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Two held in armed pub spree as miners dispute transition bill

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Three behind bars accused of armed robbery spree targeting pubs and clubs
Three men are behind bars accused of an armed robbery spree targeting pubs and clubs, with police saying they threatened and assaulted staff at three venues.
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'No certainty the bill will ever be passed': miner casts doubt on Hunter transition legislation
Hunter Valley Operations has cast doubt on the region's transition legislation, insisting its mining extension proposal must be approved through to 2045 and warning there is no certainty the bill will ever be passed.
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Di Nardo real estate companies traded while insolvent, liquidator says
A liquidator says Di Nardo real estate companies traded while insolvent, with property interests transferred to Di Nardo's fiancee before the collapse.
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A little town with a big heart is rallying around three-year-old Harriet
The little town of Minmi is rallying behind three-year-old Harriet, with an outdoor movie night, Let's Shine for Harriet, raising much-needed funds for the young resident.
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For Sam, Robbie and Chook: how one man is transforming his grief into hope
This year's Big Blue Live event will help promote discussions about mental health and support, as one man transforms his grief into hope for Sam, Robbie and Chook.
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