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TWO FIRES OVERNIGHT: Fire engulfs derelict Jesmond house and Merewether unit.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (149+ words) newy.com.au – A person escaped a unit fire at Merewether, while a house was gutted by a separate blaze at Jesmond. Watkins Street, Merewether, is closed in both directions between Helen and Berner streets. Bluegum Road at Jesmond is…...
Port Stephens Council opens grants for public spaces and environmental projects
1+ week, 5+ day ago (228+ words) newy.com.au – Port Stephens community groups, businesses and creatives can apply for council funding of up to $20,000 for projects designed to improve public spaces and support local town centres. Applicants are encouraged to work with residents, businesses, community organisations…...
Former Boeing executive Bill Lyons appointed to University of Newcastle role
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (243+ words) newy.com.au – Former Boeing executive Dr William “Bill” Lyons has been appointed the University of Newcastle’s next Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement, although he will not begin the role until September 2026. Dr Lyons will be responsible for strengthening the…...
Port Stephens secures $243,000 to map coastal erosion risks
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (339+ words) newy.com.au – Port Stephens Council will map erosion risks along its coastline after securing a $243,000 NSW government grant for specialist investigations and hazard modelling. The work will cover the open coast from Fingal Bay to Stockton Beach, as well…...
Truck rollover disrupts busy Wallsend intersection
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (145+ words) newy.com.au – A truck rollover disrupted a major Wallsend intersection for almost five hours on Monday morning. Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to the intersection of Newcastle Road and Longworth Avenue just before 6am on August 31. Firefighters arrived…...
Man charged after drone allegedly enters rescue helicopter airspace over Charlestown
2+ week, 6+ day ago (239+ words) newy.com.au – A 46-year-old man has been charged after a drone allegedly entered the airspace of a rescue helicopter flying to a medical emergency over Charlestown. Police allege the helicopter was flying about 1000 feet above the suburb at 1am on…...
King St Hotel awarded $500,000 for live music technology upgrade
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (318+ words) newy.com.au – Newcastle’s King St Hotel will receive $500,000 from the NSW government to install a large LED video display, modern lighting and cameras in its live music space. The venue is one of 33 across NSW sharing $3.8 million in the…...