The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle

Knights, Cowboys win as lack of medics delays NRLW tie

The Newcastle Knights have overcome a delayed start to post a 36-16 win over Parramatta in their NRLW clash at Eric Tweedale Stadium.

AAP · Aug 24, 2024

Preparation, cooperation, adaptation: what Australia’s music festivals are thinking about in an era of climate change

Cancellations of music festivals due to climate-related events have increased dramatically in the last five years. The Black Summer 2019-20 bushfires drove away Falls Festival (Lorne, Victoria), Lost Paradise (Glenworth, New South Wales) and Yours & Owls (Wollongong, NSW). Floods throughout 2022 held up Strawberry Fields (Tocumwal, NSW), This That…

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

There might be no way back for Magic Weekend if Elland Road flops as host

Newcastle has been the pick of previous host venues but the fixtures in Leeds at least offer hope of thrills on the pitch

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

Wife of man killed in Queensland crocodile attack says his last act was to save her life

Newcastle doctor Dave Hogbin named as man killed by 4.9-metre crocodile near Cooktown

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024

Top-eight race narrows as contenders hinge on miracles

Several NRL clubs now face a month-long run of must-win football to make the finals, as the NRL's race for the top eight risks becoming a 10-team event.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Skilful Smith offers window to Panthers' forward future

Lindsay Smith will start in place of the injured James Fisher-Harris against Newcastle, offering Penrith a glimpse at their future in the front row.

AAP · Aug 3, 2024

It's Not A Good Idea At All': Small Shops In England Slam Starmer's Work From Home Policy, Warns They May Lose 60% Customers

Newcastle's main street businesses expressed their issues with the government's new flexible working strategy, guaranteeing the right to flexible working whenever possible.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30, 2024

OPINION - Years of austerity have cut arts education to the bone – it's time to restore the music

With an incoming government that is yet to announce how it will address and dramatically improve the current funding landscape for the arts in the UK, as Co-founder and CEO of Restore the Music, I offer up a blueprint for a successful funding model for music education in state schools…

Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2024

Blows for Souths, Broncos in tight NRL finals race

Brisbane and South Sydney remain in the race for the NRL's top eight mathematically, but after disappointing losses need a miracle to make the finals.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Why are we finding so many Australian shipwrecks lately? There’s one research vessel helping uncover the past

On August 23 1969, the coastal freighter MV Noongah departed Newcastle bound for Townsville with a cargo of steel and 26 crew. The 71-metre ship had been a regular sight along the eastern seaboard for a decade as it hauled cargo between cities up and down the coast.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024