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Family flees fire that takes hold of Lake Macquarie home
A Lake Macquarie couple has lost everything in a fierce fire which gutted their home at Cooranbong this morning. It was a frightening ordeal for the couple who were sleeping at the time, and forced to flee as the fire took hold. Image: Jasmyn Mosley
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Third Northern Rivers flood disaster in 8 months as flash flooding inundates Byron Bay
For the THIRD time this year, the Northern Rivers is bracing for a flooding emergency. It’s an anxious wait for thousands of residents in Lismore tonight, who’ve been told they need to be ready to evacuate by morning, if asked to do so. There’s a MAJOR flood warning for the Wilsons River – the Bureau…
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Brother of Police Minister faces court over drug charges
The brother of Police Minister Paul Toole has faced court – seeking bail after being arrested at Belmont last week. Joshua Toole is facing serious drug charges… today a magistrate rejected claims that the prosecution’s case is weak.
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Jury hears details leading up to fatal stabbing
A jury has heard new details of the moment a daughter stabbed her own father in the Hunter. Michael Carroll was today described as acting aggressively towards 23-year-old Maddison Hickson, before the fatal encounter last year.
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Calls for Hunter hospital patients to use nursing home beds questioned
Long-time workers in the aged care sector have raised questions about a proposal to move elderly patients from Hunter hospitals to vacant nursing home beds. A local MP says the idea could relieve pressure on some of our busiest health care settings.
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Heartbroken mother desperate for “Leisl’s Law”
The mother of a Central Coast woman – missing, and the subject of a murder trial – is now begging the community to help her champion change. Sandi Harvey wants verdicts to still be handed down in court – regardless of whether the accused is deceased – so families like hers can find closure.
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Ultimatum for new Dungowan Dam fast approaching
A controversial water security project has the State Water Minister waiting on tenterhooks. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson is calling on the Albanese Government to recommit funds to the project, ahead of the federal budget.
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Court played bodycam footage following fatal stabbing
A court has been shown police bodycam footage of the moments after a daughter fatally stabbed her father at Tenambit, in January last year. 23-year-old Madison Hickson claims she was defending herself – with a jury also hearing evidence regardingwhat sparked an argument between them.
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Federal government locks in $4.7 million for Stockton Beach renourishment
Stockton residents are a step closer to seeing their beloved beach replenished, with federal cash locked in for the first major phase. Locals say it will buy them more time, as the three tiers of government grapple over a long term solution.
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Experienced pilot in critical condition following Hunter Valley crash
Air safety investigators have arrived in the Hunter to try and determine what caused a horrific light plane crash. The pilot – Dave Jardine – is still fighting for life in hospital and was today praised for getting the aircraft down away from built-up areas.