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OneSteel fined $15k for breaking Environment Protection Licence

The Environment Protection Authority has fined OneSteel Wire Pty Ltd for breaching its licence at its Mayfield North site.

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Sniffer dog training gives domestic dogs mental stimulation

A dog trainer in Newcastle starts a course teaching domestic pets how to be sniffer dogs.

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Highs and lows as a domestic violence counsellor

With domestic violence on the rise, how do counsellors cope with the confronting work?

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Rates of elder abuse in Hunter region on rise says women's centre

An organisation working with domestic violence victims in Newcastle says elder abuse is on the rise.

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Church says email shows police officer knew about boys' home archives

The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle says it has found an email which shows a police officer was told about boys home archives, contrary to his claims.

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Why women choose to give birth at home

While giving birth in a hospital remains the most popular option for mothers in New South Wales, a few hundred women choose to give birth in their homes each year.

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Unique program giving domestic violence victims fresh hope

A unique mentoring program helping victims of domestic violence gain new skills is being hailed a success.

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Art group changing lives of Indigenous people with disability

A community-group for Aboriginal people with a disability in Newcastle is changing lives through art.

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Aboriginal artists promote reconciliation through First Fleet sculpture

A group of Aboriginal artists hopes a sculpture depicting the First Fleet will encourage conversations about reconciliation.

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Boarding house residents ordered to leave amid 'death trap' claims

The caretakers of three Newcastle boarding houses that are set to be shut down because of fire concerns say claims their homes are death traps are "nonsense".

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COVID-19 fragments detected in Newcastle sewage

New South Wales' Hunter region is on high alert after fragments of COVID-19 with a high viral load are detected in three Newcastle  sewage treatment plants.

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Buildev 'wanted to discuss coal loader plans with Baird'

Buildev co-founder Darren Williams wanted former ministers Mike Gallacher and Chris Hartcher to set up a meeting with the now Premier Mike Baird about one of the company's proposals, the Independent...

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Industrial Heritage Association hoping to build BHP memorial

The Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association is continuing negotiations to secure land for a BHP memorial.

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Koppers Mayfield directed to upgrade site to reduce odour

A Newcastle facility at the centre of a chemical leak two years ago has been ordered to upgrade its operations.

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Orica reduces environmental footprint with recycled water

Orica's Kooragang Island plant will no longer be the Hunter's largest user of freshwater once it starts using recycled water from today.

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Catholic Church wants rental scheme continued

Catholic Church wants rental scheme continued for affordable housing

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Person dies in Mayfield house fire

A person has died in a house fire in the Hunter Valley.

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Memorial to honour those who lost their lives making steel

A Newcastle blacksmith is using a former BHP power hammer to create a memorial that will honour those who lost their lives while making steel.

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Former Newcastle steelworkers share their stories

The Newcastle steelworks was once the beating heart of Australia's industrial sector. Today, former employees are gathering to commemorate 100 years since the steelworks opened.

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Supermarket brings more uncertainty for Mayfield businesses

Uncertainty about parking changes, stemming from a major supermarket development, has prompted more Mayfield businesses to shut their doors.

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Steelwork fatalities revealed in long lost book

The Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association says it is unbelievable that a long lost book of steelwork fatalities has been found.

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Doctors warn air pollution in Newcastle equivalent to smoking 'almost a...

A group of doctors say air pollution in parts of Newcastle is now at a level equal to smoking almost a cigarette a day.

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Man undergoing surgery after tomahawk attack

Police are investigating a tomahawk attack in Mayfield.

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Two Newcastle men charged with child sex crimes

Two men from the Newcastle region have been charged with child sex crimes, accused of using the internet to groom young children.

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Police officer injured after Newcastle pursuit

Police are calling for witnesses after an officer was injured after a pursuit.

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