Move to ban unvaccinated kids from preschools and childcare centres isn't about discriminating against children of vaccine refusers, state opposition says.
POLL: Pie slip costs hotel $500k
ILLAWARRA: Woman who slipped on a party pie awarded almost half a million dollars in compensation.
Pot for terminally ill has multiple backers
HUNTER: Man who used cannabis to battle HIV backs recommendation to give terminally ill access to the drug.
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Logging looms in national parks
A day for love, not breakfast
Ensure children sleep: ban mobiles, say teachers
Teachers are warning parents to ensure their children get enough sleep to do well at school, as experts fear late-night use of mobiles and computers are interfering with results.
MAP: Doona lifted on the dreaded man flu
Abbott says yes to NDIS - but with conditions
Levy on cards to fund disability scheme
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Blacks v Wanderers
The Maitland Blacks paid a hefty penalty for not converting their chances at Marcellin Park.
GALLERY: Pickers pummel Sharks
The Maitland Pickers have found some momentum - just ask the Port Stephens Sharks.
Action from the netball courts
More leaping and lobbing from the Maitland A-grade netball competition ...