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One dead, eight injured in Blue Haven crash
Up to four cars involved in accident at notorious intersection of Blue Haven Way and M1 Link Road.
What a drag: Sacked over ‘quality’ issues
THE iconic status of Newcastle watering hole The Gateway Hotel is under threat following claims the venue should ...
Fernleigh fears after fright
Balancing STEM with culture
CSIRO hosted more than 30 Aboriginal high school students for a STEM-based summer school.
A gentle man who endured with dignity
It was the first glimpse I had into Mr Chamberlain’s unexpected sense of humour.
Seven-year ban for Hunter tennis ace | photos, video
Match-fixing also earned former Lake Macquarie tennis staf Nick Lindahl a $48,000 fine.
Man charged with police assault in hospital
It is alleged the man also threatened a nurse and punched a security guard.
Former Newcastle MP Tim Owen returns ‘unlawful’ donations
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Seven-year ban for Hunter tennis ace | photos, video
Match-fixing also earned former Lake Macquarie tennis staf Nick Lindahl a $48,000 fine.
Freak injury sidelines star Knights signing
David Lowe: Jets starting to roar
Sangha focused on ball not bowler
Just you and Ya Mate
Ya Mate founder Helen Love says it's taken a good decade to bring her organic insect repellents to ...
Tough start turns into the right move for Lou
Cheveux by Lou in Islington is a hair salon that specialises in vegan products.
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Venues flying the flag
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Marlborough issues Senator a challenge over land grab
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Samantha Kelly murder committal begins
VIC: Court hears Christine Lyons allegedly asked a woman to kill Samantha Kelly on three occasions.
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Sydney Buses' free Wi-Fi won't threaten privacy: State Transit Authority
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Why I hate your dog now, tomorrow and forever
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Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton speaks on death of ex-husband, Michael Chamberlain
Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, who was wrongly convicted in the death of her nine-week-old baby Azaria in 1980, has broken ...
New South Wales Police remember officers killed near Braidwood 150 years ago
NSW Police Monaro Local Area Command has unveiled a plaque dedicated to officers killed 150 years ago.
Centrelink's debt debacle: It's going to get worse, says union
It's bad now but going to get much worse, warns CPSU as Centrelink denies "pecking order" in debt ...
Sydney Now: Tuesday, January 10, 2017
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Entertainment
HBO shunned at Golden Globes 2017, as SBS nabs FX winner Atlanta
TV's most prestigious network just got a little bit less prestigious.
Cher, Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson among celebrities to headline the Women's March on Washington
Johansson said she "will not stand down or be silenced and will fight to protect our bodies and ...
Set your DVR: the airdate for the Twin Peaks reboot has been confirmed
Showtime also confirmed 18 one-hour episodes will be produced.
The Good Wife reboots without Julianna Margulies, producers confirm
Highly anticipated spin-off will instead focus on Christine Baranski's Diane Lockhart.
Life & Style
Right on trend: Newcastle’s food fads
Food in Newcastle has been going in and out of style, but it's guaranteed to raise a smile
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Barriers to home ownership the real hurdle to a comfortable retirement
Our super system is not in need of restructuring as some commentators suggest.
Father and son's surf rescue Lego range builds melanoma awareness
A father and son's lego project became a mission to raise awareness about sun safety.
Michelle McGagh bought nothing for a year and saved $37,100
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Cost of older Australians with diabetes to hit $2.9 billion by 2030, new research shows
The indirect economic cost of rising numbers of ageing Australians with diabetes, measured in 'lost productive life years', ...
Travel
10-hour flight, 5 movies, $100: Qantas passenger takes action over broken in-flight entertainment system
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If travel was on the top of your New Year's Resolutions, now is a good time to book.
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