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Blockade brings good tidings, not port chaos

Readers have their say on the news of the day

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024

Truck rollover near Branxton sparks extended emergency response

A reported truck crash near Branxton had police on the scene for more than two hours.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024

Newly minted Liberal candidate Laurence Antcliff hits the hustings in Paterson

Laurence Antcliff says he wants to get Paterson back on track.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024

Federal government goes local in approach to roads in Lake Macquarie

Charlestown and Dora Creek motorists will be the benefactors.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024

'It's no fluke': Mudgee winery's riesling success

'Our history with growing riesling actually dates to 1838.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024

Deputy lord mayor condemns his superior for backing Rising Tide 'protestival'

City of Newcastle has approved the 'protestival' at Camp Shortland despite a Supreme Court ruling against it.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024

Food Bites: Joel Humphreys opens French bistro in city's centre

This is a labour of love that has been years in the making.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024

New partnership is a foot in the door for young Indigenous chefs

'We don't just help them get a job ... it's a full-life concept.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024

Fly Bendigo to Sydney for just $145: Qantas launches huge 72-hour sale

Some Christmas and school holiday fares are included in the deal.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2024

Electricians cop fines for dodgy work across Newcastle

Inspectors find 28 instances of non-compliant electrical work.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2024