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NEWCASTLE 500: VAN GISBERGEN MOVES FROM LAST TO FIRST IN TOP 10 SHOOTOUT
SATURDAY 1:40 ARMOR ALL TOP TEN SHOOTOUT RACE 31 Shane van Gisbergen has put in a last-to-first effort, sensationally clinching pole for the Red Bull Holden Racing Team in the ARMOR ALL Top 10 Shootout. Here’s how everybody finished: 1. Shane van Gisbergen 01:10.1747 2. Scott McLaughlin +0.0627 3. Jamie Whincup +0.107 4. Cameron Waters…
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‘CATASTROPHIC CONDITIONS’ | BUSHFIRE UPDATES – LIVE
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION VISIT THE RFS WEBSITE IF YOU ARE IN AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT 000 FIRES: MORE THAN 60 TOTAL BLAZES ARE BURNING ACROSS THE STATE. MANY ARE YET TO BE CONTAINED. Four lives have been lost since Friday and the Rural Fire Service NSW has confirmed more than 250 homes have been destroyed.…
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NORTHERN NSW BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY | 2 DEAD, 5 MISSING, 150 HOMES LOST
BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY UPDATE – 15.20 SATURDAY At least two people are dead, 5 are missing and 150 homes have been destroyed in the worst bushfires northern New South Wales has ever seen. There are three fires burning at Emergency Warning level. Two are on the mid north coast near Taree, while a third fire has…
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POLICE SHOOT MAN ARMED WITH AN AXE DEAD IN HIS CENTRAL COAST HOME
The use of lethal force by police is being investigated following the fatal shooting of a man by officers on the Central Coast last night. It’s alleged a constable and a sergeant were confronted by an axe wielding man before shooting the 45-year-old dead inside his home.
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BUSHFIRE UPDATE | NORTHERN NSW FIRE EMERGENCY
UP-TO-DATE FIRE INFORMATION | www.rfs.nsw.gov.au MAJOR ROAD CLOSURES | www.livetraffic.com LOCAL ROAD CLOSURES | https://northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.au/ BUSBYS FLAT – ADVICE More than 30 homes were destroyed in the Busbys Flat fire, which tore through the rural community of Rappville on Tuesday. Alongside the nearby Long Gully Road fire, the two fires have scorched more than 120,000 hectares.…
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MID COAST HEROIN NETWORK BROUGHT TO ITS KNEES
Seven alleged drug dealers are behind bars, after police officers raided several properties across South and West Kempsey. The nine month operation bringing a heroin supply network to its knees.
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FIRE EMERGENCY THREATENS VILLAGES ON NSW NORTH COAST
A ferocious fire on the north coast, that’s impacting on the village of Angourie, has just been downgraded from ’emergency’ to ‘watch and act’. Hundreds of fire fighters are battling the blaze in a desperate attempt to save hundreds of homes.
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FIVE PEOPLE FEARED DEAD AFTER PORT STEPHENS HELICOPTER CRASH
Authorities fear the worst for four men and a woman, missing off the coast of Port Stephens. As strong winds lashed the Hunter last night, a helicopter crashed into the water not far from Anna Bay, sparking a frantic multi-agency search.
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TRUCK DRIVER DIES IN NAMBUCCA HEADS CRASH
A truck driver has died after his B-double slammed into the rear of another stationary B-double at Nambucca Heads early this morning. Police believe fatigue may have been a contributing factor.
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HIT RUN DRIVER IN COURT
A 51-year-old has been refused bail, after facing court over a hit and run that claimed the life of a Mullumbimby man in June. Stuart Charles Newman fronted police at Coffs Harbour yesterday, ending a long search.