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Superyacht operator's son guilty of Newcastle harbour cocaine smuggling

The son of a superyacht tour operator is behind bars after a jury found he aided with a plot to retrieve cocaine from a cargo ship's hull that turned fatal.

Newcastle Herald

Norwegian divers were ready to collect 80kg of cocaine, but police beat them to it

One of the men has pleaded guilty to attempting to recover the drug shipment.

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Warship powers through Newcastle harbour for weekend rest stop

HMAS Hobart (III) docked in the port for four days.

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Fishing buddies reel in bum bag full of drugs in Newcastle Harbour

'We're used to catching Murray Cod, not drugs.'

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Newcastle Harbour blockade's worth lies in people power

'What other options do concerned citizens have?'

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Call to arms for 'older generations' to support young climate activists

Ethicist Leslie Cannold encourages 'older people' to mobilise

Newcastle Herald

Police dig up truck tied to deadly Newcastle harbour cocaine plot

A Brazilian diver died and a second has never been found.

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Offshore wind plan in Newcastle's port looks fine, but expect a whine

'It will help to future-proof Newcastle Harbour'

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'The windows shook': tug boat crew's unique view of lightning show

Deckhand's perspective on watching the epic storm from the harbour.

Newcastle Herald

Norwegian divers will face trial over massive coke plot

The case against the men includes diving computer GPS and GoPro footage.

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PHOTOS: Fireworks light up harbour as Newcastle marks end of 2023

New Year's Eve 2023 celebrations in Newcastle.

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Norwegian nationals deny involvement in Newcastle Harbour cocaine plot

The case against the men includes diving computer GPS and GoPro footage.

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Arrests on Newcastle Harbour follow three-day climate protest

Activists refused to leave following the expiry of protest permit

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle port blockade: paddling activists take part in one of the biggest climate protests in Australia’s history

Rising Tide’s weekend occupation of shipping channel urges the government to raise fossil fuel taxes and stop new coal projects

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Inside the Newcastle penthouse with a $7.25 million price guide

It could set a price record in the Newcastle area for an existing apartment.

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Climate protesters to target Newcastle Harbour

November's harbour protest will be the third blockade in a decade.

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Norwegian nationals in court over Newcastle Harbour cocaine plot

The pre-dawn scuba diving operation was allegedly thwarted when police shone bright lights on the men in the water before they fled, leading to a dramatic foot chase on Honeysuckle Drive.

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Deputy Premier questions offshore dredging at Stockton

NSW Public Works will take the lead role in a project that will use sand from Newcastle Harbour to renourish Stockton Beach.

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Fireworks from a plane: Newcastle New Year's Eve plan announced

All eyes will be on the sky over Newcastle Harbour on New Year's Eve when daring aerobatics manoeuvres and dazzling fireworks provide an electrifying farewell to 2022.

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Hurricanes to host Sydney Super League round at Lambton Pool rather than Newcastle Harbour

Club officials were hopeful of playing all six matches, three each for men and women, at the Queens Wharf venue but have now ruled it out.

Newcastle Herald

Historic four-level terrace with views of Newcastle Harbour set for auction

The terrace was built in 1890 by Sir Samuel Cohen of the David Cohen & Co bond stores family.

Newcastle Herald

Superyacht tour operator charged over cocaine diver's death

James Blake Blee, the 62-year-old superyacht tour operator accused of attempting to import more than $20 million worth of cocaine through Newcastle Harbour, has been charged over the death of the Brazilian diver who drowned trying to retrieve the drugs.

Newcastle Herald

Swimmers chase cash, fun in port

As the pandemic continues to force the cancellation of so many events across the Hunter, organisers of the Australia Day Newcastle Harbour Swim were concerned about possible COVID-related hesitancy for the 25th instalment of one of Australia's richest ocean swims.

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