Blame game erupts over CCTV as Newcastle MP and councillors trade blows 'If they had been cooperative from day dot, we could have CCTV installed already.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 24
'No real prospect': NSW Liberal leader all but concedes defeat in Hunter Is the NSW liberal party giving up the fight in the Hunter? Newcastle Herald · Sep 22
Think you could be lord mayor? Here's your chance (literally) put on the robes of high office What's the first thing you would do if you were lord mayor for a day? Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
'You can't even give us the basics': why Newcastle wants Canberra to pay up Millions in funding on the cards as councils cry out for cash. Newcastle Herald · Aug 27
Newcastle councillors want tougher penalties for illegal e-bike vandals Council push for crackdown on scourge of illegal e-bike riders. Newcastle Herald · Aug 26
Fields trashed and ratepayers slugged: councillors declare war on illegal bikes Liberal councillors are sick of ratepayers shelling out thousands to repair fields torn up by vandals. Newcastle Herald · Aug 24
'Failing': investigation into hidden cost chewing up ratepayers' money City of Newcastle will investigate exactly how much it leaves residents paying. Newcastle Herald · Jul 29
$2 pool entry leaves council searching for savings in next year's budget The council will need to find about $150,000 to deliver a forecast surplus. Newcastle Herald · Jun 28
'Crass' or clever? Billboard proposal sparks debate over Newcastle's image Should Newcastle council install billboards to pay for a city facelift? Newcastle Herald · Jun 19
Slow poke: barbs fly as council debates Honeysuckle's 30kmh speed limit Novocastrians could soon have their say on the foreshore speed zone. Newcastle Herald · Jun 17
'Old, tired and forgettable': bid to overhaul Newcastle's gateways Councillors argue Newcastle gets only one first impression. Newcastle Herald · Jun 14
How slow is too slow? Push for verdict on Honeysuckle's 30kmh speed limit Liberal councillor Callum Pull called the stretch a 'magnet for revenue raising'. Newcastle Herald · Jun 13
A decade later, are plans to transform the Wallsend CBD still on track? Councillors call for an update on Wallsend's revitalisation. Newcastle Herald · Jun 9
Harbour protest safety record isn't down to the blockaders alone Letters: 'I take issue with that claim'. Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2024
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 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 · Oct 11, 2024 Lord mayor's 'deliberate ambush' claim causes quite the Ker-fuffle 'The lord mayor is not elected to be a dictator.'
Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2024 A step in the right direction: 20km of new footpaths to be built Council has not only talked the talk, but walked the walk.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 8, 2024 Ups, downs and switcharounds: what happened at council's first meeting A new deputy mayor, technical troubles, procedural stumbles and a seating spat.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2024 A new Newcastle council, and maybe less anti-car fanaticism Councillors: you have not been elected to make us miserable
Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2024 Nelmes slams 'dirtiest campaign I've witnessed in Newcastle's history' Kerridge campaign manager urges Nelmes to 'reflect' on why she lost.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2024 Independent test for Labor in bid to hang on to power in Newcastle 'Stability' and 'experience' or 'time for change'?
Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2024 Newcastle and Lake Mac Liberals combine to oppose offshore wind Liberal council candidates have opposed the project.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2024 Newcastle Liberals want to freeze rates for full council term 'We're living in a cost of living crisis'.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2024 Candidates share a laugh at council election ballot draw The ballot order has been set for the council election.