Newcastle Herald
Friday, 29 March 2024
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China will scrap tariffs on Australian wines as a bullish PM visits Hunter vines.
Simon McCarthy, Matt Carr with Dominic Giannini & Aap
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The co-op expects to do 10 times normal business on Good Friday.
Nick Bielby • 12m ago
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Deckhand Riley Hicks and skipper Brett Bollinger unload fishing trawler Maxie B with the last haul before the Easter deadline at the Newcastle co-op on Wednesday afternoon. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Plan ahead for shops and council closures.
Jessica Belzycki
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Heres's why the water might taste weird in Newcastle for the next few days.
Simon McCarthy
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Grahamstown Dam supplies as much as 75 per cent of Hunter Water's daily water supply.
A royal commission into suicide in the Australian Defence Force looks to spark "long-overdue" and "much-needed" change in defence culture.
Belad Al-Karkhey • 2hrs ago
ADF chief General Angus Campbell has apologised "unreservedly" for the shortcomings of the military. (HANDOUT/ROYAL COMMISSION INTO DEFENCE AND VETERAN SUICIDE)
Armaguard is still keen to negotiate a cash injection from some of the nation's biggest banks and retailers after rejecting a $26 million deal.
Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Armaguard has rejected a $26 million funding boost from a group of big banks and retailers. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Matthew Finnie had a cocktail of drugs in his system at the time.
Nick Bielby
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A ute was said to have clipped a motorcycle rider on Maitland Road at Mayfield.
Simon McCarthy
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The crash was near the intersection of Maitland Road and Havelock Street at Mayfield. This is a file photo of the scene. Picture sourced from Google Earth
The grocery giant has lodged plans with Newcastle council.
Michael Parris • 12m ago
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A concept design for the new supermarket in Lambton Road, Broadmeadow. Image supplied
The club has formally expressed interest in taking part.
Max McKinney • 42m ago
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Knights CEO Philip Gardner.
Letters
Letters and Short Takes for March 29, 2024
Letters to the Editor • 1hr ago
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The Jets will be hoping for a breakthrough victory against Melbourne City.
Robert Dillon
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Jets coach Rob Stanton. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Johnny Moloney took his big idea to council, and it paid off.
Madeline Link
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Double demerit points are in force until midnight on Tuesday.
Josh Leeson
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Police warn against increase in teen vehicle theft for Easter long weekend
SunDrive hope to start solar panel production at Liddell by 2026.
Matthew Kelly
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5B chief executive Dave Griffin, Anthony Albanese and Shortland MP Pat Conroy inspect the Sundrive technology at Liddell Power Station. Picture by Marina Neil.
Anthony Albanese visited a Pokolbin winery on Thursday.
Matt Carr and Aap
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Better than before: PM bullish as Hunter's wine tariff wait goes on
The Knights are yet to determine a replacement.
Max McKinney
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Newcastle must beat the Reds and record a third successive win.
Renee Valentine
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Cassidy Davis, pictured now and in 2014, is eyeing a 150th outing for the Newcastle Jets in Adelaide. Pictures by Jonathan Carroll, Peter Lorimer and Max Mason-Hubers
How Bob Mason has kept Lake Cinema in showbusiness since 1974.
James Joyce
San Cisco are touring their fifth album Under The Light.
Josh Leeson
From left, San Cisco's Jordi Davieson, Scarlett Stevens and Josh Biondillo. Picture by Olivia Senior
Enjoy a smorgasbord of wallet-friendly food and drink deals.
Lisa Rockman
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Nicolas Pedemonte cooks up a storm at Âpé Yakitori Bar, Honeysuckle. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
SunDrive hope to start solar panel production at Liddell by 2026.
Matthew Kelly
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AGL and SunDrive explore solar manufacturing potential at Liddell.
Matthew Kelly
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Report puts cost of keeping Eraring open at $120m-$150m a year
Matthew Kelly
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Eraring Power Station
AGL rules out using Liddell site for future nuclear power station
Matthew Kelly
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Liddell power station
More than 2,500 families missing a loved one this Easter.
Anna Houlahan
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Support for magpie who bonded with pet dog to return home.
Anna McGuinness
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Staffies Peggy and Ruby with Molly the magpie. Pictures via Instagram/@peggyandmolly
With the colder months flu season returns.
Sophia Baker
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People are getting vaccinated against the flu. Shutterstock
Coles sold nearly 50 million hot cross buns since Boxing Day
Anna McGuinness
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Coles' Taylors Hill bakery team has sold more hot cross buns than any other location in the country. Picture supplied by Coles
'We see each other at least once every day, if not more.'
Anna McGuinness
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Peter Hill and Ron Hooper have been neighbours and good friends for more than 20 years. Picture supplied by Levande
Updated
China will scrap tariffs on Australian wines as a bullish PM visits Hunter vines.
Simon McCarthy, Matt Carr with Dominic Giannini & Aap
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Plan ahead for shops and council closures.
Jessica Belzycki
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How Bob Mason has kept Lake Cinema in showbusiness since 1974.
James Joyce
Bob Mason at the Lake Cinema candy bar. Picture by Simone De Peak
San Cisco are touring their fifth album Under The Light.
Josh Leeson
From left, San Cisco's Jordi Davieson, Scarlett Stevens and Josh Biondillo. Picture by Olivia Senior
The club has formally expressed interest in taking part.
Max McKinney • 42m ago
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The Jets will be hoping for a breakthrough victory against Melbourne City.
Robert Dillon
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Jets coach Rob Stanton. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
The Knights are yet to determine a replacement.
Max McKinney
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Knights centre Dane Gagai will miss the club's match against the Warriors on Sunday. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Newcastle must beat the Reds and record a third successive win.
Renee Valentine
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Bronte Peel has rocketed ahead in the race for leading scorer.
Renee Valentine
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Maitland's Bronte Peel, pictured in action in 2022, has rocketed to the top of the leading scorer's list after five rounds of NPLW. Picture by Marina Neil
Barry Toohey: He played just 30 minutes of last Sunday's win.
Barry Toohey
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Daniel Saifiti. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
'On the field, he's just another jersey.'
Robert Dillon
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Mitch Barnett spent seven seasons playing alongside Daniel and Jacob Saifiti at the Knights. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
From business to family, we have all types of travellers covered.
Akash Arora
Meet the "mamas" of the island nation for a taste of laplap.
Angela Saurine
An incredible food experience you can only have in Vanuatu
Experience the rich culture and history of the island nation.
Carla Grossetti
Maldives of your dreams: The new resort everyone's talking about now
Find out how a sleep apnoea sufferer can enjoy seamless travel with a CPAP machine.
Old digs get a brand-new look in Singapore.
Penny Watson
Singapore's new star: Colonial riff on a modern redo
Our duelling experts help you decide.
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Which of these European heavy hitters is for you - Provence or Tuscany?
The state-of-the-art interiors are inspired by the landscape.
Akash Arora
First look: The 'Premium Economy' cabins of the rail world are here
QantasLink's A220-300 delivers for a green-thinking world.
Victoria Lee
Airline review: Quiet ride ushers in a new fleet
The grocery giant has lodged plans with Newcastle council.
Michael Parris • 12m ago
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Johnny Moloney took his big idea to council, and it paid off.
Madeline Link
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Year 10 student Johnny Moloney wants a skate park in Adamstown or Merewether. Picture by Peter Lorimer
The iconic coastline needs 'significant intervention'.
Jamieson Murphy
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Bar Beach after it was stripped of sand by an east coast low in April 2022. Picture: Simone De Peak
The deep red rust is a reference to Newcastle, shipping and steel hulls.
Jade Lazarevic
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A whopping 94 per cent of properties sold for a profit.
Jemimah Clegg
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The median profit from property sales was $310,000 in the December quarter compared with $290,000 in the previous quarter. Pic: Shutterstock
It comes with a Mykonos beach club inspired backyard.
Melissa Kehagias
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"She's made it her own," co-listing agent Randall Kemp of Ray White Woollahra said. Pic: Supplied
'McDonald's investments are the most highly sought after'.
Jade Lazarevic
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The historic property dates back to 1870.
Jade Lazarevic
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The Old Schoolhouse at 41 Gills Lane in Brunkerville is listed for sale via expressions of interest with Cain Beckett at Jurds Real Estate. Picture supplied
It includes a gym, home theatre and a 600-bottle wine cellar.
Jade Lazarevic
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51 Steel Street, Redhead is listed for sale via expressions of interest with Andrew and Renee McKiernan at McKiernan Real Estate. Picture supplied
What will the Hunter and its neighbouring regions look like when the REZs are up and running?
Phillip O'Neill
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Taking a ride on the mental health continuum
Tarnya Davis
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Mental wellbeing a constant process
Surely death has enough red tape without the additional worry of real estate issues?
Paul Scott
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It's a bit crook when a final parking spot's not a dead cert
Letters and Short Takes for March 29, 2024
Letters to the Editor • 1hr ago
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The abandoned Myuna Bay site.
Letters to the Editor: March 27, 2024
Letters to the Editor
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Crucial parts of container terminal puzzle

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The co-op expects to do 10 times normal business on Good Friday.
Nick Bielby • 12m ago
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The club has formally expressed interest in taking part.
Max McKinney • 42m ago
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Knights CEO Philip Gardner.
Letters and Short Takes for March 29, 2024
Letters to the Editor • 1hr ago
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The abandoned Myuna Bay site.

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The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take measures including opening more land crossings to allow food supplies into the Gaza Strip.
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Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor called one of the biggest financial frauds in the US.
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Sam Bankman-Fried acknowledged FTX customers suffered and offered an apology to his ex-colleagues. (AP PHOTO)
US President Joe Biden's campaign says a fundraiser in New York City including ex-presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton has raised $US25 million.
A photo together with Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton will cost donors $US100,000. (AP PHOTO)
Abexol, a pioneering new product offers a natural, virtually side-effect-free solution derived from an unexpected source: beeswax.
It's time for Aussies to grab a camera, grab their teammates, and in a 60-second video showing why their reserve team deserves $50,000.
Soccer legend Mary Fowler is backing Uber's Reserve Grade Heroes campaign promising $50,000 to the selected reserve-grade team. Picture by Uber
From the warm cities of South America to the beauty of Antarctica, this cruise has it all.
Emma Brown
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Cruise the southern most point of South America to Antarctica. Picture Shuttestock

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The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Land
Money matters, Zodiac's 18.4-micron fleece is valued at $193.47.
Simon Chamberlain
Armidale's Grace Collins was named the 2024 Rural Achiever.
Elka Devney
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Ethan Starr, Singleton, Shanelle, Hayden and Piper Pescud, Ashtonfield, with Teasha Benn, Singleton.
The ewes sold to buyers in Central West NSW and Victoria
Elka Devney
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Dust'n Rain Dorpers sold 233, 53kg, April/May/June 2023 drop, Dust'n Rain-blood, depastured to Dust'n Rain type four and five Dorper rams, station mated ewes, for $262/head. Picture supplied.
Investment in rural telecommunications infrastructure is needed, Joy Beames writes.
Investment in rural telecommunications infrastructure is needed, Joy Beames writes. Picture via Shutterstock
A Bundella farmer has claimed his first Premer Shield and, in doing so, followed in his father's footsteps.
Ben Jaffrey
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Loretta Serafin, NSW DPI, Andrew Mitchell, Tamalie Farms, and Tony McCumstie, Pacific Seeds. Pictures by Ben Jaffrey
Car Expert
Tweaked styling and more safety equipment mark the latest, modest update for the Hyundai i30 Hatch range, which will soon be sourced entirely from Europe.
William Stopford
Another 700 Suzuki Jimnys have been recalled for a fuel pump fault which could cause the car’s engine to stall unexpectedly.
Jordan Mulach
The Flipper Zero has become the tool of choice to steal cars overseas, and now at least one of the scanning devices has been seized locally.
Jordan Mulach
The Australian Government may announce several key concessions to carmakers when it puts forward revised emissions regulations this week.
William Stopford
Parternship talks between Fisker and Nissan are over, and Fisker's path to continued solvency seems narrower and rockier than ever before.
Derek Fung