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EventsMurrook Festival returns to Williamtown under the stars this November
Murrook Festival returns Saturday 14 November 2026, 5pm-9pm at the Murrook Culture Centre, Williamtown, with the theme MIRRIIYNDJA DALIGA 'Under the Stars'.
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News$350,000 boost expands Rehab In The Home across southern Lake Macquarie
NSW Government invests $350,000 to expand Rehab In The Home services across southern Lake Macquarie, funded through the 2026-27 State Budget.
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NewsNSW Government invests $350,000 to expand Rehab In The Home service
The NSW Government is investing $350,000 to expand the Rehab In The Home service across southern Lake Macquarie, funded through the 2026–27 State Budget.
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Police & EmergencyPolice release CCTV over alleged 2024 armed robbery at Cooks Hill hotel
Detectives release CCTV of a man and a white Mercedes-Benz over an alleged 2024 armed robbery and assault at a Union Street, Cooks Hill hotel.
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NewsOne Nation names Mike Newman NSW leader to contest Cessnock seat
One Nation has named Mike Newman its NSW leader for the March 2027 state election, with the 54-year-old to contest the Labor-held seat of Cessnock.
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BusinessMerewether Surfhouse sold to Burleigh Pavilion hotelier with 2027 rebrand planned
Merewether Surfhouse has been sold to a group led by hotelier Ben May, with plans to renovate and reopen the venue as Merewether Pavilion in 2027.
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Hazard reduction burn under control on Lookout Rd at New Lambton Heights
Hazard reduction burn underway on Lookout Road at New Lambton Heights
HVO rejects short-term approval, insists on mining to 2045 near Singleton
Carrington mangrove boardwalk renewal to begin this month
Gibbons partners African Diamond in Muswellbrook feature bid on Tuesday
A Little Bit Dusty tipped to win on debut at Muswellbrook Tuesday
Planned hazard reduction burn under way in Uffington State Forest
HVO tells IPC Future Jobs Bill may never become law
41-hectare bush fire at Watagan Creek Road now under control
