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Council backflips on controversial naming of violence shelter
A New South Wales council reverses its decision to name a domestic violence shelter after the local mayor, who has admitted assaulting a partner.
Mining company steps up compensation fight against Australian government
A company stripped of a mining licence in the NSW Hunter Valley hires a Washington lobby group as part of a compensation battle.
Healthy lifestyle program addresses need in Newcastle
A food-centred charity in Newcastle says people need more support in learning how to have a healthy lifestyle.
Child sex abuse survivors continue healing process
Child abuse survivors in Newcastle gather each month to support each other, as the Royal Commission continues.
Boa constrictor which 'may have tried to strangle its owner' confiscated by police
Police seize a boa constrictor from a house in the New South Wales Hunter Valley over fears it may have tried to strangle its owner in his sleep, and eaten a small dog.
Syrian refugees start first day at school in Australia
A Newcastle school welcoming Syrian refugee students finds the new arrivals enrich the school environment.
Crews battle bushfires at Hunter's Port Stephens, Cessnock
Firefighters are working to manage more than 50 fires across NSW, as they battle an out-of-control blaze at Port Stephens in the Hunter region.
Properties threatened as fires move through NSW Hunter region
Easing weather conditions have helped fire crews in the New South Wales Hunter Valley gain the upper hand in the battle against a blaze threatening homes near Cessnock.
New artwork by John Olsen unveiled in Newcastle
A man described as one of Australia's greatest living artists, John Olsen, has unveiled an artwork paying tribute to his hometown of Newcastle.
NSW rugby sevens championship in Newcastle aiming to further boost sport's popularity
Organisers of a state rugby sevens championship being held in Newcastle hope it will grow the sport's popularity.