Knights weigh Saifiti ban as Northstars bring home Goodall Cup

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1. 'Magic': Fans out in force to welcome home Northstars

   Fans turned out in force to welcome home the Newcastle Northstars, who brought back the Goodall Cup after a championship-winning season. It was no ordinary afternoon as supporters celebrated their heroes.

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2. Knights weighing up whether to contest Saifiti's reckless high-tackle charge at judiciary

   The Knights are weighing up whether to contest Daniel Saifiti's reckless high-tackle charge at the judiciary, with the prop facing a four or five-game suspension.

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3. Investigation reveals the cause of fatal workplace incident at Hunter mine

   The resource regulator is continuing its investigation into the cause of the fatal workplace incident at a Hunter mine earlier this month.

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4. Construction starts on student accommodation at University of Newcastle

   Construction has started on a $130 million student accommodation project at the University of Newcastle, with work now underway.

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5. 'Deeply concerned': more time sought to weigh up massive Hunter mine extension

   The Independent Planning Commission is seeking more time to weigh up a massive Hunter mine extension, saying it is 'deeply concerned' and needs more details about key aspects of the project.

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