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A Newcastle doctor is fighting unresolved charges he sexually assaulted eight patients by touching them inappropriately during medical examinations.

The REINSW Roadshow came to Newcastle on Tuesday

The sun will shine across the North East on Tuesday after changeable weather at the weekend

"People just can't access the beach. You can get there, but you might as well park your car at Garden City and walk in."

The pop sensation - made up of Bradley McIntosh, Hannah Spearritt, Jo O'Meara, Jon Lee, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, and Tina Barrett - are back with a bang after splitting up in 2003.

Australian oil and gas giant Santos wants to build an 833-kilometre gas pipeline stretching from southern Queensland to Newcastle in New South Wales. Details released by the company show the project would traverse highly productive farmland, as well as valuable native vegetation.

Drivers will have the chance to have their say on the proposal to make Newcastle car parking payments cashless

"If there is anyone you want to put in a program to show how to behave as a professional sportsperson, she is it."

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