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Potholes or politics: has Newcastle council got its priorities straight?

Councillor argues agenda looks more like a 'Hansard transcript'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3

'Far from over': lifeline extended to families displaced in horror landslip

Residents face the likelihood recovery could take another year.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1

'Raging success' or 'cost burden': will $2 pool entry sink or swim?

'I think it would really be a shame if that was the path that we went down.'

Newcastle Herald · May 26

Councillors want government to acquire gasworks site for basketball stadium

The site owner is in the process of selling the land.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024

Endometriosis, it's not 'just in their heads'

'I spent a lot of time thinking I was crazy'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2024

Final spots on Labor's Newcastle council election team up in the air

Challenger Tahlia Kelso could still snag a spot in ward four.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 19, 2024

Pickleball, the global phenomenon sweeping across the Hunter region

Have you played it yet?

Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2024

Appeal for endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic in Newcastle

'Newcastle would be a perfect fit for a clinic.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2023

Biodiversity and light rail in push for inner city bypass

"This government could be looking at these things while construction continues."

Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2023

Lambton pool grandstand demolition kicks off

Work has been timed to coincide with the upcoming winter closure.

Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2023