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Second rider dies in a day on Hunter roads

It has been a tragic day on the region's roads.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11

Homicide detectives called in after stabbing victim dies in hospital

A man has died after a stabbing in a Newcastle suburb on Saturday, July 11.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11

'Good luck and ganbatte': Ireland and Japan fans converge on the Hunter for rugby clash

Ahead of kick off, supporters from Ireland and Japan were in high spirits at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night. Did we see you there?

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11

'She'd be proud of me': dancer's bid to can-can with big sister at the Moulin Rouge

A dream to dance in Paris fuelled by a powerful family bond.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11

Man in custody accused of damaging electric vehicle charging stations

Police allegedly seized 17 plugs and large bags of cabling during a raid.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11

Tragic day on Hunter roads as two riders die in matter of hours

The rider died at the scene.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11

Police, dog and bystanders allegedly assaulted after crash

An officer was seen by paramedics for cuts to his face, police said.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 10

'Least they could do': developer accused of pulling out of resident meeting

'The least Eden Estates could do is meet face-to-face with the community.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 10

Newcastle drug dealer jailed for role in massive ice import aboard 'black flight' from PNG

His lawyers claimed he was a 'small-time flunky'. Prosecutors said he was instrumental to the importation.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 10

Ash the angel: memorial jersey a touching tribute on a day to help those in need

'He would think that's pretty special ... he supported a lot of people,' father Richard Jones says.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 10