The Latest Breaking News from Charlestown

Smoke can be seen billowing from the property on EK Avenue.

A STOLEN motorbike has led police on a pursuit through Bennetts Green, Mount Hutton, Hillsborough and Charlestown.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the NSW election on March 25, including all of the pre-poll voting locations in Newcastle and the Hunter.

"It feels like I have finished in every position in the top 20 bar first."

The Herald has been told the Liberals have been forced to draft in a candidate from Sydney to run in Lake Macquarie.

A plan to encourage high-density housing and increase parking turnover is hoped to take Charlestown CBD growth to the next level.

Owner Mark Hughes knew a vegetarian fast-food business could succeed.

The 45 new homes are the first of 500 planned

Westpac's decision to bring its St George Bank branch at Charlestown under the same roof has been met with criticism from the Financial Services Union (FSU).

In a top-of-pool A clash, the Sabres were five down after 18.4 overs when reaching the Magpies' total of 7-155 at No.1 Sportsground on Tuesday night.

Rachel Noonan is a contemporary, abstract artist who works from her home studio in Charlestown. She has curated a collection of paintings that she will be exhibiting at Common Circus Studios. Her exhibition Reflections will open for one day only on Saturday, February 11, between 11 and 2pm at Common…