Paul Ellis, aged 48, was last seen on the beach yesterday afternoon. 

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Also - the latest IPART report shows the number of people using taxis in NSW has fallen.  

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Also today - we've heard from the man behind the former Newcastle Post Office redevelopment amid concerns about the current DA lapsing. 

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Also - we've heard from the Cowboys camp as they prepare to fly out ahead of their Vegas NRL season opener against the Knights. 

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Also - an independent consultant is set to do a full assessment of the Calvary Mater Hospital. 

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Also - it's thought the Foo Fighters show in Newcastle in November will inject $20M into the local economy. 

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A new report from Roads Australia shows 355 people died on our roads last year. 

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Emergency crews are at the scene.

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Also - a Morpeth Lotto player wins $1M - but is yet to claim the cash.

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Also - there's now three people officially running to become Newcastle's next Lord Mayor. 

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