Jane Goldsmith, NBN News

09/09/2024

Meet Joe: An ordinary man with an extraordinary story, with a plot line straight out of Aussie cult classic, The Castle.

17/08/2024

Congratulations to NBN News’s Toni Ambrogetti named a finalist in the Kennedy Awards. An outstanding young journalist with a big future. ⭐️

01/08/2024

Back in my home town of Port Macquarie to MC and help celebrate the high achievers of north coast tourism at the . Congrats to all of the finalists and 18 winners! Restaurant, Potager (at Carool on the Tweed) took out the big gong of Tourism Business of the Year and Tiga Cross from Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary was named Outstanding Young Tourism Business Leader. 👏

29/07/2024

Four young women vanished from the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area between 1978 and 1979… among them 20 year old Leanne Goodall.
Tonight we shine a light on the cold case for Missing Persons Week, as her heartbroken sister Pam raises new questions about the theory of what happened to Leanne and calls for fresh eyes on her case.

26/07/2024

Are you ready for it?!
So I’m not in Paris… but I did find my old Sydney 2000 accreditation and uniform, including the ugliest beige slacks and bumbag. Bring it on! 😂
Now who’s getting up at 3:30am tomorrow?!

23/07/2024

So much love in the room tonight. Gordana Kotevski’s family (including her mum Peggy), her friends and those who just wanted to support the cause gave generously. Another $5,000 raised towards Gordana’s mural with a sellout crowd for tonight’s movie night. Grateful to be part of it all and to meet some of Gordana’s friends for the first time too.
Big thanks Dana from Event Cinemas Kotara and Jacinta from The Wall Station. And, Jules - you’re just amazing! Gordana Kotevski - What happened to me?

20/07/2024

Back to work tomorrow after a glorious two weeks, catching up with family. Will miss these beautiful mornings, especially the slower pace thanks to school holidays. ☀️ See you Sunday night.

28/06/2024

Are you a graduate of Open Foundation or interested in a free pathway into university study?
Join us this Saturday at 5.30pm, as we celebrate 50 years of Open Foundation at the University of Newcastle.
Stewart Macdonald and I have been working on this doco over the last few months. We follow the compelling and heartwarming stories of graduates of the program, including acclaimed journalist Joanne McCarthy. Hope you can tune in tomorrow at 5:30.

04/06/2024

A field of dreams for the little Dudley Dynamos last night, running on at half time. The under 8s inspired by CommBank Matildas, especially former Dudley-Redhead junior Emily Van Egmond. Our story on the rise of women’s football… 🫶

03/06/2024

Keep an eye out for the Dudley Dynamos at the Matildas-China friendly tonight in Sydney. The under 8s team will hit the pitch at half-time at a sold out stadium of 80,000.
Tonight in NBN News: the Matildas effect - our special feature on the explosion in female participation rates in football. ⚽️ NBN Television

06/05/2024

$3,900 already raised! Calling all generous businesses and individuals... please dig deep to make this mural happen.
To Donate: https://gordanasmural.raiselysite.com/
And for those who missed last night's story... here it is. Thanks to those who have already donated - the target is $20K. Let's do this! Please share. x

The relatives of a missing Lake Macquarie teenager wants to create a large-scale mural in her memory

06/05/2024

If you missed the link to the fundraising page in tonight’s story and you are keen to donate to Gordana’s large-scale mural, I’ve posted it in the comments below.

And thank you for your generous support. This family deserves some answers and our help after 30 years of pain. ❤️

06/05/2024

TONIGHT: There is a plan for a large-scale mural as a permanent tribute to missing teen Gordana Kotevski, to mark the painful 30-year anniversary since she went missing from Charlestown.

Watch our story tonight in NBN News at six, to find out how you can donate to the cause, to make the mural a reality. ❤️

05/05/2024

On Monday night in NBN News, our special story on missing teen Gordana Kotevski, 30 years since she vanished.
There’s a plan for a permanent tribute to the 16 year old to immortalise her memory and we’ll tell you how you can help. That’s tomorrow night.
Gordana Kotevski - What happened to me?

01/05/2024

Police searching for 63 year old Vicki at Glenrock State Conservation Area at Kahibah. Search efforts have continued through the night.
This text from NSW Police, with her decription, sent to those in nearby suburbs. Hope they find Vicki safe.

26/04/2024

Don’t miss our confronting drone shots tonight of Catherine Hill Bay… from sleepy coastal village, to urban sprawl. Residents are now calling for an urgent independent review after a drainage dam associated with the housing development failed and cottages were flooded. Details in NBN News at six

21/04/2024

Big news for the Hunter… we have a new national champion! 👑 Redhead Surf Club’s Dan Collins today crowned National Ironman Champion on the Sunshine Coast. More details in NBN News at six.

12/04/2024

Moved and inspired today by a new program involving Newcastle Knights and NSW Police Force.
Proud indigenous NRL players Adam Elliott, Bradman Best and Dylan Lucas meeting a group of local First Nations kids and sharing their advice, to help keep them on the right path. Our story tonight at six. NBN Television

31/03/2024

Bruce Tyrrell pauses to take a call, looking out on his family’s 166 year old Hunter Valley property. And it seems like their fine wine, age is valued at Tyrrell’s.
Tonight in NBN News, meet some of the winemaker’s long-serving staff… including senior winemaker Andrew Spinaze, vintage 1980. NBN Television

22/03/2024

MC duties last night as we celebrated the best of Lake Macquarie. Feeling inspired by the selfless volunteers and community organisations. Congrats to all of the finalists and winners including Sophie Berude, named the Young Citizen.

22/03/2024

Tenacious, dedicated and compassionate… that’s how survivors of clergy abuse have described Detective Sgt Kristi Faber who wrapped up 32 years with today.
Her name is synonymous with Strike Force Georgiana, established to investigate historic child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. That work leading to a Commendation from the Commissioner today.
Tonight, hear from Kristi and a touching message from survivor Bob O’Toole.
Our story at six. NBN Television

20/03/2024

Standing by for Nine’s late news, broadcast live across Australia and presented from Newcastle. See you around 10pm after Under Investigation.

17/03/2024

Congrats to the Charlie's Run 4 Kids crew. Such an incredible fundraiser which unites our community each year and helps local families devastated by childhood cancer. 💕