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Queensland Copper Strike Tops $500 Million Valuation

True North Copper makes a massive copper discovery in Queensland, with mineral resources now valued over half a billion dollars, signalling a major boost for Australia's critical minerals sector.

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.

Police assaulted at chaotic Byford Halloween party

Chaos erupted at a Byford Halloween party when multiple police officers were assaulted while responding to an out-of-control gathering. Two officers required medical treatment following the violent confrontation.

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.

Young Woman Killed by Lightning on Sunshine Coast

A Sunshine Coast community is in mourning after a 22-year-old woman was fatally struck by lightning during a sporting event at Kuluin. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young athlete.

SA Nurses Storm Parliament in Pay Protest

Hundreds of South Australian nurses and midwives have descended on Parliament House, demanding better pay and conditions in what they call a 'kick in the guts' from the state government.

Prison officers strike over 'slap on wrist' assault sentence

Prison officers at a Newcastle correctional facility have taken strike action after a convicted criminal received what they describe as a 'slap on the wrist' for assaulting multiple officers, raising concerns about workplace safety and judicial consequenc

NSW prison officers strike over violent incident ruling

Correctional officers across multiple NSW prisons have launched immediate strike action after a disciplinary ruling that found officers used 'reasonable force' during a violent inmate incident, sparking safety concerns across the state's prison system.

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