- In short: One of the first cashless gaming trials in NSW found the technology made little difference to the behaviour of gamblers. ... read full post
- In short: The ICAC said Tim Crakanthorp committed a "substantial breach" of public trust but found no finding of corruption.
- Tim Crakanthorp has accepted the findings of the investigation.
- What's next? Premier Chris Minns said Mr Crakanthorp will not be returning to the frontbench due the breach of public trust.
- In short: The ICAC has conducted a preliminary investigation and terminated its probe into whether former state Labor minister Tim Crakanthorp failed to declare a conflict of interest.
- The Newcastle MP self-reported that he had failed to declare landholdings owned by his family.
- What's next? The state's corruption watchdog said it would not be pursuing further action.
Good news for transitioning away from being the world's biggest coal port. ... read full post
- In short: The former Rhondda Colliery site will be turned into a $95-million motorsport park.
- The project is part of the NSW government's ambition to repurpose old coal mines.
- What's next? Construction of the park is expected be be finished by 2026.
- In short: A Newcastle-based wellness clinic sacked Lainie Chait for getting a COVID vaccine in 2021.
- The Fair Work Commission has ruled that the decision was "inherently unreasonable".
- What's next? Ms Chait says she is glad the case is over and has been awarded damages.
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COVID vax rates below 10 per cent, amid booster call ahead of winter wave ... read full post
- In short: David Brian Shinner, 62, has been sentenced to three and a half years jail, with two years and one month non-parole.
- The court heard Shinner pulled a gun on a chef in Branxton, NSW, because he was angry over the quality of his sweet and sour pork.
- Shinner pleaded guilty to using an offensive weapon at the restaurant.
In short: A section of a street in the Newcastle suburb of Lambton remains taped off as part of the investigation into the alleged murder of a young couple.
Police divers searched a nearby waterway.
Friends and colleagues of the couple have expressed disbelief and shock.
City venue floods in downpour, gig called off halfway through ... read full post
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- In short: Asset Energy Pty Ltd says it's committed to a drilling project to extract gas off the NSW coast, despite government opposition. ... read full post
- In short: Pro-renewable rallies have been held in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland
- Among the events were rallies in support of the Hunter and Illawarra offshore wind zones in NSW
- What's next? The federal government is assessing feasibility licence applications for the Hunter offshore wind zone before making a decision on successful applicants.
Key points:
- Ninety-nine demonstrators were listed at Newcastle Local Court today over the November Newcastle protest
- The action stopped exports of coal from the Port of Newcastle, the largest coal port in the world
- Magistrate Stephen Olischlager says protesters had acted out of genuine concern for the environment
Key points:
- NSW has recorded a significant rise in COVID infections
- Two variants are responsible for most cases in the state
- Those with the virus are urged to stay home or wear a mask outside
Police pursuit ends in crash on Newcastle Inner City Bypass ... read full post