Newcastle morning briefing

Swansea tragedy: heroes, teen recovery, and the fire investigation

Morning, Newcastle. Saturday, 14 degrees and overcast. A heavy one today from Swansea.

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14C, Overcast

Swansea rocked by 'heartbreaking loss' of five-year-old girl
Swansea has been rocked by the 'heartbreaking loss' of a five-year-old girl in a fatal fire, with police continuing to investigate the source of the blaze.
newcastleherald.com.au
Running toward the blaze: the heroes who put their lives on the line to save all that they could
Nine mates, with nothing but the urge to help, ran towards the Swansea blaze, without shoes, without a shirt, their board shorts still wet from the surf, to save all that they could.
newcastleherald.com.au
His heroic act saved a life, but now this teen faces a long road to recovery
One of the heroes from the tragic fatal house fire at Swansea saved a life, but the teenager now faces a long road to recovery.
newcastleherald.com.au
John's wife and son are ill. He's fed up with the 'appalling' lack of beds at John Hunter
John's wife and son are ill, and he is fed up with the 'appalling' lack of hospital beds at John Hunter, urging politicians to act.
newcastleherald.com.au
Major marine works complete for Belmont Desalination Plant
Major marine construction works for the Belmont Desalination Plant have been completed, marking another milestone for the Lower Hunter water security project, with offshore construction now finished off Nine Mile Beach.
newcastleweekly.com.au

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