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Police officer rescues women and four-year-old boy from Hunter floodwater

Police are looking to recommend the officer involved to be recognised for his efforts and bravery.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 22, 2022

Flood watch and livestock warning as Hunter communities remain 'on tenterhooks'

BOM has issued a moderate to minor flood watch warning for the Wollombi Brook and lower Hunter River.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 22, 2022

Council's shady projection for Foreshore Park sprouts further doubt

Residents group offers grim reality check on council projections for park's tree canopy.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022

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A lot to learn about sperm: Hunter researchers say understanding infertility an 'urgent matter'

Because sperm are so sensitive to their environment, they can be useful barometers of body-wide stress.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022

Striking staff say TAFE focus has shifted from students to dollars

"It has become very much more dollar focused than student outcome focused."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022

Greg Piper to introduce bill that will pave the way for Newcastle Container Terminal

Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper flags his intention to introduce a bill to parliament that would extinguish port commitment deeds that are constraining the establishment of a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022

Horrific pain lives on for those left behind

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2022

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'First time ever': University and TAFE staff set to strike on Wednesday amid ongoing negotiations

"Staff are now taking action to defend the excellent higher education that we are committed to provide."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2022

Hunter nuclear plant concept blown up

The federal government's low emissions technology advisor Alan Finkel has dismissed suggestions the Hunter's coal-fired power stations could be transformed into nuclear reactors.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2022

VaxXed Bus to visit Newcastle and 'hear vaccination stories'

"A lot of people are really scared to tell their story because they have been ostracised from their family or friends."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17, 2022

Lachlan Morris is a man on a songwriting mission

"Writing's a place to go when I get bored or despondent - gives me hope for the future, something fun to work towards."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2022

Plan to get grey nurse sharks off the hook

Swansea Channel shark anglers have been asked to use 'circle hooks' to prevent more deaths of critically endangered grey nurse sharks in Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2022

Union attacks building watchdog over abandoned prosecution

The main construction union has resumed its attack on the integrity of the federal building watchdog after the agency published details of a court case against picketers at a Newcastle work site.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2022

Work poised to start on huge Black Hill industrial estate

The developers have sold $46 million of land in what they hope will become a key logistics hub employing thousands of people.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2022

Life-saving CPR: Paramedics and patient reunite two months after 'confronting' cardiac arrest

"She saved my life with that early intervention."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2022

Why PFAS is everyone's problem, not just those in the 'red zone'

EDITORIAL: It's cause for concern for us all

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2022

Branching out to biomass for NSW electricity isn't the right decision

It is not possible to grow trees as quickly as they will be burned.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2022

Labor confirms $100m hydrogen hub spend

Six weeks out from the government's first budget, Labor has committed publicly to all the hydrogen funding promised for Newcastle.

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2022

'We all have some PFAS in us': Bold plan to manage forever chemicals

The Newcastle Herald has extensively reported on the serious health issues associated with PFAS, but did you know, "we all have some PFAS in us"?

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022

What Newcastle Airport's new terminal could look like

Direct flights from Williamtown to New Zealand will not resume this summer, but Newcastle Airport is forging ahead with work on its new international terminal.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022

Talk of a republic, but would ditching the monarchy fix anything?

I was all for changing the political system until a chance discussion with an older workmate.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2022

Wealthy families stump up $80 million for Singleton biomass generator

The businessman behind a controversial plan to resurrect the disused Redbank Power Station near Singleton as a biomass generator says investors have stumped up $80million to help bankroll his company's vision.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2022

Mt Pleasant mine extension pushing against the wind

Opponents of the Mt Pleasant mine extension fear the project's environmental protection licence will be watered down to allow it to continue operating in windy conditions.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2022

Accused Kurri Kurri attacker's charges upgraded to manslaughter

A man accused of a serious domestic violence assault at Kurri Kurri last year will have his charges upgraded to manslaughter and the one-punch law assault causing death, the Newcastle Herald can reveal.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10, 2022

Best Cat operators from NSW descend on Tomago for global challenge and ticket to Japan

"The min-golf one was something different."

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