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Nearly 300 children went missing from State care last year

The figure marks a slight decrease from 2021 and a further decrease from figures revealed in 2020

Irish Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Council makes decision on Hotel Delany's later hours proposal

Newcastle councillors voted on the matter on Tuesday night.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 18, 2022

Coal-fed hydrogen plant 'cannot go ahead' if Tasmania is to maintain 'clean, green' reputation, expert says

A proposal for a coal-fed hydrogen plant in Tasmania "cannot go ahead" if the state is to live up to its "clean, green" reputation, one expert says — with an activist group vowing to do "everything we can to stop this project".

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Residents speak out against Delany's later trading plan

"It's going to be the residents who cop the flak and the pub who cops the profit."

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2022

Rate debate sparks war of words in council

The point of much contention was the decision to apply for a one off 2.5 per cent rate rise

Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2022

Skate park storm damage reignites site criticism

Long time South Newcastle Beach surfer Bernie Wilson said "all our worst fears came to fruition".

Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2022

Australia Day honours recognise those battling COVID-19, bushfires and climate change

Recipients of this year's Australia Day honours range from those who have worked on the front lines of bushfires, COVID-19 and climate change, to those advocating for Indigenous people and the elderly.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022