The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie estate seeks change to 'streamline' 181-lot housing estate

The developer wants to alter its eight-stage construction.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2

$100,000 up for grabs for innovators who create 'life-saving solutions'

Six finalists named in annual innovators program.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2

Jury to determine fate of accused murderer over Good Friday death of Eddy Lemalama

A stabbing motivated by payback and retribution or self-defence?

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2

Hunter mine workers overwhelmingly vote to take industrial action

Mining and Energy Union members at the United Wambo mine near Singleton have voted in favour of protected industrial action, with over 95 per cent voting yes to the proposal.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2

Court allows media owner accused of vicious assault on wife to reunite with family

Court varies bail for Antony Catalano to allow Byron Bay travel.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2

Cafe is a Hayl Mary for forgotten corner in Maryville

BUSINESS: Praise Joe fans have a new haunt.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2

Winter fire safety warning as station called to two housefires in a day

'Many people don't think about their smoke alarms until it's too late.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1

Political row erupts over the future of Newcastle ferries

'It seems the Greens think you can buy a ferry off the shelf at Bunnings.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1

$225m investment to supercharge low carbon manufacturing in the Hunter

Hunter businesses are set to share in a $225 million funding package designed to create hundreds of new jobs in domestic manufacturing.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1

Boy bashed at interchange during quick vending machine run in pyjamas

Mothers speak out about Newcastle CBD safety fears after random Saturday night assault.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1