'Significant renovation': new owners reveal plans for Merewether Surfhouse The beachfront venue will trade over summer and then close for several months. Newcastle Herald · Sep 7
'It will kill me': Peta's heartbreaking terminal diagnosis and grand final story 'I've only got so long to live so I may as well do something that I really enjoy.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 4
Why Merewether believes 'everyone hates us' ahead of grand final showdown Rival coaches make grand final predictions Newcastle Herald · Sep 1
Green day out: Minor premiers rediscover mojo to book grand final berth "Not once did we doubt ourselves." Newcastle Herald · Aug 29
'It's huge': They last claimed a title in 1988. Could this be year of the Sea Horse? HRU: Sunday's semi was decided by a late try in the corner. Newcastle Herald · Aug 23
'Proven big-game player': Former NSW Waratah ready to fire for Two Blues Two Blues 'peaking', Students out for history in exciting opening weekend of Hunter Rugby finals Newcastle Herald · Aug 21
'We are not finished yet': University's 38-year premiership dream is alive and kicking Hunter Rugby semi-finals set after thrilling final round Newcastle Herald · Aug 9
Locked in: Lesser knowns aim up as Wanderers stun arch enemy to seal finals berth The top four is set, but the order is anything but certain Newcastle Herald · Jul 31
Professional free surfer Craig Anderson scores strong gain on Merewether sale The internationally-renowned surfer bought the property in 2013. Newcastle Herald · Jul 30
Was this the round that changed the Hunter Rugby premiership race Greens fall, Blacks survive in weekend of thrillers Newcastle Herald · Jul 11
Country calling: Halfback in career-best form as Greens make it 10 straight wins Ryan scores two tries and sets up two others in masterclass. Newcastle Herald · Jul 5
Perfect 10: Battle of the playmakers to determine top-of-table clash "I don't reckon I have met a more competitive bloke." Newcastle Herald · Jul 3
Oliver was in his wheelchair on the sideline. What happened next will melt your heart Tacklers fell like limbs of a gum tree to create magic moment for Singleton boy. Newcastle Herald · Jun 19
Funda director Mark Owen found personally liable for $5m debt to retirees Court finds it 'difficult to accept' Owen was not aware of loan guarantor obligation. Newcastle Herald · Jun 2
Newcastle Herald · May 30 How a glass of red led to a touching tribute for a late brother and funds for vital charity The touching story behind Big Dog Wine charity launch
Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2024 All the photos from the Hunter Rugby grand final in Newcastle The cloud broke, and the sun beat down on a big day out at No. 2.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 2, 2024 Secret deal with former Young Australian of the Year that cost Funda $2m Funda directors got a motorcycle and electric mountain bike each.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 2, 2024 Merewether students give boots a new purpose with kids in Kenya 'Don't give us sympathy, give us opportunity.'
Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2024 Funda creditors in plea for share of sale as house listed for $2.25m Creditors seek proceeds of sale to help repay Funda's $10.5m debt.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 7, 2024 Blacks fly-half given keys in Hunter Rugby's pursuit of Caldwell Cup 'Winning the grand final was very cool. Winning the country championships would be the icing on the cake.'
Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2024 Merewether Golf Club developer asks for more apartments as costs rise The developer now hopes to finish the project by 2027.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 30, 2024 'As it was': Burwood Inn owner lodges plans for rebuild after fire The heritage pub could reopen in several months.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 8, 2024 Merewether lender Funda may have been insolvent for years, says liquidator Directors "strenuously deny" allegations of ponzi scheme.
Newcastle Herald · Jan 2, 2024 No plans for more selective schools in region marred by 'growing pains' Just three of NSW's 17 fully academically selective high schools are outside greater Sydney.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 28, 2023 The top stories you loved about property in Newcastle in 2023 A Graceland-inspired home drew the biggest online audience of the year.