'We need to fix that': new ambulance station seeks to make dent in health crisis Labor faces pressure on big health issues ahead of state election. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Sky high: Newcastle's tallest building reaches milestone as The Store tops out The $250 million project is expected to be completed in early 2027. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Serial predator jailed for sexually abusing boy on Scouts trips Decades after the victim fist made a complaint about the leader, he found out others had too. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Man on bail for threatening a woman with a firearm has allegedly been found with more weapons He has now been charged three times this year for domestic violence and firearm offences. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
'The missing piece': first domestic violence refuge in Port Stephens opens The site was named in honour of Aboriginal matriarch and community advocate Colleen Perry. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Here's a deal: go bigger, and keep the Marcus Clark facade We didn't know we had it ... now let's make a deal with developer to keep Marcus Clark facade. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
How this woman realised she could benefit from less exercise She swam a crazy distance underwater and broke records. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
All the photos from inside the Ian and Shirley Norman Foundation's fifth birthday The Hunter's philanthropic organisation, named for the late Ian and Shirley Norman, who established the retail business Harvey Norman, marked its fifth anniversary. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Garbage truck forced to dump burning load on road at Wallsend Firefighters have reminded the community to never bin a battery. Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
Newcastle childcares ordered to close after found insolvent by court The court found the centres were not able to pay their debts. Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
Extreme weather pushing up cost of living for regional residents, new polling finds Rising costs of insurance are locking people out of the housing market. Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
Is bird flu the next COVID? Experts reveal the nightmare contagion scenario Worst-case threat outlined amid plans for next human pandemic. Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
How Mitch the sparky made the leap from coal-fired power to batteries AGL's Liddell battery has created new career opportunities for coal-fired power station workers. Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
GALLERY: All of the photos from Newcastle Gold Cup 2026 'Never really got out of second gear.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
Newcastle Herald · Sep 17 Five dream homes for sale across Australia: which would you pick? From Newcastle and Wagga Wagga to Canberra and Albury, check out these finds.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 17 Think you could be lord mayor? Here's your chance (literally) put on the robes of high office What's the first thing you would do if you were lord mayor for a day?
Newcastle Herald · Sep 17 Resort luxury meets smart automation in high-tech New Lambton sanctuary Luxury four-bedroom New Lambton residence built for smart living
Newcastle Herald · Sep 17 P-plate motorbike rider, driver caught flying along at about 200kmh, police say Two young men will face court after separate incidents in the Hunter.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 17 'Stop, stop': the moment a truck collides with giant wind turbine blade The blade was being transported from the Port of Newcastle under police escort.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 17 Clash over 'half-boiled' plan for every resident to have a view of three trees COUNCIL NEWS: Inquiry into $7.6m tender, how flood mapping changes may impact you and more.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Negligent driving charge after Hunter e-bike death A ute and an e-bike crashed on the driveway of a property in Scone.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Council approves 139-lot subdivision, waves through divisive 16-unit development The council approved a $21m subdivision as well as a 'battle-axe' housing development opposed by neighbours.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Landslip victims can be 'confident' of compensation clarity by Christmas It is the largest residential landslip in Australian history.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Newcastle Station to undergo $20m heritage restoration From railway to refined dining, a heritage revamp for a new era.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Hunter data centre's $37million community sweetener Data centre developer also plans to build a community battery to lower energy prices.