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Firefighters rescue three people from Cessnock house fire

Part of the single-storey home collapsed.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024

Cessnock Road fatal crash: Truck driver charged with dangerous driving

A 31-year-old man was killed in the crash on August 5.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024

One last season: Newcastle Christmas bus creator's retirement looms

How Margaret Pannell brought some cheer to the city.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024

Meet the HSC students celebrating their formal and thinking about the future

"I'm so excited. I can't wait to see what the future holds."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024

'Yet another hard rock quarry': opponents and proponent face off at public hearing

New quarry would cover 139ha within the Wallaroo State Forest.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024

Testing out the tracks: students get on board for railway industry day

'I was inhaling steam trains since before I was born.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024

'Captain's call': deputy lord mayor wants Rising Tide decision reversed

'The fact that Cr Kerridge would ignore police advice is disturbing.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024

Conroy guarantees Williamtown missile factory finance

Williamtown missile factory not impacted by airport finances.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024

How the Westpac rescue helicopter saved a future Paralympian and mother

'On your worst day that chopper will be the best thing that could ever happen to you.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024

Donald Street water works bring traffic to a crawl but continue on schedule

A major sewer collapsed has sparked a 10-day emergency repair operation.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024