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Proudly presented by McDonald Jones NBN cameras filmed the iconic clocks of Newcastle in preparation for the implementation of Eastern Daylight Saving Time (AEDT). For most people, the idea was favoured by a ratio of 2:1. The idea of moving an hour of day light from the morning to the evening was thought to be […]

Proudly presented by Port Waratah Coal Services The floating dock in 1970, an important piece of infrastructure crucial to ships in need of service. The dry dock had the ability to lift ships completely out of the water, to aid inspection and repair. One such vessel, the Cable Enterprise arrived for maintenance on the hull. […]

Proudly presented by McDonald Jones In our early years of broadcast, NBN cameras travelled to all corners of our region to cover the creative side of life. An exhibition in Taree, a fundraiser in Muswellbrook. Art shows gave local creatives the chance to be discovered. Cessnock High School students presented more than 400 works indicating […]

Proudly presented by Port Waratah Coal Services 40 years since the beginning of operations at the Kooragang coal loader. NBN News covered the construction and the first delivery of coal, soon to be shipped through the new facility. Its a story of rapid change…. just 20 years earlier, coal arrived by rail in timber hoppers […]

Proudly presented by McDonald Jones The International Sport Centre was commissioned in 1967.. To be built at Broadmeadow on the former site of the Newcastle Aerodrome, and on occasions, the sporting car club gymkhana course.. An official plaque was unveiled and the development was underway… The New Grandstand was a striking landmark Queen Elizabeth officially […]

Proudly presented by Port Waratah Coal Services The American crew joined Australians from HMAS Hawk and HMAS Snipe for the march along Hunter Street… NBN Cameraman John Longworth filmed from atop the News Car, to capture this Historic occasion. It was just 21 years, since the World War 2 battle, in which Imperial Japanese forces […]

Proudly presented by McDonald Jones In the early years of the University, graduation ceremonies took place off campus at Newcastle City Hall.. But by the late 60’s a grand new plan was underway.. to build The Great Hall Dignitaries unveiled the foundation stone in 1971, and Construction began.. The design was unique…an architectural building of […]

Proudly presented by Port Waratah Coal Services A steam train rolls into Taree Station and the festivities begin.. Manning Valley residents were celebrating 50 years of Rail..in 1963 NBN News was often in the community, capturing such historic occasions.

Proudly presented by McDonald Jones The 1960s was a decade of cultural transformation.. a celebration of individuality and creativity.. In the ever changing world of Fashion.. NBN News was there!

Proudly presented by Port Waratah Coal Services Our region has always been liberally laced with fishermen both amateur and professional.. The wonderful northern NSW coast affords ample opportunity for locals to come to grips with the denizens of the deep.. A trip to Seal Rocks in 1970, saw the launching of the lobster fleet… dried […]