Scrapped music festival promoter apologises for 'delay' in stopping ticket sales A billing page for ticket sales was taken down only after questions from the Newcastle Herald. Newcastle Herald · Sep 23
Catholic schools job cuts finalised after more than $17m deficit Staff have labelled the consultation process as 'dreadful'. Newcastle Herald · Sep 21
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
Former Newcastle childcare workers 'defeated' after chasing alleged missed pay 'I was so let down that I couldn't pursue that career.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
More than 200 staff potentially affected by Catholic schools restructure Staff were given a choice between redundancy, compensation or redeployment. Newcastle Herald · Sep 14
Newcastle childcare investigated for alleged physical abuse toward a child The allegations surfaced after the centre's snap closure earlier this week. Newcastle Herald · Sep 11
Newcastle childcare plagued with financial issues in months before closure Employees have been plunged into uncertainty after the centre's snap closure. Newcastle Herald · Sep 10
Vulnerable students could 'fall through the cracks' in Catholic schools shake-up Students new to English could have their support reduced. Newcastle Herald · Sep 7
'Confused and uncertain': union calls for answers in Catholic schools restructure After meetings began on Monday, staff still feel left in the dark. Newcastle Herald · Sep 4
Why 'the real losers will be children' in the Catholic schools staff changes Staff seek more information on Catholic schools restructure. Newcastle Herald · Sep 2
Staff feel 'betrayed' after Catholic schools communicate role changes The union for Catholic school staff are seeking more information. Newcastle Herald · Sep 1
'Some roles will change': Potential job cuts at Hunter Region Catholic schools Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle are making some staffing changes. Newcastle Herald · Aug 31
Why this storm season could be among the region's busiest on record Data supplied to the Newcastle Herald shows the region falls in the eye of summer storms. Newcastle Herald · Aug 24
'Get back, he's got a knife': surf club members make safety plea for Horseshoe beach Paddlers speak of the moment they waded into the harbour to stop 'yelling' man advancing. Newcastle Herald · Aug 14
Newcastle Herald · Aug 7 The Foo Fighters got Ruben through surgery. Now he needs help with his dream The 14-year-old lives with cerebral palsy, and he hopes to meet his hero.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 7 Who's in charge of dodgy building company's Hunter jobs? Not me, says nominated supervisor Regulator launches investigation into who is overseeing builds.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 2 Progress on caseworker vacancy rates after minister's ex-gratia grilling Scorecard shows downward trend in much needed positive for MP
Newcastle Herald · Jul 30 'Living in hell': how new housing units became a nightmare for residents Residents say they face threats, intimidation, unhygienic conditions, and drug use every day.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 3 'We lost everything': family's hidden nightmare behind bubble tea boom Sharetea rejects claims it profits from struggling franchisees.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 1 Oil leak triggers emergency RAAF firefighter response at Newcastle Airport A large, camouflaged bear-cat-like vehicle was at the scene.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 14 Little Feet, Big Steps: Meet the Hunter's newest kindergarten students See the photos of our littlest learners from across the region.
Newcastle Herald · May 28 Traffic chaos on Stockton Bridge after crash One person was taken to hospital suffering from pelvic and chest injuries.
Newcastle Herald · May 22 Newcastle con man and former rich lister in battle over $15m property portfolio Lies, deceit & collusion: Lemuel Page versus Theo Baker.
Newcastle Herald · May 19 University executives pay rises 'audacious' and 'insensitive' to staff A state inquiry chair has criticised the endorsed salary change.
The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025 Newspapers cannot justify running Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots ads as freedom of speech The publication by the Newcastle Herald of a political advertisement by Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots party stating “there are only two genders – male and female” has provoked a backlash that has seen the advertisement removed from the paper’s online edition.