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Show of support for rescue hospital

18 Nov 09 | A holiday ended in a helicopter flight for one Redhead man . . .

Redhead to receive an industrial makeover

18 Nov 09 | An iconic heritage site in Redhead could soon be given a new lease on life . . .

Leave Maryville alone

18 Nov 09 | No to markets, recycling plant and affordable housing at Maryville, say some residents . . .

Hunter L-platers struggle to do time

Cameron Park teen pays back in blood

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12 Nov 09 | University of Newcastle Donor Thank You Cocktail Party

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Cameron Park champ racing towards Manchester

18 Nov 09 | After the heart break of missing selection for the 2008 Olympics, Cameron Park BMX racer Billy Jolliffe will have a little help getting to Manchester in 2012.

Hunter Clubs dominate series

18 Nov 09 | After three rounds of competition, the dominant crews start to break away from the pack in testing windy conditions at Umina Beach on the Central Coast last Sunday, November 15.

Tennis players prominent in Hunter awards

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