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Smoke alarm warning after Swansea Heads tragedy

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Swansea Heads tragedy prompts fire safety warning for Hunter residents
The death of a five-year-old girl in a Swansea Heads house fire has become a tragic reminder for Hunter residents to check their smoke alarms, after new figures revealed a devastating winter for house fires across NSW. The tragedy was among 18 deaths in dwelling and structure fires across the state.
newcastleweekly.com.au
'I can die': patient reveals painful 14-hour wait to see a doctor at the Mater
A patient at the Mater has revealed a painful 14-hour wait to see a doctor, describing nurses as 'overworked and apologetic'.
newcastleherald.com.au
Knights lock down finals spot with 10-try demolition of Bulldogs
The Knights locked down a finals spot with a 10-try demolition of the Bulldogs, scoring the most points Newcastle have ever managed in an NRLW match.
newcastleherald.com.au
Knights' finals opponent, venue all but locked in
Newcastle's finals opponent and venue are all but locked in, with the Knights set for an away game in week one.
newcastleherald.com.au
Wind warning as firefighters battle Central Coast bushfire
Firefighters are battling a Central Coast bushfire amid wind warnings, with councillor Jared Wright saying it demonstrates the need for everyone on the Central Coast to be bushfire ready.
newcastleherald.com.au

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