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'Died suffering': families gather for class action after Mater deaths

'It was out of nowhere, I saw her that day. She was a cancer patient, but she was not on death's door.'

Newcastle Herald · May 27

Lake Macquarie housing logjam: thousands of homes stuck in pipeline

What's holding up new homes in Lake Macquarie?

Newcastle Herald · May 27

Bath top-up: Newcastle CEO to get pay rise after closed-door council vote

A review panel found Mr Bath was operating 'above reasonable expectations'.

Newcastle Herald · May 27

Councillors take a step towards kiosk lease but say ocean baths cafe not a foregone conclusion

City of Newcastle will ask for permission to grant a cafe lease at the baths.

Newcastle Herald · May 27

Are your patient records going digital? New system is causing 'huge stress'

'Significant concerns around patient safety and readiness.'

Newcastle Herald · May 27

'It's the Hunter Valley's best-kept secret, or at least it was'

The future of its annual long lunch is in doubt but this rural Hunter Valley suburb is poised to be a tourist hotspot. Here's why.

Newcastle Herald · May 27

'Hell of a ride': long-time presenter Paul Turton retires from radio

The ABC host has made the 'tough call' to take a break.

Newcastle Herald · May 27

'White-saviour syndrome': questions over the role of foreigners in aid work

How this Adamstown woman founded the Human and Hope charity.

Newcastle Herald · May 27

Food Bites: big plans for The Artisan Farmer, new chef at George Darby

Also, chef Justin North talks about Vallery, the fine-dining restaurant opening at Laval Hunter Valley.

Newcastle Herald · May 27

Why this Hunter club is planning a $21 million renovation

A Hunter business plans for upgrades.

Newcastle Herald · May 26