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Follow live updates from Newcastle Herald journalists trackside at the Newcastle 500 Supercars event.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 9, 2023

House in flames: investigation launched into Mayfield East fire

FIRE crews are fighting a blaze at a home in Mayfield East. Road closures are in place, avoid the area.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 9, 2023

Lord mayor demands action on Hunter Park redevelopment

A consultant's report seen by the Newcastle Herald shows the extent of planning work which has gone into the Hunter Park project since it was announced almost six years ago.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 9, 2023

NBL boss on the key to Newcastle's return to top-tier basketball

"We would love to see Newcastle back in the NBL under the right circumstances."

Newcastle Herald · Mar 8, 2023

Hunter MP under fire over bus industry donations

The Coalition has accused the shadow regional transport minister of a conflict of interest for taking tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the private bus industry.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 8, 2023

Keolis Downer acknowledges mass bus cancellations in Newcastle

Daily bus and train passenger Tobias Hudson of Wallsend, says he has counted as many as 180 cancelled services a week.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2023

Watchdog must confirm dust rules are observed on city's big projects

AS has been the case for several months, I have spent some hours today mopping interior floors, cleaning external walls, verandas and outside furniture

Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2023

Libs cutting it fine to name Port Stephens candidate

Four years ago, Liberal leader Gladys Berejiklian declared Port Stephens crucial to the overall election result.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2023

Nurses call on Labor to commit to staff ratios

Maitland Hospital nurses and midwives will demand a firm commitment from Labor on legislated staff ratios when they meet with Shadow Health Minister Ryan Park on Wednesday.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2023

Hunter building industry shonk's maze of debt and dodgy dealings

Victims of Daniel Roberts owed millions in building industry nightmares.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 6, 2023