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End of an era as prominent Newcastle family sells 'iconic' New Lambton home at auction

The Piggott family held the property for almost 40 years.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 20

Councillor calls for parkrun pathway in the region's fastest growing city

Council to discuss parkrun pathway from Anambah to Branxton.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 20

Size-inclusive Hunter business strikes back against body-shaming comments

The small business has gone viral after calling out derogatory comments.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 20

Battle of the baths: swimmers reveal rival concept for Newcastle landmark

Take an exclusive look at a community pitch for the Newcastle Ocean Baths.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19

'It's been torturous': hope emerges for a life-changing condition

Drugs that revolutionised modern medicine could help Jonathan.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19

High-speed rail delivery partner comes on board to get project moving

A global construction firm has been selected as the delivery partner for the development phase of the $90 billion project

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19

New book blows up the myth of Maitland's 'little black boy'

Mark Tindall's new book has sought to correct the record of Maitland's little black boy.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19

'Dignity and closure': descendant fights for family's piece of history

A pioneer family says its contribution has been forgotten.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 18

'Still in the fight': Wildfires pay price for poor discipline as finals hopes hang by thread

Wildfires fall. Late penalties win the day in dramatic round of Hunter Rugby

Newcastle Herald · Jul 18

Teenager suffers back, shoulder injuries in car rollover near Port Stephens

A 17-year-old is being treated at the scene.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 18