Bus driver averts tragedy as wheels fall off

09 Feb 10 | A BUS driver has averted a possible tragedy when he was able to safely stop his vehicle which had lost its rear left wheels with 80 school children on board near Raymond Terrace yesterday, police say.  | CommentsComments (5)

Newcastle fans rock to US singer Taylor Swift

Newcastle fans rock to US singer Taylor Swift
09 Feb 10 | GRAMMY award winning US singer Taylor Swift was back on her country pop throne at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre last night. Throughout her concert Swift shifted between a country twang and  | CommentsComments (6) | GALLERY: Taylor Swift

NSW Government considers extending fast tracking for public housing to private sector

09 Feb 10 | THE NSW Government will consider extending its controversial fast-track approval system for public housing to include private sector developments. The idea has outraged Hunter residents who are  | CommentsComments (10)
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Falling down: Jets lose top-four chance in F3 derby loss

Falling down: Jets lose top-four chance in F3 derby loss
09 Feb 10 | NEWCASTLE'S finals campaign will be a magical mystery tour in enemy territory after they were overwhelmed 3-0 by arch rivals Central Coast at Bluetongue Stadium last night.  | CommentsComments (24)

Guru reckons it's all Jake with state title

Guru reckons it's all Jake with state title
09 Feb 10 | JAKE Higginbottom is up there with the best to come out of the Hunter, Newcastle golfing guru Neville Bell believes. Bell, 65, saw Nathan Green when he was a child prodigy and worked with fello
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Historic spirit of the Hunter found in Antarctica

Historic spirit of the Hunter found in Antarctica 

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Coalition to offer six months off to parents
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Q: Should the fast-track planning process used for public housing be extended to private developments?

Yes
(37.3%)

No
(62.7%)

Total Votes: 158
Poll Date: 08 February, 2010

Fernleigh fallacies

08 Feb 10 | Fernleigh Track linking Newcastle and Lake Macquarie is a shared path for cyclists and walkers, but walkers who break the rules don't like that.
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