Cliftleigh man in hospital after targeted home invasion

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1. Cliftleigh man fighting for life in hospital after targeted home invasion

   A Cliftleigh man is fighting for his life in hospital following a targeted home invasion. Police were told a man forced his way through the front door.

   newcastleherald.com.au

2. Off-duty sergeant charged over alleged DV-related malicious damage incident

   An off-duty police sergeant has been charged over an alleged domestic violence-related malicious damage incident. The officer's employment status is under review.

   newcastleherald.com.au

3. 'Devastating': club calls on council to do more as Smith Park vandalised again

   Smith Park has been vandalised again, prompting a local club to call on council to do more to stop vandals from destroying community parks.

   newcastleherald.com.au

4. Why Knights forward Lachlan Crouch was called up to make his NRL debut

   Knights forward Lachlan Crouch, 23, has been named to make his NRL debut coming off the bench on Sunday.

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