The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Herald

Locals brace for round two as new Bobs Farm sand quarry bid lodged

A new player wants a shot.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

More trouble brewing: watchdog slaps fresh ban on ex Hunter pub licensee

Last drinks for former publican for two more years.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

Belmont desalination plant reaches major milestone

Tunnel boring machine successfully recovered from the seafloor.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

New mental health emergency teams for the state, but will the Hunter get one?

'It's possible that the Hunter could miss out entirely.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

Newcastle council says big polluters should cough up for climate damage

Councillors say ratepayers shouldn't foot climate bill.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

'All fun and games until someone gets hurt': council warns tree prankster

The social media prank has already cost the council more than $5000.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

Professional free surfer Craig Anderson scores strong gain on Merewether sale

The internationally-renowned surfer bought the property in 2013.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

Not 'just passing through': drones uncover koalas in development hotspot

A new thermal drone survey has made a surprising discovery.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

Housing can't become a hurdle Hunter jobs stumble upon

Opinion | 'A job is only useful to a region if someone can actually take it, and that means having somewhere to live'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30

Police investigate 'suspicious' fire that destroyed Raymond Terrace home

Police helped evacuate neighbouring properties.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 29