Mortgage stress grips Hunter suburbs as rates bite

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1. Mortgage stress in the Hunter: the suburbs facing most strain

   New data reveals rising mortgage pressure across Hunter suburbs facing the most strain from climbing rates.

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2. Councillors defend location of new sports facilities funded by developer

   A $13.8 million developer-funded sports facilities deal has sparked a cross-council dispute over location.

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3. Lake Macquarie council arson getaway driver admits he was a 'bloody idiot'

   The getaway driver in a Lake Macquarie council arson attack that caused $38.5 million in damage has admitted his role, with both offenders now facing sentence.

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4. 'They see the pressure': why pokies reform is on Newcastle council's agenda

   Newcastle deputy lord mayor Charlotte McCabe is pushing for poker machine reform as council takes action on the issue.

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