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Broadmeadow's Jacob Dowse wins contract with A-League club Perth Glory

"It's hard to put into words really. Obviously this is pretty much all I've ever wanted to do, so you have to pinch yourself a bit."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2022

Newcastle's jobs market is 'staggering', hurting trader confidence: Hawes

The region's workforce has shrunk despite significant population growth during the pandemic.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2022

Workers share stories to help fight mental health stigma

"I just hope it breaks down the stigma, and that people know there is help out there."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022

Letters: We must sharpen our skills or pay the price

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2022

Emergency services respond to car driving off M1 bridge at Cooranbong

EMERGENCY services have been called to Cooranbong following reports a car had driven off a ramp on the M1 this afternoon. NSW Ambulance said a vehicle with a single occupant drove off the edge Pacific Motorway at around 4pm, landing on Newport Road below. "This was a significant response for…

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2022

Northern NSW Football hit back after attempt to overthrow board

"The plan to overthrow NNSWF's independent board is unnecessary and robs clubs of the opportunity to guide reform ..."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2022

160 blank pages: the federal government's response to Port FOI request

The federal government has been accused of erecting a wall of secrecy around the details of a $250million Port of Newcastle container terminal funding package.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2022

The Corrs to break Aussie drought in exclusive Hunter concert

The "One Night Only in Australia" show will feature support from Wet Wet Wet and Sydney indie-pop songwriter Ben Lee and will be the first Corrs concert anywhere since 2017.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2022

Blocked out: Hunter land prices skyrocket as sales volumes plummet

The cost of a typical block of land has increased by more than half in some of the Hunter's major new estates.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2022

NSW lawmakers should be dogged about animal welfare in breeding

Breeding dogs to the pedigree standard that is required means that specific breeds have pushed-in faces, low hips and short legs.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2022