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Access to urgent care to help 'heaving' emergency departments

Budget news is a "tremendous shot in the arm" for Hunter's GP Access After Hours.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2022

Aged care staff, residents 'regularly assaulted', left waiting for meds and meals

From potential overuse of chemical restraints to poor wound management, diabetes control, and basic hygiene, six Hunter aged care services are failing.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2022

Wests search for new coach as Lowrie answers game-changing call from Storm

Rick Stone, a former Knights mentor, recently finished his time at Queensland Cup outfit the Burleigh Bears.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2022

Big Dance champion steeled for quick turnaround

"He's in the Five Diamonds and we'll probably make a decision by Friday on whether or not he takes his place."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2022

Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank preliminary votes favour merger

Perm and Greater merger to become Newcastle Greater Mutual Group Ltd

Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2022

Port woes push Hunter firm to look at US factory

The company's executive chairman has called on Labor leader Chris Minns to unpick the state's container terminal deals.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022

John Hunter doctors worry: Who will take the fall if poll claims stack up?

Doctors fear middle and senior managers might be "scapegoated" after poll results.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022

Accountant Siderovski and former client settle $21m lawsuit privately

Former SiDCOR client alleges he lost $21.5 million due to investment advice.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022

Forget the money, passion powers Caitlan for women's World Cup

"If they offered me nothing, I would have still been humbled to be here."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022

Minns says removing port limit 'crucial'

The would-be premier wants to see the detail of NSW's port privatisation deals before committing to compensation.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022