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The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Herald

Fierce backlash over NBN job cuts, WIN accused of 'gutting' regional newsrooms

'It strips the once proud, robust and respected news service to a bare bones operation.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

The wicked equation families are left to solve when you die

Trust me, your family will appreciate if you minimise the chaos.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

'Fed up': Slapped and abused on Beaumont Street as police delays spark frustrations

Councillor Jenny Barrie said business owners and residents were 'fed up' with a string of incidents on the busy Hamilton strip.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

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Labourer admits 'heinous, unprovoked' attack on wheelchair user outside hotel

'That wheelchair thing, is it?' the 24-year-old asked police.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

'We don't take an ideological position': HVO mine extension referred for determination

Federal environment minister Murray Watt said the government was ideologically neutral when it came to the assessment of mining projects.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

No need to completely replace Stockton ferries, but we can't leave them as they are

Letters: 'I spent my entire working life in the maritime industry and I fail to see the need for completely new ferries.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

Mater PPP financial penalties blow out to an eye-watering $300 million

'We don't know who the bondholders are.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

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Newcastle primary school to be monitored after 'concerning' air quality results

A report found elevated levels of carbon dioxide in some schools.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

Trophy Wyfe praises school of rock for breakthrough Unearthed victory

It's official: Newcastle boasts one of Australia's hottest young bands.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

New $7.7m centre for disability services opens in the Hunter

The facility aims to reduce travel times for services in the regions.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

'Optimistic': brewery appoints administrator in fight to survive

Rising costs and steep alcohol excises have hit this Central Coast brewery.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

Sweet finding: survey's shock Mount Sugarloaf koala population discovery

How many koalas live in Lake Macquarie? The answer will surprise you.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

Ex-cop charged with possessing police batons after raid

The 55-year-old man will face court in July.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

Staff's worst fears realised as WIN takes axe to NBN News jobs

The cuts are the latest hit in a raft of changes at NBN.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

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Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

Man allegedly causes pile-up after abandoning crashed car in motorway lane

Police arrested him walking along the M1 and say he tested positive for drugs.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

$400 million for hospitals following mould scandal exposure

'Patients go to hospital for care, not danger from toxic mould.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

LIVE: Inquiry hears the Mater is set to receive state funds to fix mould crisis

Some Mater services will have to be temporarily moved elsewhere.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10

Decision looms on $2 pool entry trial as council tosses up alternatives

The future of the popular trial is uncertain despite a surge in swimmers.

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Newcastle Herald · Jun 10

Eight-hectare area in Mayfield identified as asbestos risk zone after inferno

Residents are being warned not to touch asbestos fragments.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10

'No place for corporate greed in public health': Mater PPP on the brink

NSW Treasurer able to use legal loophole to avoid Mater hearing.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10

Quarry limits weekend trucking after community backlash

The quarry will extract about 30 million tonnes of rock over 30 years.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10

Why not just terminate rail line at Adamstown gates to make way for housing?

Letters: 'That will really put Newcastle on the map, or remove it all together.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10

'More than happy to have that fight': minister takes shot at One Nation's working-class credentials

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt says One Nation does not represent working people.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10

'It scares me': A touching speech that made a Knights legend a little teary

'I was too young to understand what was happening.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10

'Can't believe I got a solo': thousands of students to shine at Star Struck

Young performers get ready for a big two days.

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