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Robbie Patterson is the north zone editor for NewsLocal. Mastheads include Manly Daily, Central Coast Express Advocate, Northern District Times, Newcastle News and Hornsby Advocate

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BREAKINGHills Shire

Supplied for The Daily TelegraphA 16-year-old boy driving a quadbike on an Oakville private property has hit a tree and sustained injuries to his head and leg.CareFlightÃs Rapid Response Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance shortly after 3.30pm and landed 20 minutes later by the property. CareFlightÃs clinical team continued providing care as the patient was taken by road in a stable condition with NSW Ambulance to Westmead Hospital.Photography of CareFlight helicopter. Credit: CareFlight.

Toddler rushed to hospital after near-drowning

A CareFlight Rapid Response Helicopter attended a private property after reports the boy, 2, was found in a dam. The toddler has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

Newcastle

Police have released an image of a man they hpe can help with inquiries into an alleged incident over the Supercars weekend.

Police release picture as probe into Supercars incident continues

Police have appealed for information in regards to an alleged indecent assault at the Great Northern Hotel in Newcastle during the Supercars weekend.

Newcastle

Drug and Firearms Squad detectives have charged two people after dismantling 12 large-scale industrial grow houses in the state’s Hunter Region and seizing cannabis with a street value of nearly $8 million. Credit: NSW Police

Drug bust: Two charged over alleged $8m cannabis haul

In a major bust for police, they have uncovered a large-scale cannabis operation, seizing almost $8 million worth of drugs on a property near Muswellbrook. Two men have been charged.

Central Coast

Two homes have partially collapsed during high tides and rough seas at Wamberal Beach.

Warning issued as homes partially collapse

Images of the Wamberal erosion site reveal tiled flooring, destroyed balconies and brick walls ripped from homes, as council warn stickybeaks to stay away.

Central Coast

Gosford Police Station pictured Tuesday 2nd July 2019 (AAP Image/Sue Graham)

Two charged over servo armed robbery

Two men have been charged in relation to an armed robbery in which a Blackwall service station attendant was allegedly threatened with a rifle by a man wanting cash and cigarettes.

Central Coast

‘You do know she’s 12’: Man, 25, charged with child sex

A man, 25, who allegedly plied a girl with drugs before having sex with her was told by another girl “you do know she’s 12 don’t you?” but continued anyway, a court has heard.

The Express

PLEASE GET LEGAL ADVICE RE PUBLISHING IDENTITY., Monica Young, 23, the Western Sydney school teacher has been charged with 10 offences following an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a student . Picture facebook PLEASE GET LEGAL ADVICE RE PUBLISHING PARTNERS I.D

Female teacher in court over alleged student sex assault

A female teacher charged with 10 offences relating to the alleged sexual assault of a teenage boy has been identified as Monica Young. The 23-year-old, who is engaged to be married, did not apply for bail when she faced court on Saturday.

Manly

Jack Maartensz (left), of Mona Vale. Picture: Facebook

Hearing looms after man allegedly pushed trolley into cyclists

A hearing date has been set for Jack Maartensz after he pleaded not guilty to “intentionally” throwing a shopping trolley into cyclists in Dee Why. See all the details here.

NRL

Captain Alex Glenn talking with coach Anthony Seibold, Brisbane Broncos training, Red Hill. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

Are the inmates running the asylum? Broncos reveal switch to player power

Broncos skipper Alex Glenn has revealed that Anthony Seibold has handed the reins over to the players in preparation for their must-win clash with the Bulldogs — after nothing else worked.

Manly

Amy Smith, 40, of Mona Vale, with one of the puppies she is training. Picture: Supplied.

What all ‘COVID puppy’ owners need to know

A new puppy was top of the list for many households when lockdown happened. But now a dog trainer has revealed what every new owner should teach their pup post COVID.

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