The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Herald

$1.6 million swing: how Beresfield Golf Course plans to branch out

Padel isn't the only new activity coming to Beresfield Golf Club.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 9

Inside the pros and cons of the government's Hunter train hub location options

A decision on the $12 billion project is expected soon.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 9

From 'chaotic first sketches' to 3D model: university centerpiece design revealed

See how architecture students helped shape uni's new site.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 9

Councillor pushes for tougher police powers to seize hooning trail bikes

They want police to be able to seize and destroy the dirt bikes of reckless riders.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8

Life expectancy rises along with rates of dementia death and mental illness

Institute of health releases 20th biennial national report card

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8

This Hunter Valley concert will make you wanna shoop, shoop ba-doop

Three of the biggest names in R&B history are coming to Bimbadgen.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8

Can this 75-year-old great-grandmother win Commonwealth gold?

'Just really proud. I never thought I'd be going to a Commonwealth Games.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8

'Tree vandalism': Landcare volunteer outraged after council clears dune

"Disappointing to see 20 years of volunteer work destroyed in one day."

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8

Hunter's 'proud history' of train building back on track with $447m program

The first refurbished Tangara train will soon roll out of Cardiff.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8

34,000 new jobs to power region's future economy puts Hunter in league with Australia's enterprising regions

The Newcastle and Hunter economy is set for significant changes with more than 30,000 new jobs forecast to drive emerging industry over the next five years.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8