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Stalwart Wayne Smith earns fond farewell from Hunter harness racing

Wayne Smith has been synonymous with Hunter harness racing for most of his 43 years, not just as an administrator but also a tireless volunteer. So much so, that his departure from the secretary-manager role at Newcastle and secretary position at Maitland caused shock - and some concern. "I did…

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Coalition plans to start port lease review before election

Deputy Premier Paul Toole says the NSW government intends to appoint an independent reviewer of Newcastle's port lease before entering caretaker mode in early March.

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Mt Arthur Coal may be forced to close sooner than expected

The controversial NSW coal reservation policy may force Mt Arthur Coal to close before 2030, the mine's owner BHP has warned.

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Business Hunter applauds 'unheard of' low regional jobless rates in latest ABS figures

Good news for Hunter although national economy 'in slow decline'

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Loco land fight: Petition calls for former rail depot site to be saved

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.

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Writer Shea Evans wins Newcastle Herald's 2023 short story competition

Wallsend writer and University of Newcastle PhD candidate Shea Evans' character Pigboy could be anyone. He taps into characteristics Mr Evans says are omnipresent in all of us.

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Lambert relishes her first time in green and gold

"It's definitely worth it. Definitely worth all the travel back and forth from Newcastle. Definitely worth living here [Sydney] now. I honestly wouldn't change it for the world."

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Late elder inspires Newcastle All Blacks to Murri vs Koori Interstate Challenge

The Newcastle All Blacks take on Erub United at Beenleigh on Saturday.

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Hunter Hurricanes set for season-opening double header at home

The Novocastrians host Wests at Lambton Pool on Friday before visiting Cronulla and Balmain over the weekend.

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Sangha keen for BBL finals after injury comeback with Thunder

"Definitely when I did it, it seemed like BBL was done."

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Cahill relishing new home at Adelaide Oval, second XI shot

"Having coaches there every day and every training session, better players ... just a whole lot of knowledge around and experience to pass on. It's definitely made a difference."

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NDCA top job on agenda as chairman Paul Marjoribanks prepares to pull up stumps

"I have had an exceptionally enjoyable and rewarding time, but after 15 years we need to start the process to identify candidates to become the next chair of the NDCA."

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Newcastle Jets in a rush to clear import for Friday's clash with Western Sydney

"We'll be looking to possibly put him onto the bench straight away."

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Analyst backs Tomago Aluminium's renewables plan but says big grid overhaul coming first

Tomago Aluminium's renewables plan backed

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Ban leaves Briggs in limbo for Koori Knockout, Country Championships

Briggs missed the Koori Knockout and has been ruled out for the Country Championships while a one-game ban remains hanging over his head.

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Paul Broad's Snowy Hydro Kurri power project emails to Chris Bowen made public under FOI

FOI emails between Paul Broad and Chris Bowen

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Newcastle Greyhounds Racing Club facing change

Newcastle Greyhounds director Garry Kedwell said The Gardens-based racing club will become "basically a social club" under a change to be presented to members at an extraordinary general meeting on Wednesday night. But Kedwell believes Greyhound Racing NSW's permanent takeover of racing at the Birmingham Gardens track should ensure continued…

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Newcastle Jets star Angus Thurgate staying focused as clubs come knocking

Jets midfield star Angus Thurgate says it's an exciting time coming off contract and he has already attracted interest from other clubs, but he is leaving a decision on his future until the end of the A-League season. Thurgate, who turns 23 in two weeks, has started in all 13…

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Honeysuckle hospitality school to open in March

Hotelier Jerry Schwartz will work closely with the University of Newcastle to address a skills shortage in the region's hospitality sector.

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Black Caps on the radar as Hunter makes move to NZ

"If that means second XI is the highest I ever play then I'm happy with that, but if it means I get a chance to play for New Zealand."

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'They will be looking for you and they will track you down': Raptor North hits the streets

From the Hawkesbury to the Queensland border - the state's Northern Region Police Command has traditionally had a lot going for it when it comes to organised crime.

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Ron Griffiths weighs up Indigenous All Stars selections

The All Stars is being held in Rotorua, New Zealand, on Saturday, February 11.

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NSW government acknowledges 'transport' concerns in coal reservation talks with industry

Fears domestic coal policy could put coal trucks back on Hunter roads

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Why so silent, Knights? Club gives 'bare-minimum' media access

"If I had a dollar for every interview request the Herald has had rejected over the past few months, I'd be as rich as Nathan Tinkler allegedly once was."

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Slade tips 'unpredictable' races in Newcastle as Supercars begins new era

Supercars will begin its Gen 3 era on the streets of Newcastle.

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