The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Herald

Police officer accessed restricted data to feed info to mate about DV case

'I just snuck a look at the event. Reads well in your favour.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4

Teens charged with random assault on boy, 13, at Newcastle Interchange

The boy and his friend had gone in their pyjamas to get a drink about 9pm.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4

'It just went up': woman admits lighting fire that destroyed home

Her family arrived and ran inside the burning home to save her.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4

'Hard road ahead': councillors signal service cuts after rate hike binned

Councillors have shared mixed feelings after a 40 per cent rate hike was binned by the state regulator.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3

'Absolutely disgusted': why Kim Leanne King hopes the government's legal action against 3M fails

'They made us fight for nearly five years...now the shoe is on the other foot.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3

'Game changer': Andrew Johns backs medicinal cannabis law change for drivers

The Minns government will announce the changes on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3

NBN News deserves better, and so does the Hunter audience that relies on it

Letters: 'We love our local journalists and news readers and we care.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3

'Screwed': media figures blast NBN News cuts as political pressure mounts

'The media landscape is too chaotic and too terrifying, and it's easier to close down than reimagine.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3

First step in Christ Church Cathedral restoration complete

Works are well under way on the Newcastle landmark.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3

'Distressing and personally humiliating': university archivist Gionni DiGravio stood down

University archivist Gionni DiGraivo was placed on administrative leave on Monday.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3