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
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 17
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
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.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 'The best beer garden in the city': Clarendon Hotel closing for $33m revamp Stevens Group is 'amalgamating three buildings into the one hotel'.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Boomerangs go back-to-back as White Sox fall short of ending 40-year drought Mayfield Boomerangs crowned Newcastle Baseball champions once again.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Privacy fears spark push for smart glasses pool ban A councillor is pushing for a ban across the Hunter.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Driver running from police on wrong side of road before killing woman, unborn child The 20-year-old pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Booming suburb's future locked in as council adopts new growth plan The previous plan was written almost two decades ago, in 2009.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Seven venues, seven wineries: explore the East End, one glass at a time City Cellar Door is bringing the Hunter Valley to Newcastle's CBD for one day only, and you're invited.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 Scone players face prison over rape, jury rejects threesome defense The 18-year-old woman said the Hunter rugby league players raped her and described it as torture.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16 'Not what the community wants': parents push to save Hunter school Families are rushing to reverse a departmental decision.