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Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud admits it was a mistake by the former Coalition government not to announce a $250million funding package for a Newcastle Container Terminal - but he insists that Labor now fund the project, which is considered essential for the Hunter's economic diversification.

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There is a permanent blood donor centre at Holland Drive in the Arthur's Hill area of Newcastle

A man was left with a fractured skull and broken collar bone following reports of an assault at around 3.05am on Sunday, June 12

With American pop superstar Diana Ross performing at Chester-le-Street's Rivderside Stadium, we recall a fine show at Newcastle Arena exactly 25 years ago

The line will link towns in the south-east of Northumberland with Newcastle

Gloria Jean's Coffee only reopened the branch in the city centre earlier this year

Graham Grant, the city's top transport official, is the latest in a string of high-profile departures from the civic centre over recent months

Locations of long COVID clinics yet to be decided, but Hunter clinicians are already receiving referrals as more patients seek help.