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'Obscene': the staggering sum the region's gamblers lose a day on pokies

Wesley Mission CEO says the figures should be a 'wake-up call' for policymakers.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

Owner-occupier outbids developers to secure prime development site in Merewether for millions

The hotly-contested auction attracted 12 registered bidders.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

Revealed: Banned player learns grand final fate

NNSW Football makes call on appeal against suspension

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

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$350,000 rehab boost to bring care closer to Hunter homes

The funding will help more patients recover at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

'Significant renovation': new owners reveal plans for Merewether Surfhouse

The beachfront venue will trade over summer and then close for several months.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

Life in the crawl space: M1's fully-loaded future inexorably linked to the Hunter

Phillip O'Neill | Truck and car traffic between Sydney and Newcastle is hurtling towards even more congestion

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

'Not a nice Father's Day gift': bank customers left short after slugged with double-up payments

Customers were left short at the bowser, supermarkets and restaurants on Father's Day

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

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Learner driver's supervisor allegedly six times the alcohol limit

Police stopped a red Mitsubishi Lancer for random testing at Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

Police search for getaway driver in Commonwealth Hotel armed robbery

Detectives allege the mystery man chased down and nearly killed a cleaner.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

Hundreds of drug overdoses revealed, amid push for a safe injecting place

The Hunter has a lot of overdose deaths, which are preventable.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

'Dream come true': leap of faith takes ballet prodigy from Newcastle to Germany

Lewis Nicholson has always wanted to dance professionally. Now he is one step closer to achieving that goal.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

Sixth time lucky: Maitland chef wins national title at annual cook-off

Iron Gate Kitchen sous chef Ashleigh Handsaker has been crowned the 2026 Nestlé Golden Chef of the Year.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

'Daddy, are you playing robots?': Not all heroes wear capes; this Hunter dad carries a sword

Ryan Hungerford is a real knight in shining armour. But to his son, Arlo, he's Dad.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

How to save the world's forests in the cheapest way possible

'We have a lot of land that needs restoring, especially in the post-mining era.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 5

'Abandoned': insurance fight erupts over pensioners' written-off bus

Lions Club volunteer says bus could have been repaired, but independent ombudsman finds in insurer's favour.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 5

Mike Newman's pitch to win over coal country and the state

Mike Newman believes small government and coal-fired power can unlock the Hunter's future prosperity.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 5

For the love of pastry: is this the tastiest running event in Newcastle?

Tickets to the second annual Newcastle Bun Run sold out within half an hour.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 5

Wind warning as firefighters battle Central Coast bushfire

'This bushfire demonstrates the need for everyone on the Central Coast to be bushfire ready,' coucillor Jared Wright said.

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

'I can die': patient reveals painful 14-hour wait to see a doctor at the Mater

Nurses at the Mater were 'overworked and apologetic'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

Di Nardo real estate companies traded while insolvent, liquidator says

Property interests transferred to Di Nardo's fiancee before collapse.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

How Chook's brother is transforming his grief into hope

This year's Big Blue Live event will help promote discussions about mental health and support.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

'No certainty the bill will ever be passed': miner casts doubt on Hunter transition legislation

Hunter Valley Operations insists its mining extension proposal must be approved through to 2045.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

A little town with a big heart is rallying around three-year-old Harriet

An outdoor movie night, Let's Shine for Harriet, is raising much-needed funds for the young Minmi resident.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

'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

Newcastle teachers get dunked in ice water for incurable disease

Twelve years ago, Hayley Banks' sister was given only nine months to live.

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