Help to make ends meet in Lake Macquarie

Help to make ends meet in Lake Macquarie
01 Jul 09 | Many people are feeling the pressure of a tough financial climate but there is help out there for those in need. . .

Newcastle Loft is safe for now

Newcastle Loft is safe for now
01 Jul 09 | Newcastle’s youth has fought to keep The Loft open, but they say the battle isn’t over yet . . .  | CommentsComments (1)

Hunter Fathers get reprieve

Hunter Fathers get reprieve
01 Jul 09 | For many fathers who suffer the anguish of being separated from their children, support group Dads in Distress is a life line.
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SLIDESHOW: Frock On! Newcastle

Frock On! Newcastle
01 Jul 09 | A slide show of winners and runner ups at Frock! On Newcastle 2009 held at the University of Newcastle on Saturday June 27. The winners only will be on display for the month of July at Westfield Kotara.
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Bar Beach runner’s 100-mile challenge

Bar Beach runner’s 100-mile challenge
01 Jul 09 | Craig Nealon is marathon mad and is warming up for his biggest challenge yet. The Bar Beach resident is preparing to run 175 kilometres, from Newcastle to Sydney. . .

Lendrum dominates Red Bull heat

Lendrum dominates Red Bull heat
01 Jul 09 | The Red Bull Junior Surf Masters scored perfect waves for the second year running.
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Cardiff station uncertainty

Cardiff station uncertainty 

Staffing levels at Cardiff Railway Station will be maintained except for the loss of one ...
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Sets appeal: tennis and physical appearance

Sets appeal: tennis and physical appearance
30 Jun 09 | Beauty aces talent: A spokesman from the All England Club, Johnny Perkins, acknowledged "box office appeal" was one of 28 points considered when courts were allocated. What do you think about the decision to take into account a female player's looks in a tennis game?
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