Knights face do-or-die final, Ocean Baths deadline looms

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1. The clock is ticking on Newcastle Ocean Baths

   The clock is ticking for Newcastle residents to have their say on the $43 million Newcastle Ocean Baths redevelopment, with submissions on the amended development application closing on 24 September. Friends of Newcastle Ocean Baths is urging the community to speak up.

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2. 'My best footy is in red and blue': why Newcastle feels like home for English flyer

   The Newcastle Knights take on South Sydney in a do-or-die final on Friday night, with the club's English flyer saying his best footy is in red and blue and that Newcastle feels like home.

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3. Revealed: Knights team to face Souths in NRL elimination final

   Knights coach Justin Holbrook has revealed the side that will face Souths in the NRL elimination final.

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4. Newcastle leaves lasting impression on cruise visitors

   Newcastle has cemented its reputation as a top regional cruise destination, with the latest Cruise Newcastle 2025-26 Passenger Survey revealing about four in five passengers would return to Newcastle and surrounds.

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5. Aged care bed-block continues to climb as more people languish in hospital

   Aged care bed-block continues to climb as more people languish in hospital, with an ageing population putting increasing pressure on public hospitals.

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