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Seven fishing hooks and a happy ending for Lake Macquarie turtle

'To be honest, I wasn't sure if the turtle was going to survive.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 5, 2023

Second level for storied Newcastle Ocean Baths would be a mistake

'What a ridiculous consideration.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2023

University staff strike with a 'Tina Turner twist' for wage and workload fairness

"We want fair pay, we want secure work, we want safe workloads, and we want equity for casual staff."

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2023

Listen to their message, then act on it

Let's hope that the conference's message has been heard and heard well.

Newcastle Herald · May 14, 2023

Stockton has scope to help out with the region's housing crisis

When is the former Stockton Centre going to be converted?

Newcastle Herald · May 12, 2023

Transport for NSW monitors 'pothole' at construction site next to interchange

Water is still pooling at the bottom of a Newcastle construction site plagued by leaks.

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2023

An American and a WWII veteran meet for a drink in Newcastle

"In a tiny way, I've brought the two countries together."

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2023

Investing in the Hunter's future clean energy workforce

The state and federal governments recently extended the fee-free Tafe NSW initiative for new energy apprentices.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023

Keeping options open on a light rail route is no heavy burden

Resolving the conflict is simply a matter of design. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8187437/

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023

Fire crews fight granny flat blaze

Smoke can be seen billowing from the property on EK Avenue.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023