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Please find killer

10:37 AM AEDT | The devastated sister of murdered Rutherford man Steven Quire, whose body was found in a shallow grave at Lake Macquarie nine days ago, has made an impassioned plea to the public to help find her brother’s killer. | Mum's worst fears

No crossing puts lives at risk

8:41 AM AEDT | Several near misses while crossing the road have sparked fears for child safety at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School.

Ability is child’s play for Kathy

8:44 AM AEDT | Kathy Dowling looks on her four-year-old granddaughter as a miracle healer though the little girl doesn’t yet realise the power of the “magic spell” she used to transform her gran.

Grammar students mark 20th anniversary

River walk over but the fight continues

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Veterans honoured

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Pride of the district

8:49 AM AEDT | A roar went up around Robins Oval yesterday afternoon when the Raymond Terrace Lions claimed their first premiership in 11 years.

Riders tear up Kurri Kurri track

8:53 AM AEDT | Maitland area riders were among the place-getters at the fourth annual Casey Stoner Cup yesterday. Kurri Kurri Junior Motorcycle Club president Ray Pickering said he was pleased with the roll-up to the Loxford track.

Mustangs struggle for form in first round defeat

Dogs close in on rich final

Depth to face off against the best

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Samuel’s ride puts him in top gear

A ride in a Ferrari has made Samuel Casson’s battle with leukemia a little easier. |

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