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Reality's no fairy tale, but reunion for 'Pete' shows hope is never lost

There are some hard truths in this heartwarming tale.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 12, 2024

Hunter mobile reception is phoning it in, even close to the city

Email [email protected] or text 0427 154 176.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2024

City council's cost blowouts paint a poor picture

What a surprise, City of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 5, 2024

Test your writing skills with the 2024 Newcastle Herald short story competition

Take inspiration from one of these four images to enter this year's competition.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2023

Council boss Jeremy Bath named in Parliament as author of Scott Neylon letters

'It's undeniable that Mr Jeremy Bath ... is the author of the letters.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2023

New laws on religious hate aren't the right answer to fighting bigotry

I believe it's merely a political gesture. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8426062/

Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2023

Landmark site at gateway to Newcastle deserves a show-stopping plan

I COMPLETELY agree with Bradley Perrett's vision for the remaining Honeysuckle development ("Honeysuckle idea simply sucks", Newcastle Herald, 10/11), the supposed centrepiece of the city's waterfront development. No one would deny the need for more social and affordable housing, but not on the remaining section of Honeysuckle. There is an…

Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2023

There is still love for the landline phone

Letters to the editor

Newcastle Herald · Nov 9, 2023

Man charged over shooting murder of 'Donnie' at Heddon Greta

Donnie was gunned down at home in front of his family days after Christmas.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2023

Where is the Hunter's desalination plant when we're about to need it?

Hunter Water will require a decent return.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2023