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'Huge toll' for family of deceased woman stranded in morgue legal limbo for years
After almost four years, a Supreme Court judge has ended a legal fight over the remains of the First Nations woman, whose family argued she had wanted to be cremated, not buried.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Death and Dying
Mobile phone ban in schools: is it working in the Hunter?
It's been one year since a statewide ban on mobile phones began in NSW public high schools. So, how are students in the Hunter going?
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Public Schools
Duration: 4 minutes 59 seconds
Traditional owners stand ready for 'David and Goliath' fight against Santos, rally hears
This weekend a convoy travelled from Narrabri, via the Upper Hunter to a rally in Newcastle, opposing Santos' $3.6 billion gas developments in the Pilliga in northern New South Wales.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Oil and Gas
Sydney Roosters star Millie Elliott's NRLW premiership ring stolen
After winning an NRLW premiership with a third club, Sydney Roosters prop Millie Elliott says her personalised championship ring has been stolen.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL Women’s Premiership
Can coal survive the solar spread? Major Australian power plant notches 'extraordinary' first
A remarkable first for coal power in Australia gave the beleaguered industry hope recently. But news this week might have snuffed it out again.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Coal
He is renowned as the man behind The Police’s hit-making guitar riffs, but Andy Summers also has a passion for the camera.
While The Police have not played live for many years, Andy Summers still tours and records – and all the while takes photos, which have been featured in more than 60 exhibitions.
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)
Duration: 19 minutes 21 seconds
Newcastle’s new Lord Mayor argues green spaces are vital in a growing city
Civic Park holds a fountain of memories for Dr Ross Kerridge. The recently elected Lord Mayor of Newcastle recalls seeing the iconic fountain’s official opening – and learning a few tips on how to address a crowd – in the 1960s.
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Gardening
Duration: 14 minutes 56 seconds
Mega coal mine seeks short-term extension for operations as deadline for approved lifespan looms
In the long term, Hunter Valley Operations is proposing to extract a further 400 million tonnes of coal by 2050.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Coal
Cocaine and people smuggler still waiting to learn fate as sentencing delayed
Sentencing for a man who pleaded guilty to smuggling in Brazilian divers to retrieve a cocaine stash in Newcastle will be pushed back as a judge orders a contested facts hearing.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Drug Offences
Inquest into fatal police shooting told officer had 'no choice' but to fire his weapon
The fatal shooting of an Indigenous man at a property in Newcastle last year was "fast and totally unexpected," an inquest has heard. The Deputy State Coroner will deliver her findings at a later date.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Law, Crime and Justice
Indigenous tourism experiences raking in billions in NSW alone amid thirst for cultural knowledge
Giving visitors a better understanding of Aboriginal culture is becoming big business in New South Wales, with more than $3 billion spent on cultural tourism in the state last financial year.
Published: Source: ABC New EnglandTopic: Tourism and Leisure Industry
Inquest told man lunged at police with knife before being shot dead
Vision of a fatal police shooting in Newcastle has been played in court on the first day of a coronial inquest.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Shootings
Walgett takes home back-to-back Koori Knockout titles with help from NRL stars
With the likes of Will Kennedy and Ben Barba on their side, Walgett was able to beat the equally star-studded Nanima Common Connection 46-12. On the women's side, the Redfern All Blacks avenged their 2023 grand final loss.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Rugby League
Step inside an (almost) secret garden in the heart of Newcastle
Amid the bustle of Newcastle, hidden in plain sight, is a beautiful garden clinging to a steep slope. Known as Church Walk Park, this inner-city space is cared for by a team of volunteers, including Lindley Havyatt.
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Gardening
Duration: 11 minutes 20 seconds
Sharks 'smash' sea urchins in discovery that could help in battle with invasive pest
Researchers uncover unexpected findings after sharks munch far more voraciously on the spiky sea creatures left out "on a platter" for the invasive creature's known predators, lobsters.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Oceans and Reefs
Duration: 1 minute 54 seconds
Two circuits return for the 2025 Supercars schedule as Sandown moved to later in the year
Ipswich and Tailem Bend return to the Supercars schedule for 2025 as the historic Sandown race moves to the penultimate round in November.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Motor Sports
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