Nepalese vigil, Hanson protest, and Medowie's first students

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1. 'Still processing this': Nepalese community unites in grief after disaster

   Newcastle's Nepalese community gathered for a candlelight vigil as attention turns to recovery after the disaster. The community is uniting in grief.

   newcastleherald.com.au

2. Students see red: protest breaks out at Pauline Hanson's Toronto fundraiser

   Hunter high school students have rallied against One Nation's 'divisive rhetoric' at a protest outside Pauline Hanson's Toronto fundraiser, chanting 'Hanson is not wanted here'.

   newcastleherald.com.au

3. More than 130 students enrol at new Medowie High School

   More than 130 students have enrolled as the first Year 7 cohort at the new Medowie High School, set to open in 2027 with construction continuing at the Port Stephens site.

   newcastleweekly.com.au

4. $100m Maitland flyover moves one step closer

   Planning for a $100 million westbound flyover at Maitland's Cessnock Road and New England Highway roundabout is progressing, with investigation works to begin next week.

   newcastleweekly.com.au

5. Knights debutantes go again as season goes on the line in Townsville

   The Knights' finals hopes are on the line as they face the Cowboys in Townsville, where a loss could spell the end of Newcastle's season.

   newcastleherald.com.au

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