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Help to raise your child’s kids

04 Nov 09 | A Charlestown grandparent thought she was alone and did not know what to do until she joined a local support group . . .

Youth patrol service in limbo

04 Nov 09 | A CBD bus service is more than just a pick-up service, according to volunteers and police . . .

Trail blazed for Fernleigh Track

04 Nov 09 | The end is in sight for cyclists and pedestrians who have campaigned for the Fernleigh Track for 30 years.

Braye Park master plan goes ahead

In Your Electorate Greg Combet

Melbourne Cup stops blood

Weather Watch October 27 to November 2

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MULTIMEDIA

SLIDESHOW: University of Newcastle Alumni Awards

21 Oct 09 | University of Newcastle Alumni Awards

SLIDESHOW: The Star's 30th BBQ

SLIDESHOW: The Star's Movie Premier of Julie and Julia

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SPORT

Backing up for a national team

04 Nov 09 | Charlestown's Rhys Osborne has set his sights the Australian team, after performing well at the national short-course championships in August.

A draw but some promise from the Newcastle Jets

04 Nov 09 | Brisbane Roar 1 Newcastle Jets 1

Hunter Academy of Sport hockey squad starts its training

End of an era for the Charlestown Charlies

East Coast Surf Festival hits Newcastle

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New Year's Eve canned

The party could be over for New Year’s celebrations at Warners Bay. . .

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