Also - NSW puts the finishing touches on preparations ahead of tonight's Origin decider at Suncorp.

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Blues playmaker Ethan Strange has proven his fitness ahead of the clash at Suncorp Stadium.

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Also today - free range chicken owners urged to bring them inside as a precaution following the first confirmed bird flu case in NSW. 

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Plus - an update on the victim of Wednesday night's shooting at East Maitland

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It's hoped it'll be open to patients before the year is out. 

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Also - new PropTrack data shows there's been a quarterly fall in Hunter home prices. 

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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. 

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Also today - a new Woolworths has been earmarked for Elermore Vale. 

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Also - we've heard from the Knights coach following news of Dane Gagai's departure.

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Also today - reports that police knife wand trial could become permanent. 

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