The story behind the tiny dolphin the internet can't get enough of The Port Stephens calf has 130m views, but its size isn't the most interesting thing about it. Newcastle Herald · Sep 4
Ploddy the dinosaur celebrates her 30th year at Somersby ... with fresh ink The Central Coast local is believed to be the Australia's first giant roadside icon, Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
Cruise ships' record-setting schedule sets Newcastle up for a winning season A record 30,000 visitors are due to visit Newcastle this season Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
Fresh off $27m Merewether Surfhouse sale, syndicate lists another Newcastle property The group will continue to operate the venue after signing a seven-year lease. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
'You saw nothing': aged care nurse assaulted six patients in Hunter dementia ward The 22-year-old twisted the genitals and nipples of elderly residents. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
'Second angriest in the country': magpie with a taste for cyclists' ears returns The problem magpie has returned and is already drawing blood and injuring riders. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
'You beauty': locals celebrate as plan for high-rise pub towers abandoned High-rise plans for three pubs have been officially scrapped. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
Knights in shining armour: NRL stars' put on the glitz for awards night A finals berth awaits, but before it kicks off here's all the photos from the Knights awards gala. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
'Dig deep': a Mount Sugarloaf trek with a vital purpose Husband shares touching support for his wife's cancer journey. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
Banned NDIS fraudster used fake name to continue working with vulnerable clients She was banned from the NDIS for fraud. Months later, she was back under someone else's name. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
Potholes or politics: has Newcastle council got its priorities straight? Councillor argues agenda looks more like a 'Hansard transcript'. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
Residents evacuated as fire engulfs Hunter Valley property Firefighters have called in an excavator to gain access to the fire. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
Maitland ranks among 'happiest' cities as hitching post debate rages on Maitland's hitching post debate is continuing to rage Newcastle Herald · Sep 3
Why 'the real losers will be children' in the Catholic schools staff changes Staff seek more information on Catholic schools restructure. Newcastle Herald · Sep 2
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2 Historic facade uncovered in Newcastle, but is it set for demolition? A historic facade is uncovered before a 31-storey tower is erected.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2 He promised to stop or 'lock me up for good'. Then he got up to his old tricks He will be sentenced for supplying a smorgasbord of drugs in Newcastle.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2 'Sometimes the toughest thing you can do is tell a mate you're struggling' Big Dan's $3 million grant for the mental health of boys and men.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2 Rising from the ashes: The Burwood Inn's 'reopening' date is revealed The popular Merewether watering hole has been closed since a June 2023 fire tore through the building.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2 Pair jailed for $125,000 Commonwealth Hotel armed robbery, brutal attack on cleaner 'Hearing him screaming for help still haunts me to this day.'
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2 'Heartless': takeaway shop owner left terrified by arson attack Teen arrested after alleged pursuit, charged with starting fires at two businesses.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2 'A richer experience': Bistro Penny takes hatted dining to another level An exciting new space has opened for business in Newcastle's historic East End.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2 Driver allegedly blows more than six times the limit after car side-swiped A 33-year-old man will face court next month.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2 Food Bites: Crystalbrook Kingsley high tea gets a First Creek 'glow up' Diners can now choose from a traditional high tea or a seafood tower on Saturdays throughout September.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 1 Why Merewether believes 'everyone hates us' ahead of grand final showdown Rival coaches make grand final predictions
Newcastle Herald · Sep 1 Mastering the flip: renovation duo bring character back to 1920s Hamilton cottage See inside the transformation of this 100-year-old home.