Beginning Sunday, 14 March 2010, supporters will walk the length of the Williams River, from close to the source to where it meets the sea at Nobbys Head to deliver the message: This is the magnificent Williams Valley, one of the Hunter's many assets, fed ...
Walk for the Williams (river) on Mar11 2010
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For the eighth year running Samaritans is gearing up to provide a traditional Christmas lunch to over 600 guests on Christmas Day. The Newcastle Christmas Lunch in the Park is steeped in tradition and is an important day for people in the community who may not be in a ...
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Davies Shoes: Celebrating 70 years in Mayfield on Dec11 2009
Whilst many consider Friday 13th an unlucky date, in this instance it has proved a talisman for business longevity. This Sunday, Davies Shoes celebrates its Platinum anniversary; 70 years of trading in Mayfield. The business was started by Emlyn Davies in Kurri Kurri in 1927 and he opened a Mayfield ...
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Down & out head to Broadmeadow PCYC on Nov25 2009
HUNTER COMMUNITY OPENS DOORS IN SOCIAL INCLUSION WEEK The Hunter Community is coming together during National Social Inclusion Week to open doors for people in tough times, at the inaugural Hunter Homeless Connect Day, Thursday 26 November at Newcastle PCYC, Broadmeadow. Spokesperson for the community coalition, Centrelink ...
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Mater staff notch nearly 2 millennium at work on Nov19 2009
CALVARY MATER HOSPITAL STAFF AWARDS Over one hundred people will attend Calvary Mater Newcastle’s Annual Celebration of Service Awards tonight at 6pm. Staff, family and friends join invited community guests to honour staff receiving awards in the new Lecture Theatre at the Mater. Calvary Mater ...
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Migration revisited on Oct28 2009
60th ANNIVERSARY OF POST WAR MIGRATION IN THE NEWCASTLE AND HUNTER REGION The Ethnic Communities Council of Newcastle & Hunter Region celebrates the 60th Anniversary of post-war migration in the Newcastle and Hunter Region on the weekend of Saturday 7 November 2009 and Sunday 8 November 2009. ...
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Islington march ‘more than a protest’ on Oct27 2009
RECLAIMING THE NIGHT Women and Children will reject the shackles of fear and demand an end to violence this Friday at Newcastle’s annual Reclaim The Night event. Hundreds will march along Maitland Road past Islington Park in an international tradition of women and children reclaiming their right to safety ...
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Wesley Mission initiative on suicide on Oct19 2009
MEMORIAL SERVICE TO BREAK SILENCE ON SUICIDE Wesley Mission LifeForce will hold a Memorial Day Service for people touched by the tragic circumstances of suicide in Newcastle this Thursday. The Memorial Day Service will bring people together in a spirit of comfort and hope, allowing them the space ...
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Creative for a cause on Oct14 2009
CANON SNAPS FOR BLOOD SERVICE Friday, 16 October 2009 is the 80th anniversary of blood donation in Australia. It is also the day that Canon Australia will present the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS) with a cheque for $500 on behalf of Canon Employee Photo Competition ...
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Daytime Carers’ Ball on Oct12 2009
A STARRY, STARRY DAY TO THANK HUNTER CARERS The stars will be out, but the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre hopes the sun will be shining for the annual 2009 Carer’s Daytime Ball. This special free event has been organised by the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre ...
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Anglican Care auxiliary’s 32nd art show on Oct12 2009
THE GIRLS PULL UP FUNDRAISING SLEEVES AGAIN The Anglican Care Auxiliary will hold their 32nd Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale at Anglican Care Village, Toronto Road, Booragul from Friday, 16 October 2009. Official Opening of the Exhibition will be held in the Chapel at 5pm ...
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Mission Australia’s 150th on Oct7 2009
MISSION AUSTRALIA MARKS 150 YEARS WITH A THANK YOU EVENT FOR ITS NEWCASTLE SUPPORTERS One of the country’s leading community service organisations, Mission Australia, is marked its 150th anniversary in 2009 – 150 years helping individuals and families in need. Marking the occasion, a morning tea ...
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Upper Hunter council centre a ‘fine country building’ on Sep22 2009
‘THIS BUILDING HAS TAKEN THE VERNACULAR OF THE WOOLSHED OR BARN .. TRANSLATED INTO A SOPHISTICATED .. BUILDING’ PERFECT spring weather provided a superb backdrop to the official opening of the Upper Hunter Shire Council’s new $5 million Administration Centre in Scone on Saturday. Over 300 residents ...
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Road to Recovery charity walk on Sep15 2009
SURVIVORS OF ABUSE WALK TO SYDNEY TO URGE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS Four young women, all survivors of abuse, will walk from the Hunter to Sydney to raise awareness about abuse as well as urgently needed funds for the local centre they say has helped them to heal from their ...
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Catholic ‘open day’ on Sep15 2009
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OPENS DOORS TO PUBLIC In a first this week, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is opening its doors to the public. “We are inviting the community to come in, to see and explore what the Catholic Church does throughout our local area,” said Mrs Teresa Brierley, Vice Chancellor ...
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Golden Years of Charlestown East PS on Sep15 2009
SCHOOL COMMUNITY CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN STYLE Charlestown East Public School community prepares for a long weekend of nostalgia as it celebrates the school’s fiftieth anniversary. Celebrations start with a matinee performance of “The Golden Years”, a specially written musical relaying the memories of a student ...
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GG at HVG for rose spectacular on Sep13 2009
OFFICIAL DEDICATION OF FAMILY SCULPTURES TO LAUNCH ROSE SPECTACULAR From October 12 to November 15 2009, visitors to Hunter Valley Gardens will be greeted by a sensory explosion of sight and fragrance as they view 35,000 rose bushes with up to two million rose blooms as ...
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210 years of sea trade on Sep5 2009
MARITIME SPECTACULAR FOR A MARITIME CITY The annual National Maritime Festival will be held this year at the Newcastle foreshore on SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 2009. At the helm for her second year as Event Manager is Erica Townsend under the watchful eye of Maritime Centre President, Peter Morris ...
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Fire and water on Sep4 2009
FREE FIREWORKS CELEBRATE NEWCASTLE’S MARITIME CENTRE FUNDRAISER For the first time Fireworks will erupt over the Harbour at Honeysuckle to celebrate the Maritime Centre’s major fundraiser ‘The Maritime Ball’. This Fireworks Spectacular will best be seen from Scratchley’s to the Maritime Centre at Honeysuckle. The community are invited ...
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Light the Night next week on Sep3 2009
JOIN THE LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION AND LIGHT THE NIGHT IN NEWCASTLE THIS SEPTEMBER The first Light the Night event for NSW will be held next Wednesday in Newcastle and promises to be an inspiring night to remember, celebrate ...
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Hamilton woman Akur Shanloy is in desperate need of help after flying to Nairobi in an effort to bring her sick husband back home. Her husband, Marial, suffered a stroke while visiting relations in Sudan, late last year and ...Read on →
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Hunter’s brightest to power NSW
Thirty Hunter locals will play a starring role in the upgrade of the NSW electricity network joining another 121 bright sparks as first-year apprentices with EnergyAustralia. This year marks 100 years since the start of EnergyAustralia’s apprenticeship program. ...Read on →
Supporting Young Adults with Physical Disabilities
Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking information from parent carers of young adults with a physical disability to assist in building a case for a purpose-built supported accommodation facility in the Lake Macquarie/Newcastle area. Council’s Community Planner ...Read on →
Boat Harbour community regenerating the foreshore
Port Stephens Council is working with the Boat Harbour community to regenerate the foreshore area after a recent spate tree poisoning, starting with a working bee on Saturday 27 March. Speaking today Environmental Services Manager Bruce Petersen said ...Read on →
St Vincent de Paul Society condemns Welfare Quarantining Decision
The St Vincent de Paul Society today condemned a Senate Inquiry’s findings on compulsory income management. We receive this news with a sad heart,” said National Council Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. ...Read on →
Walk for the Williams (river)
Beginning Sunday, 14 March 2010, supporters will walk the length of the Williams River, from close to the source to where it meets the sea at Nobbys Head to deliver the message: This is the ...Read on →
Newcastle Airport stays with community
Port Stephens and Newcastle Councils, each 50% owners of Newcastle Airport Limited (NAL), will retain the current ownership arrangement to keep the company as a community asset. Today (9 March 2010) both councils consider recommendations to explore short to ...Read on →
Recognition of Carers
NSW OPPOSITION TO INTRODUCE CARERS RECOGNITION BILL Hunter based MLC Robyn Parker says the NSW Opposition will introduce the NSW Carers Recognition Bill 2010 this week, which will recognize the contribution that carers make in the community. Mrs ...Read on →
Morpeth Bridge closure postponed
Wednesday 10 March 2010 ~ The RTA advises that the planned night closure of Morpeth Bridge tomorrow night (Wednesday 10 March) has been postponed to allow time for the installation of additional equipment to support the bridge deck. ...Read on →
Eclectic Salon
Saturday, 13 (&14) March 2010 ~ GREENWAY GALLERY proudly supports Morpeth’s Festival of Two Palettes. A salon showing of selected artists Ileana Clarke, Ros Elkin, Caroline Lobsey , Linda Greedy , Pam Ireland and Gianna Fallavolitta. Only on the weekend ...Read on →
Postage Paid Berlin
Cooks Hill galleries presents a ‘European to Australia experience’ opening Friday March 19. The exhibition continues until April 12 and both artists paintings are online from March 16 at http://www.cookshill.com James Drinkwater - Exhibition of oil ...Read on →
Hair Loss for comrade
12 March 2010 ~ Girrakool School is holding a "hair loss" ceremony on the 12th of March inside the Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre at Mt Penang. As you are probably aware "the world's greatest shave" is approaching ...Read on →
LANE CLOSURE – NORTH OF SWANSEA BRIDGE
Monday (& Tuesday) 8 March 2010 ~ Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Pacific Highway one kilometre north of Swansea Bridge next week. The RTA will close one southbound lane on Monday 8 March ...Read on →
MORPETH BRIDGE – ONE NIGHT CLOSURE
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 ~ 6pm. RTA is working on the Morpeth Bridge to increase the bridge’s load capacity and reduce future maintenance requirements. In order to carry out this work, Morpeth Bridge will be closed to traffic ...Read on →
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