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Locking out tourists has saved Lake Mac roos | |
| It's been almost a year since gates were installed to prevent busloads of tourists accessing the grounds of Morisset Hospital and feeding the local kangaroos.
Several people were attacked as the roos became addicted to the regular carrots and junk food, but it seems the new gates are working. | |
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Man charged after police officers stabbed | |
| A Sydney man has been charged with stabbing two police officers at a service station in Toronto at the weekend. The 25-year-old was detained with the help of bystanders and fronted Newcastle court on Monday, apologising for his actions and becoming emotional when bail was refused. | |
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Firefighters quit amid bullying claims | |
| Three female firefighters have quit, alleging they were subjected to bullying and sexual harassment at Dungog Fire Station in the Hunter Valley. They say the station has a toxic culture. Two men have also resigned in a show of support. | |
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Illustrator sees beauty in ugly animals | |
| They have faces even a mother would struggle to love, but a Newcastle artist is hoping to convince people that the ugliest animals are still worth saving.
Natural history illustrator Sami Bayly has just produced an encyclopedia featuring 60 of the world's weirdest-looking creatures. | |
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Millions needed for Vic Theatre revival | |
| The new owner of Newcastle's grand old Victoria Theatre, which is about to undergo a massive restoration, is exploring options to attract government and private sector funding. Century Venues says more than $11 million is needed to complete the project. | |
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It's a big week for... | - Sarah Kendall, whose new ABC TV comedy Frayed, set in 1980s Newcastle, hits the small screen next Wednesday night. Kendall grew up in Newcastle and is the writer, creator and star of Frayed. There'll be a special premiere screening in Newcastle on Monday.
- Whale watching. Wildlife rehab group, ORRCA, is predicting 35,000 humpbacks will take part in this year's east coast migration.
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