Source: Newcastle City Council

Artist Margaret Olley has announced she will purchase three paintings by artist Robert Barnes for the Newcastle Region Art Gallery collection.

On Wednesday night Robert Barnes along with Margaret Olley and Barry Pierce, Head Curator of Australian Art at the Art Gallery of NSW, spoke to a crowded gallery of art enthusiasts.

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Posted by on April 21st, 2008
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Source: Hunter New England Health

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and it’s on the increase. In the Hunter New England Health region the number of reported cases has more than doubled over the past five years.

In 2007 there were 1,751 reported cases of Chlamydia, while in 2006 there were 1857 cases. This is compared to 402 cases in 1999.

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Posted by on April 21st, 2008
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By Andrew Parker

Humans and dolphins have been interacting since humans formed organised groups in coastal regions. Our own coastal Australian Aborigines have formed alliances with coastal dolphin pods who assisted them to feed their mobs by driving shoals of fish into bays where they were netted and caught. 

These dolphins were then rewarded with a share of the catch. Dolphins form an integral part of the ‘dreaming’ of coastal Aborigines.

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Posted by on April 18th, 2008
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Source: Hunter Business Chamber

The Hunter Business Chamber has brought together some of the region’s most influential developers and experts to talk about the future shape of the region.

Hilton Grugeon, AM, from Hunter Land and Bill Saddington from Saddingtons Building Supplies will be joined by Lake Macquarie City Council Economic Development Manager, Graeme Hooper, at a special Chamber function this Friday.

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Posted by on April 18th, 2008
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Source: Hunter Water Corporation

The draft H250 Plan outlines how Hunter Water proposes to meet the water supply needs of the Lower Hunter in a sustainable way over the next 50 years.  The draft Plan replaces the Integrated Water Resource Plan released in 2003.

In November 2006 the State Government announced a $342 million plan to secure the water future for the Lower Hunter and the Central Coast regions.  This plan included the proposed Tillegra Dam, planned for the upper reaches of the Williams River, along with the Kooragang Industrial Water Scheme (a major recycling project) and increased pumping capacity from the Williams River during flood flows.

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Posted by on April 18th, 2008
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Source: University of Newcastle

Five University of Newcastle academics have been recognised for their exceptional record of advancing student learning, educational leadership and contribution to teaching.

They have been named winners of this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and Learning Support after being nominated by colleagues and students. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Kevin McConkey, said the awards would be presented at graduation ceremonies being held this week.

"Each recipient has made a significant contribution to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning at the University of Newcastle. All winners are well-deserving of these awards and I pass on my appreciation and congratulations to them."

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Posted by on April 16th, 2008
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Source: Hunter Means Innovation Festival

5th May to 16th May 2008

This is the inaugural Innovation Festival for the Hunter Region, with 50 events being conducted and managed by event sponsors, in 13 different locations, through out Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, with two on the Central Coast.

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Posted by on April 16th, 2008
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Source: Hunter Business Chamber

The confusion and resulting costs to business over the Newcastle Show holiday should never occur again, the President of Hunter Business Chamber, Karen Howard, said today.

“Show holidays in the region have always been a concern to business to whom local government boundaries have little importance in day to day operations yet they dictate who might be at work on the show holiday.”

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Posted by on April 15th, 2008
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Source: Greater Building Society

Greater Building Society’s new chief executive Don Magin has announced several new appointments as he takes the reigns at one of Australia’s largest building societies.

Mr Magin took up the post on April 3, following the retirement of long serving CEO John Arnold. He has appointed IT infrastructure manager Geoff Sullivan as chief information officer. Long time consultant to the Greater, John Dwyer, has been confirmed as head of marketing.

Another long serving employee, Phil Baker, was appointed by the Board to replace Magin as deputy chief executive officer. Baker retains his role of company secretary.

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Posted by on April 15th, 2008
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Source: National Rugby League

By Todd Balym – AAP

Brisbane hooker Michael Ennis made a triumphant return to Newcastle, starring in the Broncos 34-22 NRL victory over the Knights to help his side jump to the top of the NRL table.

Ennis scored two tries and booted seven goals for a personal haul of 22 points, his goalkicking the difference as both sides finished with five tries.</strong>

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Posted by on April 14th, 2008
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