The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Herald

Two men arrested after road spikes end police pursuit

The driver has been charged and a mental health assessment has been ordered.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24

Did goats or French champagne inspire the Australian billy cart?

Which story do you think sounds most plausible?

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24

'I had to get permission': why not even the HSC could keep Claire off the stage

Seven years into ASPIRE, Claire Jenkins has become a star of the show.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24

Duke the abandoned dog survived three gunshot wounds, X-rays reveal, as little battler recovers

The cattle dog is recovering well from his first surgery.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

Six-figure sea change: why professionals are swapping Sydney for Newcastle

New data shows the region is one of Australia's best places to build a career.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

Westfield goes western with new store announced for Kotara

Newcastle's growing obsession with country clothing has lured another big brand.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

Intimate homecoming for Vacations alongside Trophy Wyfe for The Act

REVIEW & GALLERY: Vacations, Annie Hamilton & Trophy Wyfe play The Act.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

Former rehab boss falsified disgraced TV presenter's drug test records

He penned glowing letters to the courts for three clients who had returned dirty urine results.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

Singleton Council weighs in on HVO mine extension

A councillor has argued the region can't yet afford to lose the project's jobs.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

Police seize motorbike and make ninth arrest of Bad Apples investigation

The 24-year-old man was arrested at a home in the Hunter Valley.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23