Mayfield Early Learning Centre preschoolers jump on board for Sleepout for Soul.
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Teacher treks to remember
Hunter primary school teacher walks across Northern Territory in memory of brother.
Cessnock newsagent robbery appeal
Police believe these images may help their investigation move forward.
Nelmes says spray is just ‘silly politics’
The Set of Six – Episode 10
Butts and Cal tackle Aidan Guerra, Jack Bird and the Newcastle Knights in this Set of Six.
Mariners’ dreams go down the drain
A row over toilets has killed the Central Coast's W-League hopes.
Knights chairman wary of signing SKD
Eyes open to the ocean’s awesome climate power
Newcastle chases World Cup games
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The Set of Six – Episode 10
Butts and Cal tackle Aidan Guerra, Jack Bird and the Newcastle Knights in this Set of Six.
Mariners’ dreams go down the drain
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But from a public relations perspective, Trump's approach has been a disaster.
Smart guide to tackling change
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Urgent action required for trusts
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Understanding our region
The Hunter Research Foundation is seeking new ways to measure and to engage with the region.
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Regional Focus
Alex McKinnon rises after dark days
NSW: “I was always saying: ‘Why me?’ But I needed to move on from that."
Malcolm Turnbull mocks Donald Trump in leaked video
NATIONAL: The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has joined the worldwide lampooning of US President Donald Trump.
Vodka, lime and soda, with a dash of carrot?
QLD: Reduce food waste AND make carrot-infused vodka at the same time? That's winning.
Rebel Wilson wins defamation case
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has won her high-profile court battle against the publisher of Woman's Day, Bauer Media.
National
Labor-crossbench push for banks commission of inquiry falls just short
A push by Labor and the crossbench to set up a banking commission of inquiry has fallen just ...
Far from protecting his reputation, Tony Abbott is trashing it
Is Tony Abbott's post-leadership decompensation entering its final stage where the real harm is to his own legacy?
Gunman caught on CCTV fleeing after shooting in busy Sydney park
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Weeks after criticising the violence, Moudasser Taleb changed his tune
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Jelly beans leave sour taste for the TAB
Free jelly beans have left a sour taste for the betting site TAB, which faces hefty fines and legal costs ...
Farewell Michael Gordon, a giant of journalism and the most decent of men
It's a rare day when both a prime minister and an opposition leader shower accolades upon a journalist.
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Alcohol industry’s excuses don’t pass pub test
Draconian NSW alcohol laws are forever moving towards greater industry self-regulation, Tony Brown writes.
State should work with community on rail
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$244m to Sydney but nothing for Newcastle
Entertainment
The smartphone movie that had to be filmed in secret
Behrouz Boochani recorded life inside the Manus Island detention centre for the sake of history.
'I had to take a stand': Rebel Wilson set for big payday
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson stands to make millions after winning her high-profile court battle.
Is Lorde involved in an onion ring review side hustle?
Dedicated investigations have revealed that pop star Lorde was involved in an important side gig.
Malcolm Turnbull mocks Donald Trump in leaked video
The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, joined the worldwide lampooning of US President Donald Trump, roasting him over fake polls and ...
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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'I'm spending my inheritance trying to find my birth family'
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'My investment strategy for a property downturn'
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Ten things you're doing wrong at tax time
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