The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle

Work to install a permanent, segregated cycleway on Queen Victoria Road is due to begin in the new year

Lee Ormston and Ryan Hodgson were sentenced after both pleaded guilty at Newcastle Crown Court

Beatrix Adamson-Archbold's brave wait for a heart transplant has inspired many - including the building contractors she sees in hospital every day.

James Blake Blee, the 62-year-old superyacht tour operator accused of attempting to import more than $20 million worth of cocaine through Newcastle Harbour, has been charged over the death of the Brazilian diver who drowned trying to retrieve the drugs.

DAVE the band drummer Gabe Argiris remembers fondly performing at Lass O'Gowrie's Beach Street festival and how it rapidly expanded their audience. Years later Argiris, now a promoter, musician and co-owner of Novotone studio, is aiming to shine a spotlight on the latest crop of bands germinating in the fertile…

A man has been charged with manslaughter and people smuggling after the death of diver who was found in the water at Newcastle near bricks of cocaine.

Big Picture, Little Festival, West Best Bloc Fest, Olive Tree, Kabba Kaburra and Lightyears from Home.

A huge parcel of near-vacant industrial land has gone on the market in Hamilton North next to the suburb's former gasworks.

Wednesday will start off dry and sunny, but the North East is in for a rainy afternoon