FOUND: 23 - What They Never Told You

Why are we finding so many Australian shipwrecks lately? There’s one research vessel helping uncover the past

On August 23 1969, the coastal freighter MV Noongah departed Newcastle bound for Townsville with a cargo of steel and 26 crew. The 71-metre ship had been a regular sight along the eastern seaboard for a decade as it hauled cargo between cities up and down the coast.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Black woman charged after using n-word on social media

Exclusive: The charge relates to a post on X about Sweden and Newcastle footballer Alexander Isak

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

Tenacious D Australian tour date postponed after comment about Trump shooting

Australian senator Ralph Babet demands the duo, Hollywood star Jack Black and musician Kyle Gass, be deported over the latter’s comment

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2024

Knights pair assemble for Maroons' Origin decider

Newcastle teammates Dane Gagai and Kalyn Ponga will be key to Queensland's fortunes after being recalled for the Brisbane State of Origin decider.

AAP · Jul 8, 2024

Raiders' NRL season in tailspin after loss to Knights

Canberra's hopes of claiming a top-eight NRL finish are fading by the week after Newcastle scored a 16-12 win over the Raiders.

AAP · Jul 7, 2024

Blockade Australia plans more climate protests disrupting Newcastle trains, saying disobedience is the only option

NSW government condemns ‘reckless’ actions in Hunter region as more than 200 rail services cancelled and 26 people arrested since 25 June

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2024

Nine-year-old boy youngest in UK to undergo rare pancreatic surgery

Newcastle surgeons remove Archie Routledge’s pancreas while transplanting insulin-producing cells into his liver

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

Rapid results: UK ballot counters braced for race to declare first winner

Boundary changes, paper thickness and ace returning officer’s transfer could have a bearing on who declares first

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

'Sooky' Albert Hopoate credits wife for NRL return

Burns victim Albert Hopoate is enjoying his time back on the field as Canberra prepare to get their league campaign back on track against Newcastle.

AAP · Jul 3, 2024

Talking Horses: Howth can hand Appleby major ‘sand’ prize on a Plate

The selection rates an excellent each-way bet for the big betting race of the weekend at Newcastle

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024