Pokie losses 'obscene' as region gamblers lose millions daily

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1. 'Obscene': the staggering sum the region's gamblers lose a day on pokies

   The region's pokie losses each day have been labelled 'obscene' by Wesley Mission CEO, who says the figures should be a 'wake-up call' for policymakers.

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2. Vulnerable students could 'fall through the cracks' in Catholic schools shake-up

   Students new to English could have their support reduced in a Catholic schools shake-up, with vulnerable students at risk of 'falling through the cracks'.

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3. $350,000 rehab boost to bring care closer to Hunter homes

   A $350,000 rehab boost will help more Hunter patients recover at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.

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4. 'Not a nice Father's Day gift': bank customers left short after slugged with double-up payments

   Bank customers were left short at the bowser, supermarkets and restaurants on Father's Day after being slugged with double-up payments.

   newcastleherald.com.au

5. Learner driver's supervisor allegedly six times the alcohol limit

   A learner driver's supervisor was allegedly caught six times over the alcohol limit during random testing at Lake Macquarie.

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