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'I can't just hand this over': minister says he won't end Mater PPP at any cost

Health Minister Ryan Park said the government is taking legal advice about the Mater Hospital public private partnership.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 27

'You can't even give us the basics': why Newcastle wants Canberra to pay up

Millions in funding on the cards as councils cry out for cash.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 27

What's going on? +Live+, STP & 4 Non Blondes booked for '90s nostalgia party

The trio should have fans screaming at the top of their lungs.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 27

Elderly woman dies in crash at Lake Macquarie intersection

Another person was taken to hospital following the two-vehicle accident.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26

Six months on, police still mulling charges over death of teen hit while riding his bike

A P-plater has appeared in court for the first time.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26

Newcastle councillors want tougher penalties for illegal e-bike vandals

Council push for crackdown on scourge of illegal e-bike riders.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26

Residents push to build sea walls on beach to save homes from erosion

Residents say they will build court-approved sea walls if the government refuses revetment.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26

No-go-round: three trees derail Jerry Schwartz's carousel bid in court

The court sided with the hotelier on several issues, but three Tuckeroos proved his undoing.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26

'She wanted me to feel important': Catherine was 18 when she first met 'sweet' Dolly

Did you see Dolly live in concert at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley?

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26

Company behind Greta bus crash sentenced after 'recruiting man addicted to opioids'

Linq Buslines and its two directors were fined for breaching heavy vehicle laws.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26