Police have shut down a large-scale ICE syndicate operating in the Maitland area.
Seven people were arrested yesterday during raids on 18 properties at East Maitland, Chisholm, Thornton, Rutherford, Dungog, Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae and the Gold Coast.
Drugs and more than $100,000 in cash were seized.
It follows a near 12 month investigation.
Three women aged 23 to 49 and two men aged 23 and 44 were charged here, while two other men aged 29 and 45 were arrested on the GOLD COAST.
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Lotto Winnings Go Unclaimed
TWO Lotto players in the Hunter have become millionaires but they don't know about it yet, with another big win over the weekend.
An unregistered player who purchased a ticket at Waratah Village for Saturday's draw is now 2-million dollars richer.
Meanwhile a million dollars remains unclaimed from a ticket purchased at the Marketown Newsagency in January.
An unregistered player who purchased a ticket at Waratah Village for Saturday's draw is now 2-million dollars richer.
Meanwhile a million dollars remains unclaimed from a ticket purchased at the Marketown Newsagency in January.
Upraoar Over Glendale Interchange Sculpture
The erection of a sculpture at the site of the Glendale Transport Interchange has raised eyebrows.
There's speculation the cost of the 3 large intertwined metal rings near a planned roundabout at the Glendale Shopping Centre is almost half a million dollars.
The rings are meant to symbolize the linking of the communities of Cardiff and Glendale.
Residents have vented their ire on social media saying the money could've been better spent elsewhere.
Some comments on Lake Macquarie Council's Facebook page have described the sculpture as looking like over-sized hoola hoops, recycled Olympic rings from the Sydney 2000 games and a dog's chew toy.
There's speculation the cost of the 3 large intertwined metal rings near a planned roundabout at the Glendale Shopping Centre is almost half a million dollars.
The rings are meant to symbolize the linking of the communities of Cardiff and Glendale.
Residents have vented their ire on social media saying the money could've been better spent elsewhere.
Some comments on Lake Macquarie Council's Facebook page have described the sculpture as looking like over-sized hoola hoops, recycled Olympic rings from the Sydney 2000 games and a dog's chew toy.
Hunter Street Business Owners Air Concerns Over Light Rail
Business owners on Hunter Street have met with transport officials to discuss the impact of the light rail project in Newcastle.
Retailers are reportedly worried about what the segregated rail line will do to business, with the lack of parking likely to have a major impact on passing trade once construction gets under way.
The prospect of compensation was raised along with the potential of a class action against the government, however the business owners decided compensation for incurred losses would be the better alternative.
Meanwhile the public exhibition period for the light rail plans has been extended until May 27 to allow more time for the community to provide feedback on the project.
So far, Transport For NSW has received about 60 written submissions, while around 120 comments have been made through the interactive online Social pinpoint map.
The community survey on future transport and light rail review of environmental factors is available online at revitalisingnewcastle.com.au
Email submissions can also be made to projects@transport.nsw.gov.au
Retailers are reportedly worried about what the segregated rail line will do to business, with the lack of parking likely to have a major impact on passing trade once construction gets under way.
The prospect of compensation was raised along with the potential of a class action against the government, however the business owners decided compensation for incurred losses would be the better alternative.
Meanwhile the public exhibition period for the light rail plans has been extended until May 27 to allow more time for the community to provide feedback on the project.
So far, Transport For NSW has received about 60 written submissions, while around 120 comments have been made through the interactive online Social pinpoint map.
The community survey on future transport and light rail review of environmental factors is available online at revitalisingnewcastle.com.au
Email submissions can also be made to projects@transport.nsw.gov.au
Friday, 13 May 2016
Chlamydia On The Increase In The Hunter
The latest figures show there's been an alarming rise in the Hunter's sexually transmitted infection rate.
Just over a thousand cases of Chlamydia have been reported this year to April, which is 171 more compared to the same time last year.
Hunter New England Health says it's important people are regularly tested to stop the spread of the disease, particularly those under the age of 25 who've changed partners and are having unprotected sex.
Newcastle Uni Graduate Salaries
New figures reveal how much a Newcastle University graduate can expect to earn in their first year in the workforce.
The median starting salary is around 56-thousand dollars, which is on par with universities such as Charles Stuart, U.T.S, Macquarie and Wollongong.
While just over two thirds of Newcastle graduates will land a full time job 4 months after leaving university.
The median starting salary is around 56-thousand dollars, which is on par with universities such as Charles Stuart, U.T.S, Macquarie and Wollongong.
While just over two thirds of Newcastle graduates will land a full time job 4 months after leaving university.
Waratah Service Station Held Up
An armed robber has made of with cash after a hold-up at a Waratah service station.
The man entered the Metro outlet on Lambton Road wielding a knife just after 6.30 last night and threatened the 30-year-old male attendant.
He was handed a small amount of cash from the till before running off down Lambton Road.
He's only been described as wearing dark clothing.
The man entered the Metro outlet on Lambton Road wielding a knife just after 6.30 last night and threatened the 30-year-old male attendant.
He was handed a small amount of cash from the till before running off down Lambton Road.
He's only been described as wearing dark clothing.
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