Smart highway: Hunter intersection to host NSW-first road technology trial What is smart highway technology, and how will it make your drive safer? Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Newcastle mayor rejects 4200 housing estate 'urban sprawl' in push for national park The council and state are on a collision course over urban bushland. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
'Unmanageable' new super laws have forced a Newcastle festival to cancel Organisers described the decision as 'difficult and devastating'. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Stolen vehicle speeding at 178kmh before pursuit and crash: police The man allegedly fled into bushland before the dog squad was called in. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Port gets green light to store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries The Port of Newcastle is the state's major gateway for renewable energy infrastructure. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Murder charge as Homicide Squad makes breakthrough in Argenton case Police raided three properties and arrested a 22-year-old man. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Suburb blackout after major truck accident Emergency responders have freed the trapped driver Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Fast-tracked Muswellbrook Bypass to divert 2500 heavy vehicles each day 'This bypass finally takes that pressure off.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Car slams into Cameron Park home, emergency services rush to scene Video footage shows the crash caused significant damaged to the home. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Ripper riesling: 'most difficult' season yet no match for vintage experience The latest wine news and reviews from Rick Allen Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Food Bites: an exclusive sneak peek inside Surly's on Hunter Street Surly's has set its sights on being Newcastle's home of Fireball Whisky. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
'We made a promise': police arrest eight, seize 25 motorbikes in Bad Apples investigation The major operation continues a month after total public disorder erupted at Mayfield. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
'Thinking outside the square': chefs team up for fiery tuna festival feast The month-long festival in Newcastle has officially reached the halfway mark. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Queens of the Stone Age and Delta Goodrem announce returns to rock old shed Two massive shows were announced this morning for Newcastle. Newcastle Herald · Jul 14
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 I was injured by an e-bike, but believe over-regulating alternative forms of transport is misdirected Better regulation to stop antisocial behaviour is required, but safer, healthier forms of active transport need our support | Opinion
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 Supporters and opponents prepare to clash over proposed mine expansion Mayor predicts "interesting couple of days" in hot debate.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 'It's just not fair': Jarrad's big gesture for a mate with MND 'He still goes to their netball games and watches them dance.'
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 'I'm not slowing down at all': why key Hunter MP will contest 2027 state election The independent MP said he was keen to assist the region prepare for challenges ahead.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 $1.8 billion pumped hydro project gets green light at former mine site It has the potential to power up to 120,000 homes.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 'Get it right': council rethinks Newcastle Ocean Baths revitalisation plans A revised development application is being prepared.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 Have you seen this distinctive food trailer on Hunter Valley roads? It was stolen from Stomp! Winery last week, leaving a Newcastle family out of pocket.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 7000 jobs on the table at mine sites, now investors need to take the plunge 'We're already aware of a number of businesses looking for sites in the Hunter.'
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 Victim speaks out as former real estate boss fined for drunken Christmas party assault She elbowed Troy McLennan in the groin to make him stop reaching for her. It did not work.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 'I thought I was going to die': accused scooter killer relives fatal confrontation 'He was aiming for my head with an axe', Kane Flanders said.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 14 McDonald's owner 'lovin' it' as he drives through eighth fast-food outlet Lake Macquarie will soon welcome its 13th McDonald's.