The Latest Breaking News from Peter Lorimer

Breaking the culture of 'suck it up princess' to boost mental health

'We all know mental health is an epidemic.'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2024

Council says it was forced to support massive 'urban sprawl' development

City of Newcastle supports Winten's 858-lot subdivision.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2024

Chicken 'tossed to alligator': man to fight animal cruelty charge

The date for a hearing involving six witnesses has been set.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 18, 2024

Sun beats down on last day of summer

Swimmers escaped the heat in Newcastle waters.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 29, 2024

Armed robbers remain on the run as injured worker's condition improves

The Commonwealth Hotel was able to reopen last night.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 29, 2024

Hunter's heatwave warning ahead of scorcher

Temperatures are set to hit the high 30s on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2024

Kindy on the beach: pre-schoolers learn risks of fun in the sun

Every fortnight children hear from experts about beach safety.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2024

Arson suspected after grandmother, two dogs die in fire

Detectives are re-examining the crime scene today.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2024

Brewer plans city's first social club for arts and live music

'If you saw it two years ago, it was squatter's heaven. We've cleaned it up.'

Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2024

How Emma kicked cancer to rock out at Mulletfest in 2024

Emma Baillie has been through hell, but she has come back with a vengeance.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 24, 2024