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Authorities step up search for missing sailors
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Authorities are stepping up the search for two sailors, missing off the Queensland-New South Wales coast.
Search intensifies for missing sailors
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Authorities have stepped up the search for two sailors missing off the Queensland-New South Wales coast.
Search continues for sailors missing off Qld-NSW coast
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A search is continuing for two sailors missing off the Queensland-New South Wales coast.
Roosters seal fourth, book date with Broncos
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The Roosters set up a home final against Brisbane after both sides won their final round NRL games on Friday night.
Police to target rail station crime
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A police operation targeting railways stations over the next three months starts in Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle on Sunday.
Rough weather may end yacht search
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Authorities say dangerous weather conditions could force them to call off the search for a missing yacht.
Business chamber wants Hunter-based minister
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The Hunter Business Chamber (HBC) says it is crucial any new minister for the Hunter is a local who is committed to the region.
Fire chief offers Hunter rescue assurances
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The New South Wales Fire Brigade Commissioner says rescue services in the Hunter will not suffer now that firefighters have taken over rescue duties.
Farmer fears wild dog sheep threat
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A day after plans were announced to list wild dogs as a key threat, an Upper Hunter farmer is warning dog attacks could eventually end sheep farming in the region.
Councillor defends pre-election announcements
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A Muswellbrook councillor says the council had every right to release two multi-million dollar projects for public comment, saying they have been under consideration for months.
Hope for stock route study to bring funds boost
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The Hunter Rural Lands Protection Board is hoping a study assessing the region's travelling stock routes will lead to extra funding for ongoing maintenance.
Research to identify women at risk of premature birth
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Newcastle University researchers are part of a team developing new computer technology to determine which women are more likely to give birth prematurely.
Strategy threatens sensitive land: green group
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A peak environment group says the New South Wales Government is considering opening large tracts of environmentally sensitive land on the mid-north coast for development.
Bennett's Broncos eye home semi
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Outgoing Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has warned the Knights pose a significant threat to Brisbane's prospects of finishing in the NRL's top four.
Council candidate questions pre-election announcements
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Questions are being asked about whether Muswellbrook council may have overstepped its role in announcing multi-million dollar projects in the lead up to the election.
Horse stud's new director won't cut jobs
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The new managing director of the Hunter's biggest thoroughbred stud says cutting jobs is not on his agenda.
Sartor won't rush Catherine Hill Bay housing
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New South Wales Planning Minister Frank Sartor says he is in no hurry to approve a second large residential project at Catherine Hill Bay, south of Newcastle.
Green group backs smaller development
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A lower Hunter environmental group has applauded a massive scaling back of a residential development near Cessnock.
Rogue Warrior McKinnon banned for spitting
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Wade McKinnon has been suspended for three matches by the NRL judiciary for spitting at a match official.
Cold takes toll on crops
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Upper Hunter grain growers are hoping for warmer conditions to promote crop growth ahead of the November harvest.
Police plan further crackdown on underage drinking, gambling
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More covert operations are planned at licensed venues in the Upper Hunter due to concerns about underage drinking and gambling.
Rescue paramedics urged to stay
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The New South Wales Ambulance Service hopes to hold onto specialist paramedics at locations where rescue services will now be handed over to the Fire Brigades.
Sartor defends coastal housing project
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New South Wales Planning Minister Frank Sartor is defending his approval of a large coastal housing project south of Newcastle, after strong criticism from residents.
McKinnon, Hilder among four to front judiciary
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The Warriors' Wade McKinnon and Newcastle's Matt Hilder will plead not guilty to spitting charges when they confront the NRL judiciary tonight.
Iguanas probe: No federal charges for Neal, Della Bosca
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The Commonwealth DPP has recommended no-one be charged over the Iguanas nightclub dispute.
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