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• Anglican Archbishop of Perth admits he knew of abuse in Newcastle ...

  

  Anglican Archbishop of Perth admits he knew of abuse in Newcastle diocese Print Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 12/08/2016 Reporter: Anne Connolly One of Australia's most senior Anglican's has admitted he didn't act on complaint of a paedophile ring operating in the Newcastle diocese, which he led for more than a decade. Roger Herft said he regretted he had not been more alert to what was going on. Transcript MATT WORDSWORTH, PRESENTER: One of Australia's most sen..

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• The week in pictures: August 13, 2016 | Photos

  

  BENDIGO: The Neangar Park Pony Club are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Abby Kilby, age 10 with Coco Chanel. GLENN DANIELSBENDIGO: Birney the Bendigo Tramway cat celebrates his 4th Birthday on International Cat Day. NONI HYETTLAUNCESTON: Soccer player Alex Turner looks into the sun during a Saturday afternoon State League match. Picture_ Scott Gelston, THE EXAMINERBENDIGO: Proud owner Laurence and his son Josh have trained a Beagle puppy to sniff out termintes to assist with his business. Th..

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• talk about funeral plans before it's too late

  

  It's one of "those" things - death and dying - we just don't talk about it. Diana Eiszele was seven months pregnant with her daughter Palmer-Jane when her mother Nicky unexpectedly died. Photo: Steven SiewertAlmost three years after her mother's sudden death, Diana Eiszele still wishes she could visit a grave site at a rock-garden cemetery with a stream running through. Not knowing exactly what her mother, Nicky, aged 62, wanted, and without the financial means to pay for a "prope..

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• Aroma Festival a feast for the senses | photos

  

  MAITLAND MERCURY Aroma Festival on The Levee, Maitland. Picture shows Luke Redman with 2 year old son Torin. 13th August 2016 Newcastle MAITLAND MERCURY PIC JONATHAN CARROLLMAITLAND MERCURY Aroma Festival on The Levee, Maitland. Picture shows the Baltic Bar Mitzvah's, on the left, performing. 13th August 2016 Newcastle MAITLAND MERCURY PIC JONATHAN CARROLLMAITLAND MERCURY Aroma Festival on The Levee, Maitland. 13th August 2016 Newcastle MAITLAND MERCURY PIC JONATHAN CARROLLMAITLAND MERCURY Aroma..

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• 24 top housekeeping tips

  

  It's the weekend. Does that mean cleaning? Try these tips. Want sparkle, shine and no more grime? Our handy housekeeping tips will appeal to even the most pronounced Type A personalities, while making cleaning time as productive as possible. Work smarter, not harder, that’s our motto… 1. Shattered a glass? After you’ve swept and removed the bigger pieces, pick up those tiny shards by pressing some soft white sandwich bread onto the area. Follow up by wiping with a wet paper towel...

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• Putting ice on hype over medicinal marijuana

  

  The use of medicinal cannabis is worth investigation but it is not the miracle drug many claim. TESTING: The benefits of medicinal marijuana for a host of conditions requires further study, with experts arguing there is no need to hurry to legalise its use.EVERY week there seems to be a new dramatic and exciting story about the ‘benefits’ of medical marijuana, and the ‘need’ to legalise it for medical purposes. Marijuana is sometimes described as a miracle drug. No need for skille..

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• Anglican diocese laid bare by investigation

  

  EDITORIAL: The end of two weeks of Anglican investigations. FOR the past two weeks, the Hunter public has heard graphic and often shocking details of sexual abuse of children by priests of the Anglican diocese of Newcastle.Other actions, while perhaps not illegal, are nonetheless hard to reconcile given the role of the church in its devotion to the spiritual and pastoral well-being of its flock.As its title suggests, this Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexu..

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• Broncos return to form in Eels thumping | Photos

  

  It was a welcome return to form for the Brisbane Broncos as they ran out 38-16 winners over the Parramatta Eels on Friday night. Broncos return to form in Eels thumping | Photos Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.exitWith two line breaks..

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• Kurri keep on charge despite coaching call

  

  PHOTOS: A week after coaching announcement "disappointed" Phil Williams rallies Bulldogs for finals run. Kurri keep on charge despite coaching call exitThe Kurri Kurri Bulldogs will attempt to put last week’s coaching change behind them and continue their charge towards the Newcastle Rugby League semi-finals.The fifth-placed Bulldogs announced assistant coach Ron Griffiths would take the reins next year after current mentor Phil Williams, also a multiple pre..

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• Benitez warns Real Madrid over Sissoko

  

  Benitez has warned any clubs interested in the midfielder to make their move quickly amid continued speculation he is set for a transfer to Real Madrid. The 26 year-old has publicly expressed his wish to leave Newcastle after their relegation to the Championship and openly talked up reported interest from the European champions. But Benitez insists Newcastle have no need to sell Sissoko, who impressed as France finished as runners-up at EURO 2016 last month, telling Madrid and any other interes..

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