HISTORICAL FACTS: 12 | History Defined

Wingrove's baseball agenda - Claxton Shield, Aussie squad, major league

"My dad [Leighton] and pop [John] both played for the Claxton Shield and to have the opportunity to win that here in Adelaide is pretty special."

Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 2023

Why the Newcastle Jets need a home base to help foster young talent

"There has been no foresight over the years."

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2023

Inside the deal to keep Jeremy Bath at Newcastle council until 2027

Councillors briefed on pay rise and contract extension for Jeremy Bath

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2023

Vote now to decide who will win the 2023 Summer Herald Photo Competition's people's choice

After sifting through hundreds of entries, our judges have finalised their shortlist.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2023

Stalwart Wayne Smith earns fond farewell from Hunter harness racing

Wayne Smith has been synonymous with Hunter harness racing for most of his 43 years, not just as an administrator but also a tireless volunteer. So much so, that his departure from the secretary-manager role at Newcastle and secretary position at Maitland caused shock - and some concern. "I did…

Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2023

Coalition plans to start port lease review before election

Deputy Premier Paul Toole says the NSW government intends to appoint an independent reviewer of Newcastle's port lease before entering caretaker mode in early March.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2023

Mt Arthur Coal may be forced to close sooner than expected

The controversial NSW coal reservation policy may force Mt Arthur Coal to close before 2030, the mine's owner BHP has warned.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2023

Business Hunter applauds 'unheard of' low regional jobless rates in latest ABS figures

Good news for Hunter although national economy 'in slow decline'

Newcastle Herald · Jan 27, 2023

Loco land fight: Petition calls for former rail depot site to be saved

A PETITION has been launched calling for an historic Newcastle rail site to be saved, as a state government agency says the location has potential for new housing.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 27, 2023

Writer Shea Evans wins Newcastle Herald's 2023 short story competition

Wallsend writer and University of Newcastle PhD candidate Shea Evans' character Pigboy could be anyone. He taps into characteristics Mr Evans says are omnipresent in all of us.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 27, 2023