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'Sometimes the toughest thing you can do is tell a mate you're struggling'

Big Dan's $3 million grant for the mental health of boys and men.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 2

Rising from the ashes: The Burwood Inn's 'reopening' date is revealed

The popular Merewether watering hole has been closed since a June 2023 fire tore through the building.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 2

Pair jailed for $125,000 Commonwealth Hotel armed robbery, brutal attack on cleaner

'Hearing him screaming for help still haunts me to this day.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 2

Why Merewether believes 'everyone hates us' ahead of grand final showdown

Rival coaches make grand final predictions

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1

Mastering the flip: renovation duo bring character back to 1920s Hamilton cottage

See inside the transformation of this 100-year-old home.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1

At nearly five times the legal limit, driver got bogged after day of drinking

The judge said it 'was lucky he did not kill anyone or himself'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1

'Priority remediation': Mater set for big funding injection to fix mould disaster

'Community outrage has forced them to finally undertake remediation.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1

Plans revealed for Newcastle's second-tallest towers

The two towers will rise from a podium and contain 34 storeys.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1

Calls for state to redirect gun buyback cash to health as maternity services teeter

A Hunter council wants to see the money reallocated to regional health and roads.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1

Inside the high-wire helicopter operation powering the Hunter REZ

Flying a helicopter near power lines isn't usually advised, but this is a skilful operation.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1