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'Unforgettable': what Spiegeltent has in store for Civic Park return

Take an early look inside the Spiegeltent's all-new show.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

Woman stuck still living in unit where husband gunned down four years ago

Anthony Nugent was murdered in what prosecutors say was a targeted revenge shooting.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

Pair granted bail after police find stolen Mustang, seize meth from home

Police seized electronics and two resealable bags of meth from the home.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

'It will kill me': Peta's heartbreaking terminal diagnosis and grand final story

'I've only got so long to live so I may as well do something that I really enjoy.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

'Why do you keep doing this?': Rubens frontman finds calm in Group Therapy

Sam Margin has cut back the booze and The Rubens have never sounded better.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

The story behind the tiny dolphin the internet can't get enough of

The Port Stephens calf has 130m views, but its size isn't the most interesting thing about it.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

Ploddy the dinosaur celebrates her 30th year at Somersby ... with fresh ink

The Central Coast local is believed to be the Australia's first giant roadside icon,

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3

Cruise ships' record-setting schedule sets Newcastle up for a winning season

A record 30,000 visitors are due to visit Newcastle this season

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3

Fresh off $27m Merewether Surfhouse sale, syndicate lists another Newcastle property

The group will continue to operate the venue after signing a seven-year lease.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3

'You saw nothing': aged care nurse assaulted six patients in Hunter dementia ward

The 22-year-old twisted the genitals and nipples of elderly residents.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3