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Udder chaos: escaped wandering cattle bring traffic to a halt on the M1

Motorists told to moo-ve over for bovine pair.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7

How Daniel Johns turned a $2.4 million property portfolio into $10 million

The former Silverchair frontman has just sold another property.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7

From Cannes to Kotara: must-see film festival picks

The Travelling Film Festival is bringing films direct from Cannes, Sundance and Berlin film festivals to Event Cinemas this weekend.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7

'Someone's going to be seriously injured': resident's terror after being spat on in home

After less than two years in a brand new unit the resident wants out.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6

Trinity Point resort cut by $200 million in new plans lodged with council

The changes mean less disruption and a greater focus on short-term accommodation.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6

Mystery death: 'I can't process a young boy celebrating his birthday, then not waking up'

'He's had his autopsy. We're waiting for those results.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6

The personal grief behind Craig's 230km walk to reach 35 football clubs

The Lake Macquarie City coach is starting important conversations on The Long Walk Back to the Sheds.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6

They planted trees they knew would outlive them. 40 years on, the garden's still growing

It was an ambitious plan - one that would long outgrow those who planted the seeds. But the bounty was a garden for the whole of the Hunter Valley.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6

'Stupid' and 'childish': Mater scandal gets dirty in Bearpit battle

'Ryan Park should be focusing his efforts on untangling the mess.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6

'That's what's got us worried': the illnesses on the rise as winter sets in

'There are lots of other respiratory viruses circulating.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6