Vandals hit Newcastle as home prices drop

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1. 'Extremely disappointed': cable thieves, vandals wreak havoc across Newcastle

   A wave of vandalism has put sports fields and EV chargers out of action across Newcastle.

   newcastleherald.com.au

2. Going down: Newcastle and Lake Macquarie home values drop for a second month

   Newcastle and Lake Macquarie home values have dropped for a second month, with revised data from Cotality showing the market peaked in April.

   newcastleherald.com.au

3. Mine closure ‘serious blow’ for wider Hunter community, says MEU, Repacholi

   The imminent closure of Ashton Coal is described as a serious blow for affected workers, their families and the wider Hunter community.

   newcastleweekly.com.au

4. Knights spring selection surprises for NRLW season opener

   The Newcastle Knights women travel to Cronulla to face the Sharks on Thursday night for the NRLW season opener.

   newcastleherald.com.au

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