1920s heritage facade glimpsed in Newcastle as demolition nears

Construction workers uncovered a 1920s facade at 711 Hunter Street. Metal cladding had hidden this original department store front for decades.

Why it mattersIt shows a piece of Newcastle's architectural past, briefly visible before it disappears for ever.

AustraliaNewcastle loses another piece of its heritage streetscape as Hunter Street's ornate facades continue to disappear under modern development.

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The PS Canberra paddle steamer carries tourists on a brown river, with eucalyptus trees lining the banks and other paddle steamers moored at a dock in the background.

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114-year-old PS Canberra struck by submerged log near Echuca

The 114-year-old paddle steamer PS Canberra struck a submerged log on 3 September and is being assessed for wooden hull damage.

Why it mattersA heritage river cruiser central to Echuca tourism is now sidelined pending repairs with no clear timeline.

Red brick colonial-era building with wraparound veranda and balcony, traditional Australian pub architecture.

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Merewether welcomes back historic Burwood Inn in four to six weeks

The Burwood Inn will reopen in four to six weeks. It closed more than three years ago after a kitchen fire tore through the 150-year-old venue in June 2023.