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Spencer may never be cured but his family is fighting to make a difference

A seven-year-old's national campaign for medical research.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

'No one has been held to account': Coalition attacks Labor over Mater failures

Minister accused of 'ducking accountability and responsibility'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

Independents day: Simon Holmes à Court in Newcastle to shake up local politics

Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes à Court has denied he is recruiting candidates for next year's state election.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

18th birthday party killing: teenager stabbed dad to protect girlfriend

'Dad ran at me, so I stabbed him," Jacob Callaghan told a friend.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

Poor state loyalty letting down labels, and consumers

Rick Allen | Meet the man who is on a mission to get more NSW labels on state shelves and wine lists

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

Man charged over allegedly aiming a gun at drivers in road rage incident

Lake Macquarie police allege a search of his vehicle revealed a cache of weapons.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

'Seamless': why Flotilla continues to set the benchmark for Newcastle dining

Co-owner Eduardo Molina talks about the secret to his hatted Wickham restaurant's success.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

Food Bites: Intimidated by fresh truffles? Here's how to master them

An expert shares her top tips for storing and cooking this luxe ingredient at home.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

Bail refused for man accused of choking and firearms offences

The 37-year-old was refused bail.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

Could clubs hold key to housing breakthrough?: Wests launches plans for 192 homes at NEX site

The development could house 300 residents.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4