Young sparks: the Hunter schoolmates building a candle empire BUSINESS: Meet the teen entrepreneurs who saw a gap in the market and decided it was time to launch their first business. Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
Detectives allegedly uncover 2.5 million files showing covertly filmed sexual abuse A man, 38, already behind bars, was charged with more than 200 offences. Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
'Left us powerless': why this Newcastle childcare will close for good The centre first closed temporarily in July. Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
'I don't blame the hospital': Wallsend crash victim's wait for surgery 'One government blames the other, but there's been trouble for ages.' Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
NSW introduces up to two years' jail for filming road crash victims Legislation to update offences and punishments for road crimes will be introduced to state parliament. Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
GALLERY: The 'reset button', the reply exam and the return of Eli PHOTOS: Newcastle Jets training on eve of Asian Champion's League. Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
15 years of ASPIRE: mega gallery of the Hunter's top school production moments This year's planning, production and performances were captured on film, celebrating the performing arts program. Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
How Sam transformed her lifestyle after a midlife crisis, burnout and PTSD She found herself working long hours but was unhappy and unfulfilled. Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
Did your local pub make the cut for best parmi in the state? Find out here These Hunter Region venues have been shortlisted for a state award. Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
'Do not touch': surge sparks warning over deadly virus threat What to do if you're scratched or bitten by a bat. Newcastle Herald · Oct 12
Not our kind of scene as Powderfinger reunion tour bypasses the Hunter If you're keen to catch the Powderfinger reunion, you'll be road tripping. Newcastle Herald · Oct 11
The shy bird that stopped plans for a sportsground A rare migratory bird forces a council to scrap plans for fields and floodlights. Newcastle Herald · Oct 11
'Like someone stabbing me repeatedly': the chronic pain crisis hitting youngsters An 18-year-old has urged parents to advocate for their kids. Newcastle Herald · Oct 11
Crunch time for the Mater's future, as Honeywell staff shrink over mould scandal 'No one would ever design a public health service this way.' Newcastle Herald · Oct 11
Newcastle Herald · Oct 11 Frozen musical sells out weekend show after 1500 tickets sold in a day After praying for a miracle amid lagging ticket sales this week, Civic Theatre was overrun on Sunday afternoon in a sellout staging of Frozen the Musical.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 11 All the photos from Walk 4 Hope in Speers Point Angela Hiscock says she walks, with hundreds of others, to raise awareness of a misunderstood disease.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 11 Historic Shell garage eyed for restaurant revival A favourite heritage-listed 1926 service station could get a second life.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 11 GALLERY: A 19-ball sprint finish to last-wicket ton. Callum cleared the fence six times PHOTOS: All the NDCA action from Saturday's first round.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 11 Watch: paddlers' amazing close encounter with mother humpback and calf The whale calf breached just metres from the canoe paddlers.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 10 A mystery mining model, mateship, and the restorative machinations of a Men's Shed Wangi Men's Shed had a mystery on its hands.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 10 'One of those things that I regretted': Barnes pays royal tribute to Angry Jimmy Barnes reflects on loss, friendships and rock 'n' roll.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 10 Ed Kowalczyk playing 'for keeps' with the new-look Live line-up The '90s rockers are back with a new line-up and focus.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 9 'Why engineers are looking at it and not politicians': the over or under high speed rail question All engineering solutions remain under consideration for how to bring high-speed rail into Newcastle.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 9 'He died gasping for air': hospital staff shortages blamed for 'terrifying' death Lyall Rissler woke up vomiting blood and agitated at 2am.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 9 'Impossible to plan': Hunter mayor wants fixed end date to coal mining Jeff Drayton has returned from Germany with plenty of ideas for improving the Hunter's clean energy transition.