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High-speed rail is an Australian political punchline. After 50 years, will Labor’s newest proposal finally leave the station?

Infrastructure minister says the Newcastle-Sydney project will build on decades of work and planning – but experts ‘won’t be cutting any cakes until there’s shovels in the ground’

The Guardian - AU

‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show

Now the largest public gallery in NSW outside of Sydney, NAG’s new exhibition marries big names with local artists – and celebrates a changing city

The Guardian - AU

‘The world is still as bent and corrupt’: Our Friends in the North returns to the stage

Two Thatcher-years episodes of Peter Flannery’s award-winning TV series to be adapted for Newcastle stage

The Guardian - UK

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Newcastle complete victory over Qarabag to make Champions League last 16

Newcastle and Qarabag combined for five more goals to add to the seven from the first leg

The Independent UK

High-speed train ticket between Newcastle and Sydney to cost $31 for one-hour journey from 2039

Rail line projected to cost taxpayers $61.2bn, with further line to Western Sydney international airport to cost extra $32.4bn

The Guardian - AU

High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?

The federal government will spend A$230 million towards a high-speed rail line between Newcastle and Sydney, promising the project will be “shovel ready” for a final decision on construction in 2028.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: PM backs plan to remove Andrew from line of succession, high-speed rail plan unveiled, best hot cross bun named

Albanese tells Starmer he supports removal of former prince from royal succession; Sydney-Newcastle scheme ‘shovel ready’ in two years

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All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

A high-speed rail network linking major cities in Australia would come at a huge cost but is gaining momentum as experts tout the cost savings for commuters.

AAP

Canberra go second in ALW as Aulicino, Heyman star

Canberra United asserted their ALW premiership credentials with a 3-0 win over Western Sydney, as Perth Glory went fifth with a comeback 3-2 win over Newcastle.

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The Winter Olympics finale, Six Nations stardust and Tottenham v Arsenal – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

Qarabag vs Newcastle prediction: Champions League betting tips, odds & line-ups

Follow our football betting tips as Newcastle travel to Qarabag for the first leg of the Champions League play-off match

The Independent UK

Mercury Prize award ceremony will return to Newcastle for second year

The award show was held at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena in October 2025 for the first time and will return to the venue again this autumn.

Evening Standard

Newcastle United set for major ownership shift as PIF plot European expansion: report

Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian owners could be set to move into mainland Europe

FourFourTwo

Tigers teen bags hat-trick in big pre-season win

Heamasi Makasini bagged a hat-trick of tries for Wests Tigers in their NRL pre-season clash against the Sydney Roosters in Newcastle.

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Motorsport

Graeme Lowdon stays grounded on Cadillac testing: 'It's the hope that gets you, I'm a Newcastle fan'

Cadillac team boss Graeme Lowdon insists the squad will stay grounded and stick to its programme in Bahrain testing despite a positive start

The Guardian - AU

Landmark high court ruling finds Catholic church had duty to protect NSW child from paedophile priest

Finding over abuse in Newcastle-Maitland diocese signals major shift in church’s liability to victim survivors

The Guardian - UK

Maxïmo Park review – Newcastle band play the hell out of their jaggy and angsty debut album

Paul Smith and the band play tracks old and new with a dash of humour and the sort of chops you develop from years on the road

The Independent UK

Luke Littler loses Premier League opener to debutant Gian van Veen

The debutant surprised the world number one in Newcastle.

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Sports Illustrated

Why Marc Guehi Can’t Play for Man City in Carabao Cup Semi-Final

The Cityzens will be extremely shorthanded at the back for Wednesday night’s clash.

Evening Standard

Andy Carroll denies breaching court order against reality TV star ex-wife

The former Newcastle and Liverpool striker indicated a not guilty plea to the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule released as England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland learn pool stage dates and locations

Steve Borthwick’s England travel to Brisbane to begin their campaign against Tonga, while hosts Australia kick the tournament off in Perth against Hong Kong

The Independent UK

Josh Kelly’s very real title win sets up one of Britain’s biggest fights

TITLE TRIUMPH IN NEWCASTLE: Talk of a robbery is silly, writes Steve Bunce, after Kelly’s hard-fought victory over Bakhram Murtazaliev – a result that may lead to a clash with Conor Benn

Evening Standard

Murtazaliev vs Kelly: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks tonight

‘Pretty Boy’ challenges hard-hitting Russian for IBF super-welterweight title in Newcastle

The Times of India

Emirates flight EK35 diverts to Edinburgh due to mid-air emergency, storm conditions

Emirates flight EK35 from Dubai to Newcastle faced severe weather on January 27, 2026. Strong winds and poor visibility forced pilots to abort landing attempts. The Boeing 777-300ER then diverted to Edinburgh Airport. After a delay, the flight continued to Newcastle, ensuring passenger safety.

The Independent UK

Direct ferry from UK to Norway could be restored after 18 years

The connection has been out of service since September 2008

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