The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Herald

'We still have a choice': push to save facade at old Spotlight building

The building is slated for demolition.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

Teen attack fallout: petition calls for tougher youth crime legislation

The incident has sparked calls for 'adult crime, adult time' laws in NSW.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

'Line the streets': Knights legend calls on thousands of fans to farewell team bus

'I feel the same thing. It's been a long, hard grind, and we're ready to explode.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

Newcastle hotel set to be replaced with apartments up for sale

Inner-city hotel hits the market.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

'The money is so f---ing addictive: how an alleged drug syndicate ringleader got 'bored'

Details of how the major syndicate operated can now be revealed.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

Lake Macquarie councillors vow to fight against state's $85m cut to grants

The council would post eight deficits over 10 years under the change.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

'We have tried to land a deal through good faith bargaining': coal loader workers ramp up industrial action

Maritime Union of Australia members rally outside NCIG as part of industrial action.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

Woman sentenced after filming herself setting fire to home

The inside of the house, valued at $700K, was gutted by the fire.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

'Come on boys': Silverchair responds to public plea to play Knights grand final

'For the first time in ages, the three of us actually agree wholeheartedly about something ...'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

Newcastle bar plans street security team after 'constant' incidents

Bernie's Bar said something happens almost every week.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29