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Dark days: The scourge of homelessness

Dark days: The scourge of homelessness  

Sue Dark doesn’t have the luxury, or the inclination, to ignore the Hunter’s homelessness crisis. As director of CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, Ms Dark doesn’t really have a choice.

There’s no room for mistakes in Michael Wilson's work

There’s no room for mistakes in Michael Wilson's work
Michael Wilson is used to the big jobs using the largest lathe in the southern hemisphere on the gargantuan turbines out of coal-fired power stations.

Tania's final gift

Tania's final gift
In the months preceding her death from cancer, Tania Birss made the altruistic decision to donate her body to science. And on June 30, last year, the young Lorn mother became one of the 10 Hunter ...

Bowser bandit

Bowser bandit
A man in his ute got more than he bargained for when he failed to pay for fuel at Woodville – he was chased.   1

Phone tower stands dormant

Phone tower stands dormant
A review of regional telecommunication services has found that poor mobile phone reception is the number one concern for residents in regional Australia.

A ringing endorsement for history

The bell at Morpeth Public School has been an iconic feature for many years and now it will be given a facelift.
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Kurri Kurri & District Pre-School
26 May 2012
Kurri Kurri Pre-School are holding a Yard and Bake Sale to raise much-needed funds for the community based Pre-School.

ANGLICAN PARISH of BRANXTON,GRETA & LOCHINVAR - MARKET DAY
02 June 2012
If you have things you would like to sell, or you are crafty and have a passion for making things - this may be the day to sell them.

"Living Life" With Ita Buttrose
06 June 2012
Ita is Key Note speaker for our event "Living Life - What's age got to do with it".

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