The Latest Breaking News from Broadmeadow

A PETITION has been launched calling for an historic Newcastle rail site to be saved, as a state government agency says the location has potential for new housing.

THE hallowed turf of McDonald Jones Stadium isn't foreign ground when it comes to star power. It's played host to football icon David Beckham, turned green and gold for the Socceroos and Matildas and been the playground of rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns. But Newcastle isn't LA, or even Sydney,…

McDonald Jones Stadium venue manager Dean Mantle said Sir Elton John's concerts will be a "huge test event" that should lead to more major shows in Newcastle. A crowd of more than 28,500 is expected to pack into the Broadmeadow venue on Sunday, and again on Tuesday, as the rock…

The union representing workers at Newcastle's UGL train workshop says the NSW government must not sacrifice jobs for housing at the site.

The historic Goninan train factory at Broadmeadow will make way for a big new housing and hotel precinct under plans being discussed by the developer, council and NSW government.

Newcastle Showground would become a community garden inside an apartment precinct under Broadmeadow's urban renewal plan.

Novocastrians are left wondering whether the government has the guts to commit to spending big outside Sydney.

LABOR state opposition leader Chris Minns is expected to visit Stockton to meet with concerned residents over beach erosion during a visit to Newcastle this afternoon and tomorrow. Mr Minns is scheduled to inspect the UGL Goninan train building and repair facility at Broadmeadow this afternoon, and is a guest…

Young Newcastle trainer Patrick Cleave knows what it takes to succeed after working for some of Australian racing's heavyweight operations. Now he's hoping back-to-back wins and a first victory at his home track can prove the kick-start he needs to carve out his own place in the training ranks. The…

The Lower Hunter's next major urban revitalisation project, Hunter Park at Broadmeadow, was an opportunity to combine the best of public and private investment, Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport Rob Stokes believes.

"I'm really excited about playing my first game at home."