'My community deserves better': MPs lash decision to extend transport contract with private operator Hunter state Labor MPs Tim Crakanthorp and Sonia Hornery criticise extension of Keolis contract. Newcastle Herald · Oct 2
Newcastle MP deflects nuclear submarine concern, while Wollongong MP comes out swinging Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp plays down concerns about nuclear subs base. Newcastle Herald · Oct 1
Defend the kingdom: Knights fans invited to free grand final live site Your chance to support the team on home turf. Newcastle Herald · Sep 29
Government to fund Beaumont Street CCTV trial The trial is in response to growing concerns about anti-social behaviuor in the area. Newcastle Herald · Sep 24
The grief never stops, neither does Aden's family's fight to save lives 'Gut-wrenching': safety review after suicide prompts changes at Strzelecki Lookout. Newcastle Herald · Sep 24
Blame game erupts over CCTV as Newcastle MP and councillors trade blows 'If they had been cooperative from day dot, we could have CCTV installed already.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 24
'He's so scared': mother's plea as fight for Beaumont Street CCTV drags on Residents say violence and antisocial behaviour have left them desperate for action. Newcastle Herald · Sep 23
'How hard is it?': Beaumont Street CCTV cameras caught in funding fight Liberal councillor Jenny Barrie accuses Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp of 'abandoning' residents and businesses. Newcastle Herald · Sep 22
This Hunter venue just won $500,000 to boost live music Here's how it will bring bigger and better shows to Newcastle. Newcastle Herald · Aug 23
'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
Second chance for Hamilton park once plagued by alcohol and drug use and abuse The revamped park offers a new impression of Beaumont Street. Newcastle Herald · Aug 14
Darby Street tower scaled back after backlash, but residents say it isn't enough Newcastle lord mayor Gavin Morris says council's hands are tied. Newcastle Herald · Aug 13
Can electronic signs end traffic nightmare at Adamstown gates? The advance warning system will let drivers know when a slow-moving freight train is approaching. Newcastle Herald · Jul 30
Peak-hour boost: 173 extra seats added for Newcastle commuters Commuters will get extra seats to help ease the peak hour squeeze. Newcastle Herald · Jul 20
Newcastle Herald · Jul 5 'Biggest since BHP': how the Hunter reacted to $12 billion train-building plan 'The Hunter knows how to build trains. Our job is to make sure it has the opportunity to build them again'.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 2 'Banging on the table': will MPs win fight to fund next stage of John Hunter? The Minister for the Hunter toured the near-complete first stage on Thursday.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 25 First look: Newcastle's new 12,000-seat arena unveiled today Newcastle's new entertainment centre will pump $400 million into the Hunter economy over 10 years.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 1 Political row erupts over the future of Newcastle ferries 'It seems the Greens think you can buy a ferry off the shelf at Bunnings.'
Newcastle Herald · May 23 Low risk to public safety as Mayfield fire clean-up continues: Crakanthorp The threat to public safety after a fire earlier this week is low as clean-up operations were expected to continue over the weekend, Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said.
Newcastle Herald · May 21 'Everyday violence': Hamilton South residents call for community change A tenant group is fighting for a better Hamilton South.
Newcastle Herald · May 20 A big step forward in the long-running battle to save Stockton Beach An environmental review brings Stockton beach revival a step closer.
AAP · Jun 29, 2025 Concern for MP safety after online terror group listing The online group Terrorgram, which was listed as a terrorist organisation, was behind an attempt to kill a state MP in 2024.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2024 'High risk': Melanoma hotspots revealed, as four Hunter areas make top 25 One Hunter area dropped out of the top 25, but one came in.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2024 'It can kill': SafeWork inspectors target scaffold safety on Hunter construction sites Hunter construction sites targeted in scaffold safety crackdown.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 23, 2024 'Community isn't forgotten': new playground for Hamilton South 'I'm 28 now and that playground has been the same ever since I was little.'