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Whether you are a performance poet, a serious actor or someone who just likes to get up on stage and give it a go, we are looking for you.
ABC Grandstand's home of the AFL competition with the latests comments from our experienced broadcasters.
ABC Grandstand's home of the National Rugby League competition with videos, photos and the latests comments from our experienced broadcasters.
Each week 'Conversations Podcast' brings you a conversation between Carol Duncan and a person from the Newcastle and the Hunter region of New South Wales who is doing extraordinary things at home or abroad.
As an author, columnist, mother of three, pug owner and freelance wife, Susan Maushart has developed a keen interest in why people make the choices they do.
All things rail. Your host is former Deputy Prime Minister and train enthusiast Tim Fischer.
This year marks quite a milestone - 7 years of getting more of our original songwriters and their music to a wider audience, of supporting emerging and established talent in the Hunter and Central Coast area ...a tradition worth celebrating!
The ABC Fiction Award is presented annually to the winner of a nationwide competition held by ABC Books, with the support of ABC Local Radio and ABC Television.
Photos, video, audio and articles about the 2007 June Long Weekend storms, which resulted in a natural disaster affecting the Hunter and Central Coast regions.
ABC Newcastle is exploring the ways that local people are reducing energy and resource consumption
The 2020 summit follows Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's announcement in early February that he would convene 1000 of Australia's "best and brightest brains" to help to develop a long term strategy for the country's future
The apology in Federal Parliament to the Stolen Generations of Australia is expected to become a defining moment in the nation's history. Crowds gathered across the country to mark the occasion with tears, cheers and emotional displays of relief, happiness and in some cases, anger.
The Nightwatchmen bring you the latest on the Test matches between Australia and the West Indies
We're proud of the music we play. It's a unique mix of contemporary adult album tracks, pop, blues and roots from Australia and around the world..
Find some inspiration for your Christmas dinner, and share your own recipes for your chance to win a cooking book from ABC Books.
The chalk dust flew thick and fast on the footpaths of Church St, Mayfield yesterday as students from five local primary schools channelled the spirit of Christmas.
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Reporter: Anthony Scully
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Reporter: Anthony Scully
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Garth went along to the Combined Charity Christmas Warehouse to see where the Hunter's donations will end up this year
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Reporter: Brooke Bannister
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Reporter: Brooke Bannister
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Wednesday, December 03, 2008
There are walking trails at Port Stephens that will fulfil your desire for a brisk walk and some that will test the limits of your fitness.
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Reporter: Anthony Scully
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Reporter: Anthony Scully
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Wednesday, December 03, 2008
An independent survey, finding that more than 60 percent of Newcastle residents support the removal of the inner city rail line, has been released to the public.
Clouds may have obscured part of last night's smiley face in the skies over Newcastle but Newcastle astrophotographers caught a sneak glimpse.
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Reporter: Anthony Scully and Garth Russell
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Reporter: Anthony Scully and Garth Russell
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Tuesday, December 02, 2008
The global economic downturn has taken its toll on the luxury boat industry with ripples being felt in Nelson Bay.
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Reporter: Anthony Scully
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Monday, December 01, 2008
Reporter: Anthony Scully
ABC Newcastle NSW
First published: Monday, December 01, 2008
The pest Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), has been discovered at Thorpdale in Gippsland. It's discovery, just over six weeks ago has lead to a trade standstill for the region. Farmers are eagerly awaiting to hear if they'll be able to sell their crops this summer. The region, 140k's south east of Melbourne, produces on average 70,000 tonnes of spuds each year, with ninety per cent of the harvest going interstate. But while the region remains in quarintine, no potato can cross the border, leaving farmers and their families in the unknown...
Children's TV legend Miss Kim, former host of "Romper Room", learned just how much she has stayed in people's memories.
A look behind the scenes of the Newcastle Regional Museum collection.
