NEWCASTLE NSW NEWS

New clues to killing of nanny left by side of country road - Knox Journal

New clues to killing of nanny left by side of country roadKnox Journal... home to start work as a nanny in a tiny north-western NSW town, 20-year-old Penny Hill was found beaten, slumped against a paddock gate on the side of the road. She never regained consciousness and died two weeks later in hospital in Newcastle.and more »

Uate confident of Blues victory - ABC Online

Uate confident of Blues victoryABC OnlineAkuila Uate says NSW has the team to end Queensland's dominance in the State of Origin. Newcastle Knights winger Akuila Uate has dismissed claims that Queensland has the stronger Origin backline. Uate says his New South Wales teammates Michael Jennings ...and more »

NSW contract killer gets at least 28 years - Ninemsn

NSW contract killer gets at least 28 yearsNinemsnIn the NSW Supreme Court in Newcastle on Friday, Justice Elizabeth Fullerton said the murder was "very close" to the worst case category for sentencing. "Accepting a contract to kill and then executing that agreement coldly and callously cannot be ...and more »

Cox returns to NSW as a fierce rival - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldCox returns to NSW as a fierce rivalSydney Morning HeraldTHE last time Australian netball great Catherine Cox was in Newcastle, she told the Herald that she had been stripped of the NSW Swifts captaincy by new coach Lisa Beehag. A week later Cox revealed that Beehag did not even want the Australian ...Fired-up Cox big worry for SwiftsNewcastle HeraldGuthrie ruled out of Fever clashVoxyCox at Fever-pitch for Swifts return matchNinemsnYahoo!Xtra Blogs (blog)all 9 news articles »

Up, up and away from it all - The Australian

Up, up and away from it allThe AustralianA brisk gust sweeps across the rushes of Polblue Swamp in the Barrington Tops, about 150km north of Newcastle, NSW. While Sydney celebrates New Year's Eve with a bang, we've escaped the hordes to an isolated spot among the snow gums.

Swiftly fly to Newcastle - SportsAustralia.com

Sydney Morning HeraldSwiftly fly to NewcastleSportsAustralia.comThe NSW Swifts ended snapped the perfect run of this season's early season pacesetters, the Melbourne Vixens, last Sunday. The Swifts had an inconsistent start to the season due to their inability to be consistent across four quarters, but since their ...Cox refusing to dwell on historyNewcastle Heraldall 4 news articles »

Rail union caught off guard by RailCorp shakeup - ABC Online

NEWS.com.auRail union caught off guard by RailCorp shakeupABC OnlineThe NSW Government announces a major overhaul of RailCorp, catching Hunter union officials off-guard. Hunter representatives of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union say they were caught off-guard with the State Government's plans for a major shake-up of ...Newcastle and Hunter trains to be run by new bodyNewcastle Herald750 NSW rail jobs to goAdelaide Nowall 365 news articles »

Brazill back but mentor thinks only of fighting a familiar foe - Sydney Morning Herald

Brazill back but mentor thinks only of fighting a familiar foeSydney Morning HeraldFRIENDS will become foes for 60 minutes as NSW Swifts captain Kimberlee Green hosts her former pupil Ashleigh Brazill and the West Coast Fever today. The spotlight may be on the battle between former captain Catherine Cox and Swifts defender Mo'onia ...and more »

Canberra and Newcastle: cultural treasures in Australia - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukCanberra and Newcastle: cultural treasures in AustraliaTelegraph.co.ukThe Lions take on a combined NSW & Queensland Country Team here on June 12 and, given the city's sporting pedigree, the atmosphere should be electric at Hunter Stadium, home to Newcastle Knights. Just make time to explore this intriguing old steel town ...and more »

Uate puts friendship aside - Fiji Times

Sydney Morning HeraldUate puts friendship asideFiji TimesMELBOURNE - Following the mate against mate theory, NSW winger Akuila Uate has put aside his friendship with Newcastle teammate Darius Boyd until after next week's State of Origin opener. Uate and Boyd will face each other in rugby league's showpiece ...No more Mr Knights guy from UateSydney Morning Heraldall 19 news articles »

NSW Govt gives nod to Newcastle gas plant

The NSW government has given the nod to AGL Energy's controversial plan to build a $310 million gas storage facility at Tomago near Newcastle.The project is to be built within the Tomago Sandbeds Catchment ...

NSW govt confirms 750 jobs to go

NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed that 750 RailCorp jobs will be axed.

750 rail jobs to go, NSW govt confirms

NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed that 750 RailCorp jobs will be axed.

NSW govt confirms axing of 750 rail jobs

Workers to be offered voluntary redundancies. 15 May 2012 4:56 PM

Newcastle gas plant approved

The NSW government has given the nod to AGL Energy's plan to build a gas storage facility near Newcastle.

Orica's profit falls due to leaks

Chemical leaks at Orica's plant near Newcastle in NSW have contributed to a four per cent drop in profit.

NSW titles up for grabs at Oakburn

NSW junior sedan and formula 500 titles will be decided on a big day and night of racing at Oakburn Park today.

The buzz about the big things in NSW

IT'S a battle of the big things and Ozzie the Mozzie is thirsty for a piece of the action as dozens of oversized oddities still drawing tourists.

NSW nod for controversial gas project

AGL cleared to build a $310 million gas storage facility at Tomago, near Newcastle.

Mason on trial for NRL return with Knights

Willie Mason has completed his first session with Newcastle's NSW Cup side ahead of his rugby league return against Illawarra on Sunday.