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'As essential as toilet paper': push to launch free period-product trial

Newcastle council staff estimate the trial could cost $200,000.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1

'Lack of social licence': what Upper Hunter council says renewables project is missing

Councillors aired concern the project will be a 'white elephant'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1

'Choose your own adventure': New Annual is back with a bold new program

Director Tory Loudon has a message for anyone who thinks this 10-day uniquely Newcastle festival isn't for them.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1

The Block is back on Sunday - with water views and a share house

Hopefully Scott Cam can watch from a comfy chair after his surgery.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1

Plan ahead: don't miss a beat at this year's Newcastle Music Festival

Your guide to this year's unmissable acts.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1

Locked in: Lesser knowns aim up as Wanderers stun arch enemy to seal finals berth

The top four is set, but the order is anything but certain

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31

After facing jail, suicide and murder in his family, Kina overcame evil

'I made up my mind which side I was on.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31

'Out of control': John Hunter security guards suffer broken bones in attacks

'For more than two decades, this problem has festered.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31

'Cheeky bugger': family and customers mourn real character of pub scene

There weren't many publicans as colourful as Barrie Barnett.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31

Place to make 'lifelong friends': the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie suburbs where people stay the longest

Exclusive data reveals the suburbs where people are choosing to stay put.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31