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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 13, 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

'What a woman she was': Novocastrians react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

"She has never put a foot out of place."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 9, 2022

Public invited to pay respects to Queen this weekend

The book is available for members of the public to sign at Newcastle City Hall on both Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 9, 2022

Top Hunter Valley greyhound trainer Jason Mackay to appeal interim suspension

Leading Hunter Valley greyhound trainer Jason Mackay will appeal an interim suspension handed down after confirmation of positive swabs from his two Million Dollar Chase semi-finalists.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2022

First in NSW: Take a look at the $13 million eating disorder centre planned for Newcastle

First of its kind in NSW: Here's what Charlestown's eating disorder centre will look like.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022

Ponga makes decision on World Cup availability

The Knights ace spoke with Australian coach Mal Meninga

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022

The AUKUS debate will necessarily expand to take in nuclear power, says defence expert

Synergies between AUKUS and a future nuclear grid

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022

Why the NSW election won't help reverse container penalty

Will either side of politics have a crack at fixing the Newcastle container terminal mess in the lead-up to the NSW election in March? Probably not.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2022