SHOCKING: 21 | Mind Blowing Facts

Hundreds of drug overdoses revealed, amid push for a safe injecting place

The Hunter has a lot of overdose deaths, which are preventable.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

'Dream come true': leap of faith takes ballet prodigy from Newcastle to Germany

Lewis Nicholson has always wanted to dance professionally. Now he is one step closer to achieving that goal.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

Sixth time lucky: Maitland chef wins national title at annual cook-off

Iron Gate Kitchen sous chef Ashleigh Handsaker has been crowned the 2026 Nestlé Golden Chef of the Year.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

For the love of pastry: is this the tastiest running event in Newcastle?

Tickets to the second annual Newcastle Bun Run sold out within half an hour.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 5

Wind warning as firefighters battle Central Coast bushfire

'This bushfire demonstrates the need for everyone on the Central Coast to be bushfire ready,' coucillor Jared Wright said.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 5

'I can die': patient reveals painful 14-hour wait to see a doctor at the Mater

Nurses at the Mater were 'overworked and apologetic'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

Di Nardo real estate companies traded while insolvent, liquidator says

Property interests transferred to Di Nardo's fiancee before collapse.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

How Chook's brother is transforming his grief into hope

This year's Big Blue Live event will help promote discussions about mental health and support.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

'No certainty the bill will ever be passed': miner casts doubt on Hunter transition legislation

Hunter Valley Operations insists its mining extension proposal must be approved through to 2045.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

A little town with a big heart is rallying around three-year-old Harriet

An outdoor movie night, Let's Shine for Harriet, is raising much-needed funds for the young Minmi resident.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4