Merewether traffic fix looms; council tackles gambling harm

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1. Merewether bottleneck moves closer to overhaul | live updates

   The Merewether bottleneck is moving closer to an overhaul, with an end in sight for the peak-hour traffic headache that has plagued the area.

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2. Newcastle Council tackles $250m pokies losses

   Newcastle City Council has backed a campaign calling for stronger gambling reform, supporting measures aimed at reducing harm caused by the region's estimated $250 million in pokies losses.

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3. Adamstown drivers to get warning before level crossing delays

   Adamstown drivers will soon get a warning before level crossing delays, with new electronic signs set to be installed to alert motorists when slow-moving freight trains are approaching.

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4. Jayden's brain is being squished, but the public system can't help him

   A boy facing the surgery he needs discovers the public system cannot help him, as his brain is being squished and he requires intervention.

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