The Latest Breaking News from Peter Lorimer

What made headlines in Newcastle and the Hunter in 2023?

From sinkholes and hail storms, to tragedy and heartbreak. It was a year like no other.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 30, 2023

Beaches fill for sunny penultimate day of 2023, but new year showers in the forecast

Organisers have contingencies in place if poor weather impacts new year fireworks.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 30, 2023

Mother's emergency nightmare as holiday traffic gridlock grips bay

'It's like the whole of Australia comes to the bay at one time.'

Newcastle Herald · Dec 29, 2023

'Everyone is really down': emotional scenes at Palestine protest

'I think there were lots of hopes the UN would bring a ceasefire.'

Newcastle Herald · Dec 10, 2023

All the photos from King of Concrete skate competition at Bar Beach

How to foster a new generation of skaters.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 9, 2023

Council makes the call to back lifeline for domestic violence victims

'I wish we didn't have to talk about this, but unfortunately we do.'

Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2023

Waiting pain: 12-month queue for a life-changing hip replacement

'If I become addicted to [painkillers], I'll deal with that after.'

Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2023

Newcastle jockey grateful for brain injury recovery after horror fall

'I think that's why I'm keen to get back to riding.'

Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2023

Meet the girl with a direct line to Santa

All pay phones nationwide allow families to dial #HO HO HO.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2023

Four years ago women were banned from this club: now it's won a state equity grant

'You can't put your foot on the peddle, there's always more work to be done.'

Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2023