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Why Mitch Barnett expects the Knights to kick off to him on his Warriors debut

"It's just one of those ones where you have to bite down on the mouthguard and get the job done."

Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2023

Port boss says container compensation review will deliver 'fair outcome'

Treasurer Matt Kean told reporters in Newcastle today that the process of determining how much more the port must pay to build a container terminal was 'well under way'.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2023

Still no dredging in Swansea channel as February target passes

The February deadline for much-needed dredging in the Swansea channel has passed without work beginning and NSW Labor is calling the situation an example of a government failure and a broken promise.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023

Poppy Grace's grieving parents robbed the night of funeral

Only hours after they said a final farewell to their young child, Carly and Tresne Middleton were robbed while they slept at home.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023

Life Without Barriers needs to change its ways, but NDIS problems are system wide

Shortcomings at Life Without Barriers

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Giving councils control might help fix NSW's public housing problems

If new housing stock was spread throughout new developments, then the public negative view of housing tenants may also be less of a problem.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Chris Minns on Supercars, housing, Hunter Park and more

The Herald sat down with the Labor leader on Monday to talk about some Hunter issues.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Weston Bears regain player of the year to bolster NPL men's squad

Weston have brought back a familiar face and two international talents to help improve their hopes of a return to finals football in the NPL men's NNSW competition. The Bears' 2014 NPL player of the year, Connor Evans, has returned after several seasons in Sydney, while they have also secured…

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Willott keen to make most of recall for Kookaburras

Australia faces eight Pro League games in the space of 16 days.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Aggravated break and enter at Stockton under investigation

Police have been told that the alleged offenders were last seen heading north along Fullerton Street in a small silver hatchback.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023