Also  - improved results for Hunter New England public hospitals in the latest quarterly health stats. 

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Also - local hope Lauren Parker in action at the Winter Paralympics tonight. 

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Also today - the latest from the Surfest main draw. 

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Also - Newcastle Council will consider giving Midtown Special Entertainment Precinct status. 

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Also - it's been revealed NSW small businesses are paying a huge amount navigating government red tape.

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The rock icons will play McDonald Jones Stadium on December 8. 

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Also - there's been a drop in the number of public school enrolments in NSW over twelve months. 

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Also - investigations into an early-morning Hamilton South unit fire continue. 

Image - Australian Reptile Park 

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Also today - we've heard from the Jets camp as the club prepares to face the Wanderers. 

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Plus - a man's been badly injured after falling off Clarence Town Bridge

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