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West Tamworth opens 20 new social housing homes

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Exclusive: New social housing opening at West Tamworth
Twenty new two-bedroom homes at West Tamworth are about to open to tenants as part of the state government's $5-billion social housing rollout, housing more than 40 people. Experts say more properties are still needed to address the housing crisis.
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Premier: One Nation “surging” in Cessnock
Premier Chris Minns is touring Cessnock today, acknowledging One Nation is 'surging' in the electorate while saying he's 'up for the arm wrestle' to keep Labor in power. He is spruiking funding for farmers and a new preschool.
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Replacement forward's first ever NRLW try sees Knights seal season opener late
Newcastle Knights' replacement forward scored her first ever NRLW try in the season opener, carrying three defenders across the line. The try helped the Knights seal victory.
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Knights future in good hands with these two locals juniors on the horizon
Two local junior prospects, hooker Diesel Hagan and full back Toby Winter, are both teenagers who have quickly turned heads since being called up to the Newcastle Knights.
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Man behind bars accused of setting fire to tactical officers
A man has been charged after a number of riot squad officers were set alight during a police operation in the Hunter last week, though all officers recovered from minor injuries.
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