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  1. Cooper signs with Jets bit.ly/Kmux2I
  2. Look beyond coal: climate activist bit.ly/LK0khZ
  3. Qantas expands Newcastle flights bit.ly/Km9mxW
  4. Accused admits shooting victim was excessive bit.ly/Kvr42L
  5. No consent for T4 to use Onesteel land bit.ly/Lw0xm3
  6. Murder trial hears accused was scared of his victim's knife bit.ly/LsnpTl
  7. Auditor raises concern over Newcastle refugees bit.ly/MpwrAi
  8. Hunter horse beats the odds bit.ly/JIZC3l
  9. Hunter schools to lose specialist teacher funds bit.ly/Kq9nBC
  10. Fair Trading warning over Hunter builder bit.ly/KhgbRb
  11. Older farmers fear for future bit.ly/LlR40v
  12. Hunter horse studs plan escape bit.ly/LlR40t
  13. Mayor says Tamworth left off the rails bit.ly/LfJWCW
  14. Ministers make surprise Hunter visit bit.ly/KtyLoj
  15. Out of pocket eatery owner blames bank valuation bit.ly/Kh2GBD
  16. Victim taunted gunman before being shot dead bit.ly/K8VNlk
  17. Prices steady at Scone horse sale bit.ly/KA6Emw
  18. Calls for a new approach to drug problem bit.ly/KzJuwB
  19. Inquest into Hunter Valley mining death bit.ly/KzJwVj
  20. Work begins on Hunter vineyard roads bit.ly/KT18yB