Maitland Local Court. | | Here's what's known |
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| Nineteen-year-old apprentice mechanic Jack Milner has been released on bail after being charged with an alleged sexual assault outside a pub on Darby Street in November. He's expected to face court again in February | | Read what the court heard |
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| Carol Marie McHenry, 34, had pleaded not guilty to murdering her friend Danielle Easey, 29 (pictured), in 2019 – but a Sydney court found her guilty of the murder this week. A jury is still deliberating on her co-accused, 35-year-old Justin Kent Dilosa. | | Read what was said in court |
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| A pipeline to connect a gas project in the New England to the Hunter Valley has been declared critical infrastructure by the New South Wales government. But opponents say that will fast-track the planning approval process and limit debate. | | Read more about the big debate over the project |
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| The Family Peace Initiative delivers a 27-week program for domestic violence offenders in the US. Its founders recently visited the Hunter to bring their insights into the reasons why DV perpetrators do what they do. | | Read what they've found |
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| Magenta the dog has been in the care of the RSPCA for more than 800 days. She's one of more than 27,000 animals across the country that the RSPCA will look after during Christmas. The rescue group is expecting a surge of animals on its doorstep as people reject pets given as gifts. | | Here's why Christmas can be a sad time for pets |
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| Aptly-named Ocean Lancaster lives and breathes surfing. The 13-year-old's passion for surfing, ignited by his dad, has led him to a national title, and he has set his sights on more success. | | Hear from Ocean about his love for the water |
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| New Lambton resident Mark Laverick has had four devastating strokes in the past 20 years. His wife Tracey and their family have spent an enormous amount of time and effort raising money for stroke research. | | Hear from Tracey |
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| Newcastle music producer Anthony Albrecht is hoping so! Songs of Disappearance is a new album he's been a part of, featuring the calls of different frogs from all over the country … and it's already charting very well. | | Listen to some froggy calls |
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What will ABC Newcastle sound like in 2023? |
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You can look forward to the same voices you love, in new timeslots.
Dan Cox and Jenny Marchant will continue for their fourth year on Newcastle's Breakfast between 5.30am and 9am weekdays.
Amelia Bernasconi will continue as host of Upper Hunter Breakfast between 6.30am and 8am weekdays.
Paul Turton will keep you company on the Mornings show Monday to Thursday from 9am to 11am.
Craig Hamilton will host Mornings on from Friday 9am to 11am and continue to present Saturday Breakfast from 6am to midday.
Kia Handley will join you for the Drive home from 3pm to 6pm weekdays. |
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Scone Horse Festival: The 2023 event will be very regal indeed! Kings and Queens of the Stables is the theme, and it was launched on a special Country Hour broadcast in Scone. Listen to the broadcast.
Mining jobs: Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show mining and resource sector vacancies have jumped 62 per cent in recent months. Mining recruiters say many Australians are finding work in the resources industry for the first time as the sector scrambles to fill widespread vacancies.
COVID stats: The number of people hospitalised with COVID in Hunter New England has almost doubled, according to the latest NSW Health figures, jumping to 78 cases last week from 43 the previous week. Cases in our region increased by 800 to 4,387.
F3 Derby glory: The men's Newcastle Jets beat the Central Coast Mariners 2-1 in the F3 Derby at the weekend. The win was the Jets's first over their nemesis since June last year and has propelled them into sixth position on nine points.
New local football chair: Mike Parsons has been appointed the chair of the Northern New South Wales Football Board following a general meeting last week. Mr Parsons says the new board will focus on growing grassroots football across the Hunter Valley. | | Visit our website for more local news |
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| With only a few ingredients, this watermelon granita ticks all the boxes for a low fuss Christmas dessert. Cold and refreshing, it's a great way to end a rich festive meal. Add your favourite berries before serving (go for red ones to play up the Christmas theme), along with a bit of fresh mint. 🍓🍒🎄 | | Here's the recipe |
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| It'll be mostly sunny for the remainder of the week, with the possibility of light showers on the coastal fringe – mostly on Thursday and Friday. Top temperatures will hover in the mid-20s right across the Hunter. | | Check the seven-day forecast for your town |
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