Ponga cleared, fans go wild as Knights snap 13-year preliminary final drought in epic clash Newcastle advance to the NRL's final four. Newcastle Herald · Sep 20
Man accused of repeatedly exposing himself at supermarket During the thefts, police say the man exposed himself in the supermarket. Newcastle Herald · Sep 20
One motorbike rider dead, another critical after crash with ute towing horse float on The Bucketts Way Police said the 18-year-old driver of the ute had failed a breath test. Newcastle Herald · Sep 20
Why not eliminate Williamtown PFAS at the source? Opinion | How much PFAS is still getting out, and from where? Newcastle Herald · Sep 19
Spring racing style in full bloom for bumper weekend in Newcastle Did we see you at Ladies Day this weekend? Newcastle Herald · Sep 19
SOAK at the baths, punk at the museum: Newcastle, are you ready to rock? The soundtrack to New Annual 2026 tells a story about a city and its people. Newcastle Herald · Sep 19
Photos: Put Your Foot Down walk brings a sea of purple to foreshore There seemed to be purple everywhere. Here is why it was a sign of hope for many. Newcastle Herald · Sep 19
Music festival won't go ahead in Maitland after threat to showground, promoter's cars firebombed Frequency Forest was planned as a three-day psytrance rave at the former home of Groovin' The Moo this month. Now, police are investigating. Newcastle Herald · Sep 19
Australia recorded its worst literacy results, so why are we getting rid of teacher-librarians? What will become of our school libraries? Newcastle Herald · Sep 19
Hunter drivers hit as fuel surges to near record prices and government rules out further excise cuts Diesel was approaching $3 per litre in Newcastle again as fuel prices surge by more than 20 cents in a week. Newcastle Herald · Sep 19
His name sits at the top of almost every pinball machine in Newcastle. So who is PAT? It's more than frantic flipping. There's a strategy behind competitive pinball. Newcastle Herald · Sep 19
People come first for Newcastle's top cop. Her milestone promotion honours that Superintendent Kylie Endemi says a sad goodbye, leaving the city in 'exceptional hands'. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Hunter hospital breached mould safety limits 185 times Dozens of breaches outlined in Mater mould and humidity testing. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
'I could cry to be honest': The emotion behind fan's trek to watch Knights live A hit-and-run mission to New Zealand for NRL finals. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Newcastle Herald · Sep 18 Former Newcastle childcare workers 'defeated' after chasing alleged missed pay 'I was so let down that I couldn't pursue that career.'
Newcastle Herald · Sep 18 Baby room one day, Warriors the next. NRL finals preparation with a twist. It's been a case of major life events virtually colliding.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 18 Cost of housing can't be green spaces: inside the fight to save Link Road Forest Union body says workers should not have to choose between green spaces and housing supply.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 18 Residents face rates pressure as councils warn of 'catastrophic' cut to grants Ratepayers could be left footing the bill with cut services or steeper rates after the councils revealed they stood to lose a combined almost half a billion dollars.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 18 '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.