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LAKE MACQUARIE MAN TO FACE COURT OVER ONLINE DEATH THREATS
A Lake Macquarie man will face court next month, accused of sending online death threats to a New South Wales government minister.
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FAMILY OF HIT AND RUN VICTIM SHARE THEIR PAIN IN COURT
Nearly two years ago, a Central Coast woman found the body of her husband who was killed in a shocking hit and run. Today in court, the driver responsible for his death heard from Adam Beattie’s family and the impact the loss has had on them.
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BEACHES REOPEN AFTER FATAL SHARK ATTACK, COUNCILS DEMAND ACTION
Beaches across the Tweed Shire have reopened, two days after a veteran surfer was killed by a shark at Kingscliff. Local councils are now calling on the State Government to step-up and invest in shark management techniques.
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TAMWORTH SUPPORT SERVICE HELPING BUSHFIRE VICTIMS GET BACK ON THEIR FEET
A Tamworth support service is doing its part to assist bushfire victims in getting back on their feet. Billabong Clubhouse is providing Wytaliba residents with a shoulder to lean on, as many continue to grapple with the horror of losing their home.
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2000 POSTIES TO LOSE THEIR JOB ACCORDING TO UNIONS
Australia Post has rejected claims it’s planning to cut 2000 jobs, or about a quarter of its postie network. That claim comes from the union representing posties, which says a change to how our post is delivered will almost certainly mean job and wage cuts.
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POLICE SEARCH FOR TEENAGER AFTER ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
Police are asking the public to help find a teenager who tried to rob a Seven-Eleven at Long Jetty last night. The boy went in to the service station just before 7 o’clock, armed with a makeshift weapon. He threatened an employee, demanded cash, damaged an Eftpos machine, and took off empty handed. No one…
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MAN CHARGED OVER ALLEGED THREATS, FIREARM AND DRUG POSSESSION
A Lake Macquarie man has been charged with threatening the New South Wales Police Minister, David Elliott, online. Police began an investigation on Sunday, after reports a 49-year-old man was receiving threatening messages. Investigators searched a home at Belmont just before 4pm yesterday, where they found cannabis, medication without a prescription, two gel blasters and…
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SURFERS REMEMBER MATE KILLED BY SHARK
A shark that killed a surfer on the far north coast yesterday will not be hunted and killed, as authorities are now no longer sure which one it is. Rob Pedretti’s family has also spoken of the terrible loss, while praising the brave surfers who came to his aid.
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ANOTHER INJURY HEADACHE FOR THE KNIGHTS
The Knights are being viewed as genuine premiership contenders following their powerful win over the Raiders. But another injury to a key player will force Adam O’Brien to make changes for the clash with the Storm at Gosford.
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THE PASHA BULKER STORM, 13 YEARS ON
June 8 is a date that will live long in the memories of Novocastrians, the day a ship called the Pasha Bulker took an entire city by surprise. 13 years on, we take a closer look at the weather system that caused all the drama as we brace for the winter storm season.