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Could this be our new ocean baths pavilion? | |
| The City of Newcastle is looking for a commercial partner to redevelop the city's ageing ocean baths at Newcastle and Merewether beaches.
It has divided public opinion, with many keen to see new change rooms and other facilities, while others have baulked at the modern designs released by council to spark discussion. | |
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Home invasion murder trial begins | |
| The trial of a Newcastle man accused of murdering a home invader who broke into his house at Hamilton began this week. The Supreme Court heard Benjamin Batterham was annoyed but had no intention of killing the intruder, Richard Slater. | |
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Pedestrian killed by bus | |
| A bus carrying students from Merewether High School struck a pedestrian on busy Brunker Road at Adamstown on Tuesday afternoon. Bystanders rushed to help the 35-year-old woman, but she died at the scene. | |
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'Frightening future' as beef breeding stock sold | |
| Beef farmers across the region are selling their breeding stock to get through the drought, prompting fears about how the industry will recover when the rains return.
With no feed and no sign of water on the way, many farmers are taking the tough decision to sell up. | |
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Keating supports fast train to Newcastle | |
| We've heard it all before, usually right before an election ... how good would a fast train link be between Newcastle and Sydney?
Last week, former Labor prime minister Paul Keating added a new argument to the mix - that investing in such a link would help boost the nation's flagging economy. | |
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Barrington's birthday bash | |
| Did you know it's been 50 years since the Barrington Tops were protected as a national park?
The National Parks and Wildlife Service celebrated on Saturday, hosting free walks and guided tours through the stunning rainforest around PolBlue Camping Area. | | | |
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