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BREAKING NEWS: Captain Jobe Wheelhouse scored his second goal in four days to lead the Jets to an upset 1-0 win over A-League champions Brisbane Roar.

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Tinkler dumped: government rejects coal-loader plan

The state government has rejected mining magnate Nathan Tinkler’s plans to build a $2.5billion coal-loader on the former BHP steelworks site at Mayfield. 46

Shark nets should go: victim speaks out

Lisa Mondy wants to get one thing straight – she’s not a ‘‘greenie’’ or a ‘‘shark weirdo’’. She is a woman who survived a vicious attack from a great white shark. 22

Show holiday for Lake, not Newcastle

Lake Macquarie mayor Greg Piper said he would not back down on declaring a public holiday for the Newcastle Show despite severe backlash from the Hunter business community. 31

Debate rises on sea levels as McCloy brings in experts

Belmont businessman Jeff McCloy is taking the rising sea debate to another level with three scientific experts to deliver their findings to Lake Macquarie residents. 35

Gillard left red-faced after leak

A Prime Ministerial staffer has quit after conceding he passed on information about the Opposition Leader’s whereabouts before yesterday’s ugly protest incident in Canberra. 23

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Still no full-time doctor Bulahdelah community meeting February 14
BULAHDELAH is urgently seeking a full-time doctor after news that long-time, solo GP, who went on sick leave four months ago, will not return to work for at least another ...
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Office superstore on way for Raymond Terrace
RAYMOND Terrace is set to have its own stationery and office supply superstore after a development application to build a $2 million Officeworks was lodged with Port ...
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LOCALS are asking what more can be done to keep the region's waters safe after increased shark sightings and last week's attack.
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EXCESSIVE alcohol consumption, music blaring from cars, abusive language and burnouts in and near Bennetts Beach car park have been blamed for ruining a family's holiday ...
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THE chief pilot of the region's rescue helicopter service has described the escape by five people from a mangled wreck on Stockton's sand dunes as "exceptionally ...
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Free fun program for kids to become healthier, fitter and happier! The Go4Fun program is a FREE healthy lifestyle program for children aged 7 to 13 years who are above their healthy ...

The Olive Tree Market

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The Olive Tree Market will hold the first market for 2012 on Saturday February 4th from 9am-3pm. Come along and experience the festive atmosphere of Newcastle's Handmade Art and Design Market- ...

Trivia Night - St Johns Anglican Football Club

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St Johns Anglican Football Club Cooks Hill are Hosting a Trivia Night to raise funds for the clubs outreach activities in 2012. $10 per head, Under 12's free. Heaps of prizes. Silent Auction. ...

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