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Waratah Super Battery confirmed for Munmorah site

The Southern Hemisphere's largest network battery will be built at the site of the old Lake Munmorah Power Station, the state government has confirmed.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2022

Cricket: Hall returns for one last hurrah in WBBL

"I knew I was always retiring from the one-day stuff and I turned down Thunder the first time they offered me a contract, but they kept coming back."

Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2022

Greg Piper's Newcastle container terminal bill cuts to the chase after years of debate

Greg Piper's port bill cuts to the chase

Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2022

Power price rises and grid change pessimism as industry weighs up the costs of going green

Tough road leads to power pessimism

Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2022

Pessimism grabs power industry as leaders cite high costs of decarbonisation and renewables transition

Questions over Eraring as rival tips big power price rises

Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2022

Teitzel believes Knights can claim 'back to back' NRLW premierships

The Townsville product is expected to attract interest from incoming NRLW club North Queensland.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2022

Australian push to follow US cannabis law reform

Drug law reform seen in wider context

Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2022

Racing: Australian Bloodstock's lucrative spell as Gold Trip opts for Caulfield Cup

"I know going forward we're probably going to look to target Sydney even more so than Melbourne next year, just with all the options that have come about."

Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2022

Rugby League: World Cup-bound Johnston eyes a rare title treble

"I debuted in a Blues jersey, back on the paddock in a red and blue jersey and now being able to put on a green and gold jersey."

Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2022

Minister apologises to Red Zone residents for seven years of inaction on PFAS

Assistant defence minister Matt Thistlethwaite has apologised to the Williamtown Red Zone residents for the treatment they experienced at the hands of previous governments.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2022