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Servo hold-up: Police appeal for information
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olice are appealing for information after the armed robbery of a service station in West Wallsend on Saturday. At about 8:10pm, three men travelling in a dark utility entered the Withers Street service station and put fuel and water into the vehicle. Two of the men entered the service station, one of whom threatened the console operator with a knife and demanded money. The male console operator handed over a sum of cash. The men left the service station, and
drove away in the utility, which was last seen travelling south in Withers Street, towards Edgeworth. The first man was wearing a dark coloured jumper with an orange/red motif on the front, while the second man was wearing a blue and grey jumper with the number ‘60’ displayed on the front. Anyone who may be able to offer information about the incident that could assist Lake Macquarie police is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Being energy smart is a clever move
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nergy Hunter is an energy efficiency information program for small and medium-sized businesses in the Newcastle and Hunter Region. Using the combined skills and networks of the Hunter Business Chamber, The City of Newcastle and Hunter TAFE, Energy Hunter assists businesses to manage, identify and improve their electricity consumption, thus saving money by becoming more energy efficient. Energy Hunter is funded through a $1.2 million Energy Efficiency Information Grant from the Australian Government. The program is delivered over three stages, with The City of Newcastle responsible for the Living Laboratory component. Through the Living Laboratory, The City of Newcastle will provide a number of great benefits to 500 businesses in the Hunter region, including: • Free electricity monitoring, either through an online subscription to WebGraphs or installing an electricity display onsite • One-on-one tailored assistance for businesses to work through Council’s ClimateCam framework and identify energy reduction opportunities
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• Access to monthly workshops, fact sheets, how-to guides and case studies that highlight ways for businesses to manage their electricity use; and • The opportunity to meet other participants from the business community, share ideas and form valuable working relationships. There is no cost for businesses to join Energy Hunter, just a commitment to be involved in the program for a minimum 12-months, attend a minimum of four one-hour workshops and share information for the development of reports, case studies and other materials. The City of Newcastle has already been working with a number of businesses to help them identify their electricity use and opportunities to be more energy efficient in their business. The City of Newcastle is now targeting up to 500 to share in the benefits of Energy Hunter and join other businesses looking to save electricity and save money. For more information on the Energy Hunter program, contact The City of Newcastle’s Energy Hunter team on 4974 2564, or email us at energyhunter@ncc.nsw.gov.au
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
The Newcastle Post
Skin cancer is deadly serious business
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GET YOUR SKIN CHECKED NOW!
The most important thing you may do for your health this winter is get your skin checked The sun-smart message is often neglected during the winter. Winter may prove to be the best time for a full skin check. As most people are covered up during the winter months, this minimises sun exposure to skin lesions and moles. This can allow for better dermoscopy viewing (a distinct magnifying light, which allows a doctor to closely examine spots on the skin). Remember to protect your skin this winter by applying 50+ sunscreen to exposed areas of skin. If you notice a spot on the skin that looks different from the others or is changing, bleeding or itchy, it should be examined by a doctor.
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