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Newcastle man avoids jail for Merewether Baths assault

A Newcastle man has avoided prison despite a brutal, unprovoked assault that left his victim with serious injuries at the popular Merewether Ocean Baths. The court's decision has sparked community discussion about violence at public swimming spots.

Optus outage may have cut emergency service access

A major Optus network failure across the Hunter region has potentially severed access to emergency services, with thousands of customers unable to make Triple Zero calls during the critical outage.

Minmi Road Traffic Changes Divide Newcastle

Newcastle City Council is pushing forward with controversial traffic modifications along Minmi Road, sparking heated community debate about safety versus convenience in the growing Maryland, Fletcher and Minmi corridor.

Newcastle Bikers Rev Up for Annual Kids Toy Run

Newcastle's beloved Bikers for Kids Toy Run is back, kicking off with an impressive motorcycle display at Newcastle Station. Discover how these big-hearted bikers are spreading Christmas cheer to local children in need.

Charlie Jones: Newcastle's Transport Visionary

Discover the untold story of Charlie Jones, the visionary transport planner whose revolutionary ideas could have transformed Newcastle decades ago. Learn why his forward-thinking proposals were ignored and what we can learn from his legacy today.

Soft Cogs: 20 Years Riding for MS Charity

Newcastle's beloved cycling team Soft Cogs completes their 20th consecutive MS Gong Ride, raising crucial funds for multiple sclerosis research and support services in an inspiring display of community commitment.

Prison guard attacker dodges jail in Cessnock case

A man who brutally assaulted a correctional officer at Cessnock Correctional Centre has avoided prison, receiving a community corrections order instead. The decision has raised questions about justice for frontline prison workers.

Newcastle Ocean Baths Heritage Under Critical Threat

The iconic Newcastle Ocean Baths, a century-old coastal treasure, confront serious challenges that could jeopardise their heritage protection and future accessibility for generations of Australians.

NGM Group Unveils New Newcastle HQ Plan

Newcastle's financial powerhouse NGM Group reveals ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art headquarters in the CBD, promising to revitalise the city centre and create hundreds of jobs.

Whale watching magic at Newcastle Baths

Newcastle's iconic ocean baths become front-row seats to breathtaking humpback whale migration, creating unforgettable coastal encounters for lucky spectators.

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