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What's making news today? Friday night lights concept gets tick of approval for local rugby league , Hunter councils have revealed which roads they want to handball to the state , the Newcastle MP has called for a new fleet of electric ferries in the city, and the University of Newcastle has been urged to be part of mental health solution, not the problem .

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