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Manslaughter charge dropped against man accused of killing housemate

Mathew Ford died in hospital 11 days after suffering spinal injuries.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5

'Biggest since BHP': how the Hunter reacted to $12 billion train-building plan

'The Hunter knows how to build trains. Our job is to make sure it has the opportunity to build them again'.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5

Country calling: Halfback in career-best form as Greens make it 10 straight wins

Ryan scores two tries and sets up two others in masterclass.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5

Mother charged after boy, 4, found dead at unit in 'extremely confronting' scene

Officers formed 'grave concerns' for the boy after the woman arrived at a police station.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4

Forget footy chat: Newcastle dads are heading to the pub to learn braids

It's a Wednesday arvo beer with a twist.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4

'It's in his blood': veteran driver signals last stop before re-tyre-ment

After more than two decades at the wheel, Trevor Lightfoot rings the bell for the next stop.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4

'I lost my aunt, uncle and cousin': Newcastle woman's earthquake tragedy

A community fundraiser is being held tomorrow at Lambton-Waratah Scout Hall.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4

'It's a love language': Pride and pain as Australia falls to Egypt in World Cup penalty shootout

Heartbreak for Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3

'Not crying foul': business accepts fate amid state's Newcastle Arena plans

What will happen to Supa Putt in Broadmeadow's redevelopment?

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3

'We lost everything': family's hidden nightmare behind bubble tea boom

Sharetea rejects claims it profits from struggling franchisees.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3