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Meet the Newcastle student leading a national research project

Is a 'fair go' the core pillar of our Australian society? This teenager is going to find out.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22

Stabbing leaves Central Coast teenager clinging to life

The alarm was raised when the boy appeared on a stranger's doorstep late Friday night.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

Investigation reveals how a runaway 10,000-tonne coal train was stopped

The 10,000-tonne train travelled for 20 kilometres and reached speeds of up to 90kmh.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

'Her final gift': how Nathan's aunty helped him to win one of Australia's biggest art prizes

The National Portrait Gallery announced the win on Friday.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

'We just opened the doors and everyone was welcome'

Slingtown Espresso owners reflect on two decades of coffee and community before the closure.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

New Hunter solar project due to be online by 2028

The project's developers will contribute $115,000 a year to the local community.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

'Proven big-game player': Former NSW Waratah ready to fire for Two Blues

Two Blues 'peaking', Students out for history in exciting opening weekend of Hunter Rugby finals

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

His heroic act saved a life, but now this teen faces a long road to recovery

Meet one of the heroes from the tragic fatal house fire at Swansea.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

'Deadset revenge': man jailed for shooting rival in leg after struggle over gun

'A whole portion of his leg was blown away,' a judge said.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

More towers, higher towers: Newcastle West's transformation

Building heights are going to soar in the years ahead. Here's why that's good news, writes Bradley Perrett.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21