# christmas market (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover christmas market. Page: Feed: --- ## [University of Newcastle book fair is coming](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/university-of-newcastle-book-fair-is-coming/) _2026-08-27 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ Thousands of books will soon be packed into one of Newcastle’s biggest venues, with some unusual finds among the collection. The Friends of the University Annual Book Fair will return to the Great Hall at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus from the 11 to 15 September. More than 40,000 second-hand books will be available, \[…\] The post University of Newcastle book fair is coming appeared… ## [New trains on track to replace ageing XPT fleet](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/new-trains-on-track-to-replace-ageing-xpt-fleet/) _2026-08-27 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ Newcastle passengers could be among those to benefit from a new fleet of regional trains set to replace the ageing XPT, with the rollout now reaching a major milestone. More than half of the 29 new Regional Rail Fleet trains are now in Australia, with 16 trains delivered so far. That includes nine of the \[…\] The post New trains on track to replace ageing XPT fleet appeared first on Newcastle… ## [$40m boost to help women stay safely at home](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/40m-boost-to-help-women-stay-safely-at-home/) _2026-08-27 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ A NSW program designed to help women and children remain safely in their communities is set to receive a major funding boost. More than $40 million will be provided to Staying Home Leaving Violence services across the state, with all 52 services to receive a 50 per cent increase in core funding over the next \[…\] The post $40m boost to help women stay safely at home appeared first on Newcastle… ## [Fatal crash at Swansea claims passenger’s life](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/fatal-crash-at-swansea-claims-passengers-life/) _2026-08-26 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ A 92-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in Swansea on Wednesday, 26 August. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Rawson and Pelican streets about 12.05pm after reports of a multi-vehicle crash. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District attended and found a Subaru SUV and Toyota utility had collided. The front passenger \[…\] The post Fatal crash at Swansea… ## [Family-friendly North Rothbury home](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/family-friendly-north-rothbury-home/) _2026-08-26 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ Finding a family home with space for the kids, room for the dog and enough storage for everyday life can be a challenge. This four-bedroom property at 20 Craftsman Road, North Rothbury, offers space and convenience in a rapidly growing part of the Hunter. Set in the Caphilly Estate, the home is around 17 kilometres \[…\] The post Family-friendly North Rothbury home appeared first on Newcastle Weekly… ## [10,000 sign petition opposing homes at Link Road Forest](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/10000-sign-petition-opposing-homes-at-link-road-forest/) _2026-08-26 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ The future of one of Newcastle’s largest remaining pockets of bushland has reached a new milestone, with campaigners now calling on Lower Hunter MPs to listen. More than 10,000 people have signed a petition calling for Link Road Forest to be protected as a national park. The Link Road Forest Campaign says 10,436 people signed \[…\] The post 10,000 sign petition opposing homes at Link Road Forest… ## [Family space on offer at this Beresfield home](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/family-space-on-offer-at-this-beresfield-home/) _2026-08-26 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ Finding a family home with plenty of space and easy access to Newcastle and the Hunter can be a challenge, but one Beresfield property offers both. Located at 81 Pasadena Crescent, Beresfield, the four-bedroom home has multiple living areas, a large level backyard, a substantial shed and a separate studio. Beresfield’s location is a major \[…\] The post Family space on offer at this Beresfield home… ## [Upper Hunter mines face fresh scrutiny](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/upper-hunter-mines-face-fresh-scrutiny/) _2026-08-26 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ Upper Hunter coal mines are being put on notice as the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) steps up its fight against dust. The NSW EPA has launched its annual Bust the Dust campaign, with officers conducting unannounced inspections across the region. The inspections began on Tuesday, 25 August, and will continue until mid-December. Officers visited seven \[…\] The post Upper Hunter mines face… ## [Two Hunter roads are among Australia’s worst crash hotspots](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/two-hunter-roads-among-australias-worst-crash-hotspots/) _2026-08-25 · Jacquelyn Richards · Newcastle Weekly_ A pair of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie roads have been placed in the spotlight, featuring in the top ten regional crash hotspots according to the latest insurance data. After combing through 394,000 motor insurance claims lodged across the country in 2025, Park Avenue, Kotara in New South Wales (NSW) ranked ninth and the Pacific Highway, \[…\] The post Two Hunter roads are among Australia’s worst… ## [Nudie rudie incident at a Newcastle beach](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/nudie-rudie-incident-at-a-newcastle-beach/) _2026-08-25 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ A man has been charged after allegedly exposing himself at a Newcastle beach, with police later finding dozens of knives and an axe in his vehicle. The incident occurred at Horseshoe Beach on Monday, 24 August, with police called about 9am following reports a man had driven onto the beach before standing naked near his \[…\] The post Nudie rudie incident at a Newcastle beach appeared first on… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IMGNEhUwibuI) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/dolly-parton-queen-of-country-music-dies-at-80/) _2026-08-25 · AAP · Newcastle Weekly_ Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. DoCountry ‌music star ‌Dolly Parton ‌has ⁠passed ​away, ⁠her ‌family ​said ​in a ‌statement. The musician was best known for her genre-defining hits including 9 To 5, I \[…\] The post Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 appeared first on Newcastle Weekly . ## [Newcastle Council duo pushes for e-bike crackdown](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/newcastle-council-duo-pushes-for-e-bike-crackdown/) _2026-08-25 · Jacquelyn Richards · Newcastle Weekly_ Mandatory e-bike registration and tougher penalties are being proposed at Newcastle Council’s meeting tonight amid a spate of vandalism attacks on local sporting fields. Liberal councillors Callum Pull and Jenny Barrie are launching a co-signed motion on Tuesday, 25 August, to prevent destructive behaviour by hoons on e-bikes. The duo is pushing for mandatory \[…\] The post Newcastle Council duo… ## [Charlestown drone incident leads to seven charges](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/charlestown-drone-incident-leads-to-seven-charges/) _2026-08-25 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ A 46-year-old man has been charged after a drone allegedly entered the airspace of a rescue helicopter flying over Charlestown. Police allege the incident occurred about 1am on Sunday, 23 August, when the helicopter was flying about 1000 feet above the Charlestown area on its way to a medical emergency. The drone allegedly entered the \[…\] The post Charlestown drone incident leads to seven charges… ## [Body found in Lambton after man reported missing](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/body-found-in-lambton-after-man-reported-missing/) _2026-08-25 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ A body has been found during the search for a missing man in Lambton. Police began searching for 60-year-old Anthony Chapman after he was last seen on Jerrawa Close, Lambton, about 12.30pm on Sunday, 23 August. His family and police had raised concerns for his welfare, with his disappearance described as out of character. Officers \[…\] The post Body found in Lambton after man reported missing… ## [Major marine works complete for Belmont Desalination Plant](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/major-marine-works-complete-for-belmont-desalination-plant/) _2026-08-21 · Lucy Proctor · Newcastle Weekly_ Major marine construction works for the Belmont Desalination Plant have been completed, marking another milestone for the Lower Hunter water security project. With all offshore construction activities now complete, the specialist jack-up barge that has been operating off Nine Mile Beach will make a brief return to Newcastle Harbour before departing for its next project. \[…\] The post Major marine… ## [Opinion: Are we a real city, or just Sydney’s afterthought?](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/opinion-are-we-a-real-city-or-just-sydneys-afterthought/) _2026-08-21 · Luke Tilse · Newcastle Weekly_ Newcastle is standing at the edge of what it could become. The question is whether we genuinely want to grow into a confident, independent mid-sized city, or remain a regional centre that continues to look south for investment, infrastructure and permission to evolve. Because right now, Newcastle’s city centre still feels like it is searching \[…\] The post Opinion: Are we a real city, or just… ## [Fourth person charged with murder over alleged Argenton stabbing](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/fourth-person-charged-with-murder-over-alleged-argenton-stabbing/) _2026-08-21 · Lucy Proctor · Newcastle Weekly_ A fourth person has been charged with murder following an investigation into the alleged fatal stabbing of a man at Argenton earlier this year. Emergency services were called to Montgomery Street shortly after 4am on Sunday 19 April following reports of an assault. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District attended and found a 38-year-old man \[…\] The post Fourth person charged with murder over… ## [Child dies in Swansea Heads house fire](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/child-dies-in-swansea-heads-house-fire/) _2026-08-21 · Lucy Proctor · Newcastle Weekly_ A child has died following a house fire at Swansea Heads. Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to Northcote Avenue shortly before 1.30pm on Thursday 20 August after reports a home was on fire. Around 40 firefighters and 10 trucks responded, finding the property engulfed in flames and issuing heavy smoke. The fire had \[…\] The post Child dies in Swansea Heads house fire appeared first on Newcastle… ## [Put your pooch on the cover of Pawcastle Weekly](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/put-your-pooch-on-the-cover-of-pawcastle-weekly/) _2026-08-21 · Nicole Somerville · Newcastle Weekly_ At Newcastle Weekly, it is no secret we love our pets. From four-legged office visitors to local rescue stories and the much-loved pets that make our houses feel like home. So, with International Dog Day approaching on 26, we thought it was only fitting to give Newcastle and the Hunter’s furry residents their moment in \[…\] The post Put your pooch on the cover of Pawcastle Weekly appeared first on… ## [Newcastle man charged with 33 offences after series of alleged break-ins](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/newcastle-man-charged-with-33-offences-after-series-of-alleged-break-ins/) _2026-08-21 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ A 21-year-old man has been charged with 33 offences following a police investigation into a series of alleged break-ins across the Newcastle area. Police allege the offences included the theft of unregistered motorbikes worth about $250,000. The man was arrested at Raymond Terrace Police Station about 9.30am on Wednesday, 19 August, following inquiries into property \[…\] The post Newcastle man… ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0hMe93OM6yQu) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [A home in Lake Macquarie has gone up in flames](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/a-home-in-lake-macquarie-has-gone-up-in-flames/) _2026-08-20 · Jacquelyn Richards · Newcastle Weekly_ Two people have been hospitalised after a home went up in flames in Lake Macquarie this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Northcote Avenue, Swansea Heads, around 1.30pm to find smoke billowing up from the suburban home. Ten fire trucks and 40 firefighters are still working to extinguish the blaze. Ambulance paramedics have so far \[…\] The post A home in Lake Macquarie has gone up in… ## [House prices in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie slowly losing momentum](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/house-prices-in-newcastle-lake-macquarie-slowly-losing-momentum/) _2026-08-20 · Isaac McIntyre · Newcastle Weekly_ Housing prices across Newcastle and the Lake Macquarie region are slowly starting to cool, a new report says, though both are still outperforming major capital cities elsewhere in Australia. According to the Cotality Home Value Index (HVI) released this week, there was a 0.2 percent rise in the Hunter’s median dwelling value last month. That \[…\] The post House prices in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie… ## [What’s On in Newcastle](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/whats-on-newcastle/) _2026-08-20 · Nicole Somerville · Newcastle Weekly_ Wineries, live music, beer, events - that's just the start of an extensive list of what's on in Newcastle this weekend. The post What’s On in Newcastle appeared first on Newcastle Weekly . ## [‘Someone knows’: Lakeside fields torn up in overnight vandalism](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/lakeside-fields-torn-up-in-overnight-vandalism/) _2026-08-20 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ A Raymond Terrace football club is looking for answers after a vehicle allegedly caused at least $50,000 in damage, tearing through multiple fields and destroying a goal post. The Raymond Terrace Roosters discovered the damage at about 7am on Wednesday, 19 August, after a vehicle allegedly entered the Lakeside Sports Complex overnight. Vice President Andrew \[…\] The post ‘Someone knows’: Lakeside… ## [Lake Mac Council responds to concerns of ‘ankle-deep pools’](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/lake-mac-council-responds-to-concerns-of-ankle-deep-pools/) _2026-08-20 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ A tourist’s sarcastic review of a Swansea car park has sparked a wider conversation about the condition of public spaces across Lake Macquarie. Jamie Hammer took to Facebook on Monday, 17 August, after visiting Swansea, joking about the “ankle-deep pools” and “quaint 200mm deep potholes” she encountered following overnight rain. “Nothing screams Tourist Destination like \[…\] The post Lake Mac… ## [Heeney one of five Swans stood down amid police probe](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/heeney-one-of-five-swans-stood-down-amid-police-probe/) _2026-08-20 · Isaac McIntyre · Newcastle Weekly_ Hunter product Isaac Heeney is among five Sydney Swans stars who have been stood down by the AFL club for the rest of the season, amid an ongoing police investigation into sexual assault allegations at East Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel early on Monday morning. The five suspended players are Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice, James \[…\] The post Heeney one of five Swans stood down amid police probe… ## [‘Proud is an understatement’: Belmont worker takes out youth award](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/belmont-worker-takes-out-youth-award/) _2026-08-19 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ An 18-year-old Belmont worker has been recognised for stepping into a leadership role well beyond his years. Chipmunks Playland and Café Belmont team leader Cyrus Delaney was named the winner of the Outstanding Youth Award at the 2026 Hunter Local Business Awards on Tuesday, 18 August. Mr Delaney has recently taken on greater responsibility at \[…\] The post ‘Proud is an understatement’: Belmont… ## [Airport photo comp invites locals to ‘show why region is so special’](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/airport-photo-comp-invites-locals-to-show-why-region-is-so-special/) _2026-08-19 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ Newcastle Airport is calling on local photographers across the Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid North Coast to “capture what makes the region home,” with $500 travel vouchers up for grabs. The Show the World Our Home photography competition has been launched to coincide with World Photography Week. This year’s global theme is “Home.” Photographers of \[…\] The post Airport photo comp invites locals to… ## [Students raise questions over UoN parking after permits sell out](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/students-raise-questions-over-uon-parking-after-permits-sell-out/) _2026-08-19 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ Student parking at the University of Newcastle’s (UoN) Callaghan campus has come under scrutiny after permits temporarily reached capacity at the start of semester two. The issue was raised in a post on the “UoN Hate Letters” Facebook group, with some questioning why parking permits could “sell out” when students are already paying to attend \[…\] The post Students raise questions over UoN parking… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sYBcW3Nxtbnq) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Your guide to markets in our region](https://newcastleweekly.com.au/newcastle-markets/) _2026-08-19 · Olivia Arigho · Newcastle Weekly_ Look no further, here's your comprehensive guide to markets in and around Newcastle and the Hunter. The post Your guide to markets in our region appeared first on Newcastle Weekly .