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A Hunter family bids a 'final goodbye' as ashes sink into the ocean

'His last wish was completed.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2024

Private Alwyn Melville Craig: a name, now known, none will soon forget

For three decades he wandered Newcastle streets, now his service to the country has been recognised.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 7, 2024

'I was very grumpy driving home. I used the word disgusting.'

How Trump's election affected an American mum in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 7, 2024

'Cannot be done by ratepayers funding': mayors unite to talk housing

The five Lower Hunter mayors addressed a lunch.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2024

More Australians than ever are celebrating Halloween as retail spending runs into the millions

Aussies are spending close to $100 each on Halloween this year.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2024

Distracted, reduced vision: transport watchdog's Belmont bus crash investigation

Two passengers were thrown from the bus when it struck a barrier in 2022.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2024

Mental health understaffing is persistent, chronic and demands a fix

Letters: 'Managers, hassle your bosses.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2024

'Not the apocalypse I prepared for': Inside the race to protect the Hunter from the next pandemic

Lessons from the last pandemic. What we know about the next one.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 26, 2024

'The place is crumbling': claim Mater Mental Health starved of resources

'I felt my condition was worsening while I was there.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2024

Festival of lights to bring a slice of India to Newcastle

'We're bringing a part of India for others to experience.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2024