Calvary Mater mould risk sparks taskforce, lifeguard says farewell

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1. Calvary Mater independent audit published

   A taskforce will be stood up to remediate Newcastle's Calvary Mater Hospital after an independent audit flagged that prolonged exposure to mould presents a material risk to patients and staff.

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2. Hunter lifeguard 40 year career celebrated

   Staff and swimmers farewelled long-serving lifeguard Nick Ophir at Charlestown Pool, where he was paid a special visit by a young man whose life was once in his hands.

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3. Newcastle Jets contractors wait nearly 300 days for payment

   Newcastle Jets contractors are reportedly waiting nearly 300 days for payment, with bills stacking up for the local A-League side.

   newcastleherald.com.au

4. Knights women back at home after three weeks on the road

   The Knights women are back at home this weekend after three weeks on the road, opening the Indigenous Round double header at McDonald Jones Stadium against a confident Raiders outfit.

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5. Moore Creek topple Hillvue in NIPL catch-up clash

   Moore Creek toppled Hillvue in a NIPL catch-up clash, with Matthew Rushbrook securing a hat-trick as the Mountain Goats moved to second on the ladder.

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