The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Herald

Investigation reveals the cause of fatal workplace incident at Hunter mine

Resource regulator is continuing to investigate this month's fatality.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

Treasurer fronts court accused of defrauding sports club of $83k cash

Police allege the woman's offending spanned six football seasons.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

'Magic': Fans out in force to welcome home Northstars

Photos: No ordinary afternoon as champions bring back Goodall Cup.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

From last to a grand final? Magic on verge of epic turnaround

They scraped into finals and prevailed on penalties. Can the fairytale continue?

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

'Don't be a hero': warning after weather conditions point to dangerous snake season

Snakes are on the move.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

'Deeply concerned': more time sought to weigh up massive Hunter mine extension

The Independent Planning Commission is seeking more details about key aspects of the project.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

Detectives make fresh plea for information after body found on vacant land

Did you see or have contact with this man in July or August? Police want to know.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

Will a not-for-profit takeover of private hospitals cut fees for patients?

The truth about Hunter private hospital bids revealed.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

Police seek dashcam footage after traffic chaos on Newcastle roads

A rolled over truck was causing traffic chaos on Monday morning.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

How a tariff win may save 150 Hunter jobs

The Anti-Dumping Commission had made the investigation one of its top priorities.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30