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Also - we've heard from the Knights coach ahead of tonight's clash with the Sharks in Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - the Jets announce details of its first home game of the men's 2026-27 A-League season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - the Health Minister sounds the alarm over black market tobacco products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - sobering new stats released on Hunter cancer rates over ten years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, a teenager had to be winched off rocks at Dudley Beach yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, two men threatened with knives in Maitland on Saturday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Also - NSW puts the finishing touches on preparations ahead of tonight's Origin decider at Suncorp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus - an update on the victim of Wednesday night's shooting at East MaitlandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hoped it'll be open to patients before the year is out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - new PropTrack data shows there's been a quarterly fall in Hunter home prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - NSW Police and the AFP release handwriting samples as part of a public appeal into threatening letters sent to high-profile people and organisations over a decade.  Image - NSW Government See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - a new Woolworths has been earmarked for Elermore Vale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - we've heard from the Knights coach following news of Dane Gagai's departure. Image - NSW Government See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - reports that police knife wand trial could become permanent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - two big ins for the Knights ahead of the club's home clash with the Tigers this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - find out who Weston Bears, Maitland FC and the Newcastle Jets will face in the Australia Cup round of 32. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - calls for a NSW Shark Summit are getting louder.  Image - Lake Macquarie Council See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foodbank say the figure is close to eighty-five thousandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus - the Premier says he's "not worrying" about the rapid rise of One NationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus - Bradman Best is back for the Knights after a five-week injury lay offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus - Newcastle City Council is being asked to review parkingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus - Newcastle's Connor Metcalfe remains the toast of Aussie soccer following his World Cup heroicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, local Federal pollies have condemned the WIN Network's decision to cut jobs at NBN News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - Maitland and Weston through to the Australia Cup round of 32. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus - the state's bed block crisis is getting worseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus - Knights star Dylan Lucas is a serious chance of making his Origin debutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's big delays and diversions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - the Knights coach speaks ahead of tonight's clash against the Storm at AMMI Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national side takes on Mexico at McDonald Jones Stadium Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Also - the Matildas clash against Mexico in Newcastle this weekend on track to sell out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - Hunter home values remain flat in May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - there's been a mass player exodus at the Newcastle Jets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And a new NRMA study shows three quarters back an under sixteen e-bike ban. Image: NINESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's also a thick blanket of fog across much of the region this morning - so take it easy on the morning commute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - it's the end of an era for the chimney stacks at the former Liddell Power Station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - there's buses replacing services on the Hunter train line till 1pm. Image: NSW Police See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A poisonous snake was found near an operating theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - unconfirmed reports excavation in Lake Macquarie this week is linked to the Gordana Kotevski case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - we've heard from Knights enforcer Jacob Saifiti from the Blues camp ahead of Origin I.  Image: DOMA GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - a milestone for the Medowie High School development.  Image: Fire and Rescue NSWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - more than 1,000 charged during four-day D-V crackdown in NSW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - major maintenance is playing out on the Hunter Valley rail corridor from this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - the state's adult prison population has hit a record high.  Image: Newcastle Knights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - we've heard from the Jets camp ahead of their second semi-final leg with Sydney FC in Newcastle this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - we've heard from the Titans camp ahead of the club's Magic Round clash with the Knights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - concerns about staffing issues impacting the Cessnock urgent care clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus - one of the Hunter's top golf courses is up for saleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.