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1. Woman walks free from jail after DPP drop cocaine, MDMA supply charges

   A woman has walked free from jail after the Director of Public Prosecutions dropped cocaine and MDMA supply charges against her. Police had said the drugs had a street value of more than $200,000.

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2. Sharpe, Smith poised to reunite for extended run as Knights halves

   Knights halves Sharpe and Smith are poised to reunite for an extended run after Dylan Brown was ruled out for the rest of the season.

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3. 'We knew it was going to be tough': How a former star sunk spirited Knights in Brisbane

   Newcastle's Knights have a 2-2 record in 2026 after a loss to Brisbane, where a former star player proved to be the decisive factor against the spirited home side.

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4. Newcastle 'showman' brings the magic of 35mm back to Tower Cinemas

   Newcastle projectionist Chris Carlson has returned to a career he thought was over, bringing 35mm film projection back to Tower Cinemas.

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