Stockton bin battle, book fair, and new trains for Newcastle

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1. Load of rubbish? Stockton bin battle baffles resident as council dumps run

   Residents are baffled after the council dumped the long-running bin collection from a Stockton lane that has been serviced for about 45 years. The change has sparked confusion over why the run has suddenly stopped.

   newcastleherald.com.au

2. University of Newcastle book fair is coming

   The Friends of the University Annual Book Fair returns to the Great Hall at the Callaghan campus from 11 to 15 September, with more than 40,000 books packed in, including some unusual finds. It's one of Newcastle's biggest venues hosting the much-loved event.

   newcastleweekly.com.au

3. New trains on track to replace ageing XPT fleet

   Newcastle passengers could benefit from a new fleet of regional trains set to replace the ageing XPT, with 16 of the 29 new Regional Rail Fleet trains now delivered in Australia. The rollout has reached a major milestone, with more than half the fleet now on home soil.

   newcastleweekly.com.au

4. Beachfront development splits council over classification

   A beachfront development has split the council, with Mayor Leah Anderson casting the deciding vote to approve the development application. The classification of the project proved the sticking point.

   newcastleherald.com.au

5. Little Lola's cancer journey inspires community to burn off the calories

   Lola Clark is smiling again as her cancer journey inspires the community to burn off the calories. The little girl has turned her battle into hope.

   newcastleherald.com.au

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