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Jackson Vernon

Newcastle upon Tyne, Sydney
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Martin Place siege

Martin Place siege

youtube.com — Live cross from Martin Place in the days after the siege

Ebola crisis leads to long awaited reunion

Ebola crisis leads to long awaited reunion

youtube.com — A Hunter region grandmother is at last reunited with her six grandchildren, who fled ebola stricken Liberia.

The War Horse

The War Horse

youtube.com — An Upper Hunter horse stud continues to breed descendants of the Waler; a horse breed that fought on the frontline in the First World War.

Port Stephens' Fires

Port Stephens' Fires

youtube.com — The cleanup begins after fires tore through the coastal Hunter region of Port Stephens

Newcastle Lord Mayor resigns

Newcastle Lord Mayor resigns

youtube.com — The Newcastle Lord Mayor Jeff McCloy stands down after revelations at the Independent Commission Against Corruption hearings he donated to the political campaigns of three Hunter Liberal MP's.

What does Newcastle's port privatisation promise wider NSW?

What does Newcastle's port privatisation promise wider NSW?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Plans have been announced to sell off Newcastle's massive port facilities to a private operator but what does the billion-dollar deal promise for NSW? Read the response from Port of Newcastle Investments to 730 NSW at: http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201405/r1275070_17215390.pdf

Campaigning underway in Newcastle byelection

Campaigning underway in Newcastle byelection

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Labor, Greens and Independents battle for the seat of Newcastle, left empty after Liberal MP Tim Owen resigned over ICAC allegations.

Port Stephens marina proposal divides community

Port Stephens marina proposal divides community

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — A marina proposal on the tranquil estuary of Port Stephens is dividing locals with greenies and oyster farmers worrying a flawed DA process is ignoring the effects of pollution and boat traffic on aquatic life while a developer and local Council say those fears are unfounded.

Mine encroachment on historic community

Mine encroachment on historic community

The residents of the Bylong Valley concerned over the expansion of a South Korean owned mine on their historic town

EPA rules 'no breach' over AGL coal seam gas wastewater discharge

EPA rules 'no breach' over AGL coal seam gas wastewater discharge

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Updated January 22, 2015 17:31:23 The New South Wales environmental watchdog will not take action against gas giant AGL for the discharging of wastewater from coal seam gas operations into Newcastle's sewer system.

Newcastle earthquake survivors reflect 25 years on

Newcastle earthquake survivors reflect 25 years on

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Updated December 29, 2014 14:03:35 It has been 25 years since the worst earthquake in Australia's history rocked Newcastle. Some survivors of the magnitude 5.6 quake that killed 13 people have shared their stories with the ABC.

Aboriginal artefacts uncovered during Hunter Expressway construction

Aboriginal artefacts uncovered during Hunter Expressway construction

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Updated February 14, 2014 16:19:05 Tens of thousands of Aboriginal artefacts, some potentially dating back 5,000 years, have been uncovered in an archaeological investigation in Newcastle.

A grandmother's search for her grandchildren

A grandmother's search for her grandchildren

youtube.com — A Hunter region woman is working desperately to rescue her six grandchildren from war torn and ebola affected Liberia