The Latest Breaking News from Peter Lorimer

Baby room one day, Warriors the next. NRL finals preparation with a twist.

It's been a case of major life events virtually colliding.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18

GALLERY: All of the photos from Newcastle Gold Cup 2026

'Never really got out of second gear.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17

$90,000 gone overnight: mother with spinal injury fights to save NDIS funding

The Kurri Kurri mother survived a cardiac arrest and surgery complications, only to be left with a spinal cord injury.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15

Man kicked in door as everyone 'did their best' at fatal house fire scene

'The way the community has come together to help at this horrible time has been amazing.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 25

Mega gallery: All Abilities gala day at Wallsend 'start of something much bigger'

Check out the 80 photos from inaugural 2026 event.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24

Running toward the blaze: the heroes who put their lives on the line to save all that they could

Without shoes, without a shirt - with board shorts still wet from the surf - they did not hesitate. Nine mates, with nothing but the urge to help, ran towards the fire.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

Shallow stretch of iconic waterway causing near misses and threatening tourism

"Even the NSW Maritime and the Water Police can't get up there at low tide."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 19

They put their hands up for public office. Then the abuse began.

What happens when women stop feeling safe in politics?

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14

Ron Brown's legacy set in stone with pathway to improve community safety

A widow reflects on her husband's tireless community campaign.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14

'Start of something great': Catley welcomes dredge but not everyone is celebrating

Dredge plan is a win for boaties, but is Blacksmiths Beach being left behind?

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14