Quake hits NSW North Coast

Quake hits NSW North Coast
1:40 PM AEDT | A quake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale hit parts of the state's north coast this morning waking many residents from their beds.

Mysterious property hits market

A 10-STOREY home believed to be the tallest private residence in Australia is going to auction, nearly 10 years after it was built at a cost of about $3m.

Why are our communities prepared to wear graffiti?

Why are our communities prepared to wear graffiti?
GREAT Lakes Council has escaped financially unscathed from graffiti comparatively to its Lower Hunter counterparts who’ve estimated that $32m has been spent on its removal over the last five years.
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SPORT

Local hopes hang on Field Dictator

Local hopes hang on Field Dictator
THE racing hopes of the twin towns have been pinned on a five-year-old Tuncurry gelding who’s out to prove his winning run at the Wingham Cup last year was no fluke.

Hamilton Hawks dominate

Hamilton Hawks dominate
HARSH lessons were learned the hard way as Newcastle and Central Coast clubs dominated a spectacular Saxby-Schweppes Super 10s rugby union carnival at Tuncurry on Saturday.
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Show gets thumbs up 

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WORLD NEWS

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