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Lake Macquarie councillors vow to fight against state's $85m cut to grants

The council would post eight deficits over 10 years under the change.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

Alaska Democrats unite behind one candidate in bid to flip long-lost governor’s seat

Democrat Tom Begich withdrew from Alaska's governor's race on Monday. He endorsed fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins to consolidate party efforts. This move aims to win a governor's seat not held by Democrats for decades. Republicans face their own ballot challenges after a candidate's disqualification. Alaska's ranked-choice voting system reshapes the…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

'Difficult decision': councillors make ruling on controversial phone tower

Residents fear their 'hard-earned security' is now at risk.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 10

Two-Thirds Of Newlyweds Take On Debt To Pay For Their Weddings, Experts Say That May Not Be A Bad Thing

Some 67% of newlyweds took on debt to pay for their weddings, a survey released by LendingTree in April found. Of that number, less than two-thirds had paid off what they owe, and 47% say they won't be caught up for at least six months. 

Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025

Grandmother's mystery death has Lake Macquarie family searching for answers

'She was much-loved, and we will all miss her.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2024

Alumnus 'no' voter feels divide on UON's decision to support the Voice

'I'm nervous of my face being connected to the marketing campaign ... that I'll be seen as a yes voter.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2023

Most Americans believe a recession on the horizon. Here’s how experts say to prepare for one

Seven in 10 U.S. consumers see an economic downturn ahead, assuming one hasn’t already started. But awareness doesn’t equal preparedness — two in three admit they aren’t ready for what they think is coming, according to a survey from MagnifyMoney, a personal finance website.

The Denver Post · Jul 19, 2022

Bitcoin miners descend on Georgia to mint new currency

Georgia was the site of America’s first gold rush in 1828 when miners flocked to the mountains near Dahlonega looking to strike it rich. Nearly 200 years later, a new wave of miners is descending on the state.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022