Aged care nurse charged over assaults in Hunter dementia ward

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1. 'You saw nothing': aged care nurse assaulted six patients in Hunter dementia ward

   A 22-year-old aged care nurse has been accused of assaulting six elderly residents in a Hunter dementia ward, allegedly twisting the genitals and nipples of patients.

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2. Residents evacuated as fire engulfs Hunter Valley property

   Residents have been evacuated as a fire engulfs a Hunter Valley property, with firefighters calling in an excavator to gain access.

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3. 'Second angriest in the country': magpie with a taste for cyclists' ears returns

   The problem magpie has returned and is already drawing blood and injuring cyclists, earning a reputation as the second angriest in the country.

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4. 'You beauty': locals celebrate as plan for high-rise pub towers abandoned

   Locals are celebrating after high-rise plans for three Newcastle pubs were officially scrapped.

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5. Phoenix made 951 tackles this season. Now he's a Danny Buderus Medal winner

   Phoenix made 951 tackles this season and has claimed the Danny Buderus Medal, among the awards handed out at the Knights presentation at NEX on Thursday night.

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