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Naturally, it's easy to relax on the NSW North Coast
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SCALLOPED bays, shimmering lagoons and lush rainforest make the New South Wales North Coast a great getaway. Comment?
A FATHER and son from Australia flew all the way from Down Under to 1066 Country to find out about their Hastings family history. Comment?
Police wanted more information in abuse cases
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An inquiry into child sexual abuse in the New South Wales Hunter Valley Catholic Church has heard an investigator did not want to examine allegations of abuse because he was waiting for more information. Comment?
"How Safe Are We? Balancing Risks, Benefits, and Costs" featuring John Mueller
Featuring John Mueller, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute, Senior Research Scientist, Mershon Center, Ohio State University; and Mark G. Stewart, Visiting Fellow, Cato Institute, Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Newcastle, Australia; moderated by Laura Odato, Director of Government Affairs, Cato Institute. Comment?
NSW revs up for anti-homophobia day
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Commemorate IDAHO, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobi, this Friday at a range of events being held throughout Sydney and regional New South Wales. Comment?
No respite for Lions as 'country' team taps Super Rugby
The British and Irish Lions will have no respite when they face a Combined New South Wales-Queensland Country team on their upcoming tour after coach Cam Blades confirmed he would be picking Super Rugby players. Comment?
Leading Australian Garment Printing Company Expands Services To Include Promotional Products
As business growth continues to exceed expectations Newcastle based company, T Shirt Printing Australia, has responded to new and existing customer demand to provide a one-stop solution for Printed Promotional Products. Comment?
Officer admits slow response to sex abuse claims
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The former head of the police force in the New South Wales Hunter Valley has told an inquiry that investigations into child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy could have been "better managed". An inquiry has heard claims that important police documents regarding allegations of child sexual abuse in the Hunter Valley's Catholic Church sat on the desk ... (more) Comment?
ICAC told $1,800 dinner not lavish
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A businessman who paid $1,800 for a dinner to celebrate a coal deal has told the ICAC the dinner was not lavish. Comment?
The British and Irish Lions will have no respite when they face a combined New South Wales-Queensland Country team on their upcoming tour after coach Cam Blades confirmed he would be picking Super Rugby players. Comment?
You call those drugs what?
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SYNTHETIC drugs should be renamed "social tonics" to differentiate them from illicit substances, an Australian adult industry group has said. 7 comments
Smith earns Levinus Clarkson Award
... all seven semesters at Clarkson, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He studied abroad at the University of Newcastle, Australia, in the fall of 2011 for the other semester. In the summer of 2011, Smith was selected to be a fellow of the United States ... Comment?
Glencore Xstrata Shelves Balaclava Island Coal Export Terminal
Glencore Xstrata PLC Monday said it would abandon plans for a new coal shipping facility in Queensland state, a move that reflects sustained weakness in Australia's once-booming coal export industry. Comment?
Senior policeman to front abuse inquiry
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A New South Wales inquiry will this morning hear from the senior policeman who allegedly told whistleblower Peter Fox to stop investigating child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in the Hunter Valley. Comment?
Pop-up shop idea to return life to city
Pop Up Launceston founders Karen Revie and Kitty Taylor outside one of the city's vacant shops. Comment?
Forensic work winning war on crime, but it's no TV show
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Scientific Officer Elton Potgieter of the Forensic Ballistic Investigation Section, New South Wales Police Force takes us through the process of identifying firearms. Comment?
Manu Samoa selects on the availability of players
Manu Samoa Head Coach, Stephen Betham says the selection of the Manu Samoa team is based on the availability of the players. Comment?
Panella recipient of inaugural Binskin Award
'Condell Park's nineteen year old harness racing track star Lauren Panella will be the recipient of the Inaugural Serenade Leather Jack and J.E. Binskin Harness Racing Achievement Award on Schweppes Sydney Cup Gala Race Night, Friday, May 31st, at Sydney's Bankstown Paceway,' Bankstown Paceway director Megan Lavender has announced. Comment?
Australian immigration detains five Fijians
In an interview with The Fiji Times yesterday, Australian Department of Immigration spokesperson Lancia Jordana said the Fijians, who were among 27 illegal workers and visa over-stayers, were nabbed following a raid in New South Wales last week. Comment?
Police Called Off Search for Two Missing Carnival Cruise Ship Passengers
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Police have called off the search for two Australian passengers two days after they were lost overboard from a Carnival Corp. Comment?