Rail hub to lifestyle precinct: The Station's next journey takes shape Plans lodged to transform The Station into a premier destination. Newcastle Herald · Jul 3
'Extremely disappointed': cable thieves, vandals wreak havoc across Newcastle A wave of vandalism has put sports fields and EV chargers out of action. Newcastle Herald · Jun 30
$42 million in five years: hefty price tag for council's net-zero plan At least half of the funds will need to be found externally. Newcastle Herald · Jun 29
$2 pool entry leaves council searching for savings in next year's budget The council will need to find about $150,000 to deliver a forecast surplus. Newcastle Herald · Jun 28
'A savage, thrilling ride': gravity-defying circus joins New Annual line-up Circa's record-breaking new production pushes human bodies to their limits. Newcastle Herald · Jun 27
Mayfield asbestos fire clean-up bill passes $300,000, claims process opens The inferno broke out on the afternoon of May 18 at Hunter Valley Whitegoods. Newcastle Herald · Jun 23
'Great strides': new shared path unlocks coastal precinct The path offers a safer connection for pedestrians and cyclists using a busy coastal link. Newcastle Herald · Jun 22
Out of the shadows? Council backs public briefings but keeps private workshops 'I'll acknowledge that the community have repeatedly asked for increased transparency.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 20
'Opportunity': former Paymasters operator weighs in on landmark's new lease on life Do you remember this iconic Newcastle restaurant? Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
'We have the passion': city makes play for FIFA World Cup Socceroos live site 'We have the capacity, the enthusiasm, and the passion for the world game.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 17
Council takes the plunge: $2 pool entry survives despite budget squeeze $2 pool entry locked in, cheaper Lambton swims approved. Newcastle Herald · Jun 16
Decision looms on $2 pool entry trial as council tosses up alternatives The future of the popular trial is uncertain despite a surge in swimmers. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10
Eight-hectare area in Mayfield identified as asbestos risk zone after inferno Residents are being warned not to touch asbestos fragments. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10
How your old sheets could have a new life preventing landslides The first-of-its-kind trial will use a mixture of recycled linen and grass seed Newcastle Herald · Jun 5
Newcastle Herald · Jun 5 'Tone-deaf effort': community clash over push to remove Hamilton pantry Supporters of a petition with more than 500 signatures say the pantry attracts violent people to the park.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 1 'Far from over': lifeline extended to families displaced in horror landslip Residents face the likelihood recovery could take another year.
Newcastle Herald · May 27 Bath top-up: Newcastle CEO to get pay rise after closed-door council vote A review panel found Mr Bath was operating 'above reasonable expectations'.
Newcastle Herald · May 27 Councillors take a step towards kiosk lease but say ocean baths cafe not a foregone conclusion City of Newcastle will ask for permission to grant a cafe lease at the baths.
Newcastle Herald · May 26 'Raging success' or 'cost burden': will $2 pool entry sink or swim? 'I think it would really be a shame if that was the path that we went down.'
Newcastle Herald · May 24 Popular $2 swim trial on chopping block despite surge in swimmers The council says the scheme is financially unsustainable and unfairly subsidises visitors from outside Newcastle.
Newcastle Herald · May 22 'Really careless': food pantry pulled as council revamps troubled Hamilton park 'It's a lot easier for people to care about society when society cares for them.'
Newcastle Herald · May 19 Newcastle Basketball defends controversial $90 million indoor sports centre Multiple deadline extensions later, Newcastle Basketball has responded to submissions.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 19, 2024 Port protest clamp down shows what government really wants to protect Peaceful protest must be carefully guarded by all of us
Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2024 Harbour protest safety record isn't down to the blockaders alone Letters: 'I take issue with that claim'.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024 Deputy lord mayor condemns his superior for backing Rising Tide 'protestival' City of Newcastle has approved the 'protestival' at Camp Shortland despite a Supreme Court ruling against it.