The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle

Father Dermott Donnelly died peacefully in hospital on Friday afternoon.

The TV star is said to have raced to his brother's side after he fell seriously ill, with the sad news confirmed by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle.

The sad incident led to widespread cancellations and disruption across the North East

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay praised the 'incredible' food created by Zoe Newman whose business Veganatomy is a Covid success story

More local government areas across the Hunter region have been declared natural disaster zones, making federal-state relief money available to more people affected by the floods that have inundated many parts of NSW this week.

THERE'S a common saying around Newcastle that "Merewether people don't like leaving Merewether."

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Embrace the winter chill at Snow Time in the Garden, check out BrickFest, browse a market or treat yourself to a live show.

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