DARK SECRETS: 8 | Rare Historical Photos

'Backbone of the health service': The joy, trauma and rewards of nursing

Nurses celebrated and revered on Florence Nightingale's birthday.

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2024

'She was very content': Woman dies under voluntary assisted dying laws

'It absolutely takes away the fear. That's a major point.'

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2024

A sweet start to Mother's Day weekend at The Junction Public School

More than 540 muffins were sold, raising funds for a STEAM hub.

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2024

Protest after squatters evicted from house earmarked for demolition

Police ordered the squatters to leave the house.

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2024

Accused Commonwealth Hotel armed robbers allegedly planned second hold-up

John Jerrett and Marley Tiopira are charged over the $124K hold-up.

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2024

'Significant effect': bushfire smoke hits the heart, lungs and brain

The Black Summer caused widespread hazardous air pollution.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 30, 2024

A bittersweet friendship for a Maitland war widow and New Zealand soldier

'I was 18 months too late.'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 24, 2024

From the archives: remembering the April 2015 superstorms in photos

In 2015 superstorms hit the Hunter leaving a trail of devastation and taking several lives.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2024

Through the lens: our top photos from the past week in news

Newcastle Herald photographers share their picks.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2024

The driving force behind publican John Elsley's desire to succeed

It's about family for this Newcastle publican.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 13, 2024