Two men accused of grievously injuring a Newcastle man in Surfers Paradise have appeared before court.
It's alleged the culprits punched the Novocastrian in the face, knocking him to the ground, before stomping on his face and breaking his jaw.
The victim remains in intensive care, regaining consciousness after being placed in an induced coma.
The two men have been remanded in custody.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Monday, 30 December 2013
Plan To Improve Mobile Phone Reception Across The Hunter
Areas of the Hunter affected by mobile phone black spots could soon be remedied with the rollout of a $100 million improvement program.
Deficiencies in mobile phone coverage in Paterson, Vacy and zones of Port Stephens which experience seasonal congestion are expected to be included in the scheme.
Residents are strongly encouraged to advise their local MPs of where reception black spots occur, to ensure the Hunter is considered a priority.
Feedback should be submitted by the 28th of February.
Deficiencies in mobile phone coverage in Paterson, Vacy and zones of Port Stephens which experience seasonal congestion are expected to be included in the scheme.
Residents are strongly encouraged to advise their local MPs of where reception black spots occur, to ensure the Hunter is considered a priority.
Feedback should be submitted by the 28th of February.
Plans to peddle through Hexham
A new cycleway proposed to traverse the Hexham Swamp is expected to generate millions of dollars in eco-tourism.
The eight kilometre track to cross through the area's wetlands, is also intended to provide a safe route into the city for cyclists, bypassing a notorious stretch of highway.
The track would create a link between Shortland and Tarro, as well as a possible connection to other Lower Hunter cycleways, including the Fernleigh Track and the proposed Richmond Vale Cycleway Project.
The cycleway is also intended to enhance the work already underway in the rehabilitation of the Hexham Swamp.
Costs are yet to be determined, but construction is expected to be relatively inexpensive, with plans for the path to incorporate the old Hunter Water pipeline.
The eight kilometre track to cross through the area's wetlands, is also intended to provide a safe route into the city for cyclists, bypassing a notorious stretch of highway.
The track would create a link between Shortland and Tarro, as well as a possible connection to other Lower Hunter cycleways, including the Fernleigh Track and the proposed Richmond Vale Cycleway Project.
The cycleway is also intended to enhance the work already underway in the rehabilitation of the Hexham Swamp.
Costs are yet to be determined, but construction is expected to be relatively inexpensive, with plans for the path to incorporate the old Hunter Water pipeline.
Sand Mine Planned For Williamtown
A proposal to convert 70 hectares of council owned land at Williamtown into a $2.5 million sand mine is currently before state planners.
If approved, the project would see a total of 4.6 million tonnes of sand extracted from the site.
However, concerns have been raised regarding the impact the development would have on air quality, and to traffic-flow along Cabbage Tree Road.
If approved, the project would see a total of 4.6 million tonnes of sand extracted from the site.
However, concerns have been raised regarding the impact the development would have on air quality, and to traffic-flow along Cabbage Tree Road.
Blacksmiths Beach raises Shark Alarm
Hunter life-guards have even more on their hands this summer, with an increase in shark sightings across our beaches, the latest at Blacksmiths Beach.
A shiver of four Great White Sharks was spotted just 50 metres from the shore over the weekend.
A helicopter patrolling a section of Blacksmiths beach caught sight of the pack, forcing members of the Swansea-Belmont Surf Lifesaving Club to close the beach for around 2 hours, scanning the water by jet ski.
Members were later unable to locate the pack.
Shark sightings at Hunter beaches have spiked over recent weeks, and Surfwatch Australia claims masses of bait fish along the coastline are to blame.
A shiver of four Great White Sharks was spotted just 50 metres from the shore over the weekend.
A helicopter patrolling a section of Blacksmiths beach caught sight of the pack, forcing members of the Swansea-Belmont Surf Lifesaving Club to close the beach for around 2 hours, scanning the water by jet ski.
Members were later unable to locate the pack.
Shark sightings at Hunter beaches have spiked over recent weeks, and Surfwatch Australia claims masses of bait fish along the coastline are to blame.
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