Temperatures predicted to return to normal after cold snap brought snow to the Hunter.
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Mr Beach, you’re a star
Outgoing Newcastle East Primary School principal John Beach receives rousing farewell from pupils
Saifiti clear to play for Knights
Roads closed to Barrington Tops
UPDATE: Monday has delivered more snow to the Barrington Tops as road conditions remain treacherous.
Man charged over Waratah siege
Suspect surrenders after three-hour stand-off ends peacefully.
Social photos: 2016
How we celebrated in 2016.
Warming trend
Environmental activism in the Hunter Region is about much, much more than coal-loader protests, writes JIM KELLAR.
Apprentice priest in campaign poster tiff
‘He told me to stay strong’: Wayne’s wise words to Damian
The brothers in arms
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Saifiti clear to play for Knights
Select group in Hall of Fame
Sapphires sparkle in Spain
Two Newcastle girls are enjoying success at the under-17 basketball world championship in Spain.
Doyle wins Czech grand prix
Cafe is a family affair
Hole new level for popular pop-up
Doughheads is taking its sweetness to The Junction, with the new store all about customer experience.
Message in a battle for election
Hang out, activate and think bigger
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Temperatures predicted to return to normal after cold snap brought snow to the Hunter.
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How we celebrated in 2016.
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Concerns aired over BP oil drilling risk
SA: Groups have concerns that oil drilling by BP in the Great Australian Bight will impact Fleurieu waters.
Suicide prevention failing in the Kimberley
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National
Sydney CBD light rail construction: workers to rip up same stretch of CBD roadway and re-lay it 24 times
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Eddie Obeid has 'much to lose' from trial but sympathy should not guide jury, judge warns
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Car drags kangaroo through Goulburn streets
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Coles wins court order banning homeless man from Kellyville shopping plaza
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John Howard lauds Brexit, says it was fuelled by immigration
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Masseur raped boy, 11, during sports massage in Griffith: police
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Opinion
A briefcase of cash makes a big splash
Topics: A controversial TV show and standing up for Newcastle.
Brexit: democracy is not always predictable
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Entertainment
Struggle Street fails as inspiration porn, but it's a great opportunity
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James Packer pulled out of Snowden movie, director Oliver Stone says
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Keith Urban Facetimes Nicole Kidman and the kids on stage for 10th anniversary
He checked in with Nicole and the kids during his Boston concert.
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Life & Style
Sprinkling of salt can bring you back to life
Sharemarket investment: no lustre in gold after week one of Shares Race
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How tenants can protect themselves from nightmare landlords
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Does late-night smartphone use cause temporary blindness the next morning?
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