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Blueprint for quality urban hubs lost in Hunter sprawl

Phillip O' Neill | Urban design principles outlined in regional plan not evident on the ground

Newcastle Herald · Jul 27

Woman dies after being thrown from quad bike in rollover near Cessnock

NSW Ambulance paramedics were unable to revive the young woman.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26

Runaway Hunter coal train reached speeds of 90kmh

The fully-laden train travelled several kilometres before coming to a stop.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26

Woman walks free from jail after DPP drop cocaine, MDMA supply charges

Police said the drugs had a street value of more than $200,000.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26

'Can't be all doom and gloom': Curious attempt to push national park plan

The Save Link Road Forest campaign had some colourful help today.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26

Man doused dad in petrol, set house on fire during mental health episode

The man told his father: 'this is where it gets f---ing real'.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26

'Not just about books': the surprising services offered by local libraries

How a quiet sanctuary became a high-tech haven for the community.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26

How Lake Macquarie's Anzac Day costs soared 60 per cent in a year

Ratepayers are footing the bill.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25

The reel thing: how Tower Cinemas keeps film history alive

Projectionist Chris Carlson has returned to a career he thought was over.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25

The Joker, Ghostbusters, and The Mandalorian: POP BAM! returns with a BANG!

Hundreds of fans dressed up for the annual pop culture celebration.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25