Jets striker farewells as runway closes and cafe era ends

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1. Newcastle Airport flights disrupted as runway closes for RAAF investigation

   Newcastle Airport flights are being disrupted as the runway closes for a RAAF investigation, and passengers are urged to check with their airline about flights.

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2. 'Newy is home': leading striker opens up on difficult decision to leave Jets

   A leading Jets striker has opened up on the difficult decision to leave the club, with the lethal sharpshooter among nine confirmed departures, saying 'Newy is home'.

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3. 'End of an era': last chance to get your churrasco fix at MEET restaurant

   MEET restaurant, the much-loved Brazilian barbecue spot, is closing in mid-October, marking the last chance for locals to get their churrasco fix.

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4. 'Beloved' Beaumont Street cafe to close its doors after 20 years

   A beloved Beaumont Street cafe in Islington is set to close its doors after 20 years, with the lease on the business not renewed.

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5. 'Difficult decision': councillors make ruling on controversial phone tower

   Councillors have made a ruling on a controversial phone tower, a 'difficult decision' that has residents fearing their 'hard-earned security' is now at risk.

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