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SHOCKING: Newcastle harbour - You Need To See This

Protesters seek to scupper One Nation's rise as candidates board harbour cruise

One Nation senior leaders cruised the Port of Newcastle on Sunday, but faced a barrage of protesters at the dock.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 20

Superyacht operator's son guilty of Newcastle harbour cocaine smuggling

The son of a superyacht tour operator is behind bars after a jury found he aided with a plot to retrieve cocaine from a cargo ship's hull that turned fatal.

Newcastle Herald · May 20

Norwegian divers were ready to collect 80kg of cocaine, but police beat them to it

One of the men has pleaded guilty to attempting to recover the drug shipment.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2024

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Warship powers through Newcastle harbour for weekend rest stop

HMAS Hobart (III) docked in the port for four days.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024

Fishing buddies reel in bum bag full of drugs in Newcastle Harbour

'We're used to catching Murray Cod, not drugs.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2024

Newcastle Harbour blockade's worth lies in people power

'What other options do concerned citizens have?'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2024

Call to arms for 'older generations' to support young climate activists

Ethicist Leslie Cannold encourages 'older people' to mobilise

Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2024

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Police dig up truck tied to deadly Newcastle harbour cocaine plot

A Brazilian diver died and a second has never been found.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11, 2024

Offshore wind plan in Newcastle's port looks fine, but expect a whine

'It will help to future-proof Newcastle Harbour'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2024

'The windows shook': tug boat crew's unique view of lightning show

Deckhand's perspective on watching the epic storm from the harbour.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2024

Norwegian divers will face trial over massive coke plot

The case against the men includes diving computer GPS and GoPro footage.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2024

PHOTOS: Fireworks light up harbour as Newcastle marks end of 2023

New Year's Eve 2023 celebrations in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 31, 2023

Norwegian nationals deny involvement in Newcastle Harbour cocaine plot

The case against the men includes diving computer GPS and GoPro footage.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2023

Arrests on Newcastle Harbour follow three-day climate protest

Activists refused to leave following the expiry of protest permit

Newcastle Herald · Nov 26, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2023

Newcastle port blockade: paddling activists take part in one of the biggest climate protests in Australia’s history

Rising Tide’s weekend occupation of shipping channel urges the government to raise fossil fuel taxes and stop new coal projects

Newcastle Herald · Nov 10, 2023

Inside the Newcastle penthouse with a $7.25 million price guide

It could set a price record in the Newcastle area for an existing apartment.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2023

Climate protesters to target Newcastle Harbour

November's harbour protest will be the third blockade in a decade.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2023

Norwegian nationals in court over Newcastle Harbour cocaine plot

The pre-dawn scuba diving operation was allegedly thwarted when police shone bright lights on the men in the water before they fled, leading to a dramatic foot chase on Honeysuckle Drive.

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Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2023

Deputy Premier questions offshore dredging at Stockton

NSW Public Works will take the lead role in a project that will use sand from Newcastle Harbour to renourish Stockton Beach.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 11, 2022

Fireworks from a plane: Newcastle New Year's Eve plan announced

All eyes will be on the sky over Newcastle Harbour on New Year's Eve when daring aerobatics manoeuvres and dazzling fireworks provide an electrifying farewell to 2022.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2022

Hurricanes to host Sydney Super League round at Lambton Pool rather than Newcastle Harbour

Club officials were hopeful of playing all six matches, three each for men and women, at the Queens Wharf venue but have now ruled it out.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2022

Historic four-level terrace with views of Newcastle Harbour set for auction

The terrace was built in 1890 by Sir Samuel Cohen of the David Cohen & Co bond stores family.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2022

Superyacht tour operator charged over cocaine diver's death

James Blake Blee, the 62-year-old superyacht tour operator accused of attempting to import more than $20 million worth of cocaine through Newcastle Harbour, has been charged over the death of the Brazilian diver who drowned trying to retrieve the drugs.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 26, 2022

Swimmers chase cash, fun in port

As the pandemic continues to force the cancellation of so many events across the Hunter, organisers of the Australia Day Newcastle Harbour Swim were concerned about possible COVID-related hesitancy for the 25th instalment of one of Australia's richest ocean swims.

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