HISTORICAL FACTS: 16 | History Defined

'One of their own in their corner': 150 years of worker safety in Hunter mines

Hunter mineworkers are protected by the world's oldest worker-elected safety system.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11

Newcastle childcare plagued with financial issues in months before closure

Employees have been plunged into uncertainty after the centre's snap closure.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10

900 homes, $360 million: massive seniors housing development on exhibition

The proposal would roughly quadruple the number of homes at the site.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10

'Pretty heartbreaking': soccer boss apologises for grand final gaffe

Why 'biggest game' tag struck a raw nerve.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10

Trial told of a knock in the night and an upset sister saying: 'I believe I got raped'

Two Hunter footballers are accused of forcing an 18-year-old woman into a threesome.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10

'We're doing it for him': Cardiff vow to win it for Steve on a huge grand final day

The Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League grand finals are on this Saturday.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10

Passenger reportedly hit with bottle and dragged off bus in latest 'escalation'

The latest incident comes days after three girls were charged with assaulting a 14-year-old.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10

Man arrested with lighter, cop treated for smoke inhalation after vehicle blaze

The vehicle and a nearby power pole were significantly damaged.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10

'My skin felt like it was on fire': long search for answers to a rare condition

'It was a relief to find out what was causing my itch.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10

'You can't use our staff': hospital debate delayed dying woman's care, coroner finds

Hospital staff argued over 'policy' while a woman lay dying.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 9