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• Swimmers left high and dry after vandals empty Newcastle Ocean Baths - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

  

  Swimmers left high and dry after vandals empty Newcastle Ocean BathsUpdatedNovember 26, 2015 12:29:39 Newcastle locals hoping for a morning swim ahead of a sweltering day have been left disappointed, with vandals emptying the city's ocean baths.Steve Dick is a regular swimmer at the Newcastle baths and says they were emptied by council staff for cleaning yesterday.But he says the water disappeared again overnight, leaving bathers high and dry."They emptied it yesterday and then we arrive her..

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• Newcastle selectors pin hopes on siblings | Newcastle Herald

  

  Stewart brothers team up for Newcastle in Country Championships cricket finalNov. 25, 2015, 11:30 p.m.Stewart brothers unite in Newcastle team for Sunday's title deciderBrothers in arms: Newcastle representatives Grant, left, and Luke Stewart will team up in Sunday's Country Championships final. Picture: Max Mason-HubersNEWCASTLE selectors have made Sunday’s Country Championships final against Southern/ACT a family affair by uniting brothers Grant and Luke Stewart at representative level for the..

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• Hyundai A-League preview: Newcastle v Brisbane | Hyundai A-League

  

  Roar continue to lead the way at the top of the competition but face a stern test against the resolute and whole-hearted Jets. Which style will prevail at Hunter Stadium?MATCH DETAILSSaturday, 28 November 2015Hunter Stadium, NewcastleKick-Off:5:15 PM (Local) (5:15 PM (AEDT))TV Broadcast:Live coverage on FOX SPORTS 505 from 4.30pm (AEDT) and Sky Sport 3 (New Zealand)Radio Broadcast:Online & via the ABC Radio Mobile App – A-league Live.Join the conversation on Twitter using the hash-tag #NEWvB..

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• Eliza dives into surf debut

  

  Eliza Smith dives into national ironwoman series debutByMichael ParrisNov. 26, 2015, 12:30 p.m.Eliza Smith spent three years trying to qualify for the national ironwoman series. Now she is ready for the big time.Eliza Smith will make her national ironwoman series debut this weekend.FORMER Newcastle ironwoman Eliza Smith will try to conquer Australia’s premier surf athletes and her own nerves when she makes her national series debut this weekend at Coolum.The bubbly 22-year-old told the Newcastle..

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• People experiencing mental health issues are being promised...

  

  People experiencing mental health issues are being promised individualised, flexible care by the Turnbull GovernmentByby Gabriel Wingate-PearseNov. 26, 2015, 3:55 p.m.Hunter-based health professionals give the thumbs up to Federal Government's plan for mental health care reformPROMISED reforms of mental health services will put the focus on locally developed and delivered services, improving access to programs and services, Hunter experts say.The Federal Government’s long-awaited response to the..

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• Is it time for a managerial change at Newcastle United? - Outside90

  

  Is it time for a managerial change at Newcastle United?Newcastle United’s 3-0 defeat to Leicester last weekend saw large amounts of criticism aimed at the club.One man who shouldered a reasonable amount of the blame was head coach Steve McClaren. When the 54-year-old was first appointed manager in June, he knew he had a tough job on his hands and asked all observers to judge him “after 10 games”. When approaching 10 games, McClaren decided it would be more appropriate to judge him after 13 games..

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• Canberra's arts diary

  

  What's on in Canberra's art sceneArts diary – November 27What's on in Canberra's art sceneVISUAL:Belconnen Arts Centre:Hidden Faces.An exhibition featuring work from participants of the IGNITE Alternative Arts Academy.Lamina.An exploration of the impermanence of construction and the fragility of human existence.Both until December 13.  Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. See:belconnenartscentre.com.au.Bungendore Fine Art:Close to the Sky.An exhibition featuring the work of..

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• Italian Film Festival

  

  The fifth annual Italian Film Festival in Newcastle from November 20 to 22 was a celebration of more than just pizza and wine.The Newcastle Italian Film Festival was officially launched at Event Cinemas on November 20. Pictures by Simone De Peak.Helen, Isabella, Francesca and Nick Moretti, all of Merewether.Norina Annecchini, Pina Martinella, Rosa Mignanelli, Isabel Costa, Maria Tranchini and Olga Angelozzi.Siena Cesta, of Hamilton, and Bella Cesta, of Merewether.Ida Martinelli, of Kahibah, Sand..

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• Smoke warning for Lake burnoffs

  

  RFS crews plan burnoffs at Cooranbong and ValentineByDAN PROUDMANNov. 26, 2015, 11:52 a.m.Fire crews plan hazard reduction burns at Cooranbong and Valentine if weather permitsFIRE crews are planning hazard reduction burns for bushland near Cooranbong and Valentine.The controlled burns are expected to include about 3.5ha of bush near Mount Faulk Road, Cooranbong, and 15.5ha of bush within Green Point Reserve at Valentine.Both burns are scheduled to begin about 9am on Friday.Crews are also plannin..

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• END OF AN ERA

  

  Hall of Fame stalwart Michael Hagan to leave the KnightsByROBERT DILLONNov. 25, 2015, 11:30 p.m.Full-time for Knights stalwart Michael Hagan.RESPECTED: Hall of Fame member Michael Hagan will finish up working for the Knights on Friday. Picture: Peter StoopPHOTOS: Michael Hagan’s time at the KnightsMICHAEL Hagan is set to make a diplomatic exit after becoming the most prominent casualty of the Knights’ coaching-staff restructure.As revealed by theHeralda month ago, Hagan’s position as Newcastle’s..

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