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Novocastrians flock to city's stunning beaches

Not everyone enjoyed the hot weather though

Newcastle Herald · Jan 28, 2023

Stockton SLSC marks more than a century of service

The club commenced operations in 1908 when a surf bathing club was formed up from the remnants a 19th Century rocket brigade that help rescue seafarers in peril in the local area.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 28, 2023

53 countries represented in Newcastle citizenship ceremony

"We really love Australia and the people. This is a big day for us."

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2023

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20 jobs as Williamtown wins $1.6 million strike fighter contract

Australia expects to have 72 F-35s operational by the end of this year.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 15, 2023

The man who survived after a 42-tonne truck slammed into his car

Kerry Small was waiting in traffic in Singleton's main street when a stolen 42-tonne prime mover slammed into his car before hitting other vehicles and crashing into the Royal Hotel in a fireball.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 14, 2023

Blessing of the Waters winner honours lost uncle

The Newcastle Greek community's annual religious ceremony came with an emotional twist this year.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 8, 2023

How AJ was found: More than a year after the harrowing search, AJ Elfalak is home, safe and thriving

Kelly Elfalak says the three days her son went missing in remote Hunter bushland were the "worst time in my life", but she and her "beautiful boy" are now thriving.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 6, 2023

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Why Newcastle's win over the Reds was 'exactly what we needed' in ALW

They face high-flying Sydney FC next.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 1, 2023

Novocastrians flock to the beaches to ring in the New Year

Novocastrians flocked to the city's iconic beaches to ring in the New Year Saturday, under perfect sunny and warm conditions.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 31, 2022

All the punters, fashion and fun in photos from Newcastle's Boxing Day races

The festive cheer was flowing as a big crowd celebrated the season with family and friends. Herald photographer Peter Lorimer caught the colour and action.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 26, 2022

The Christmas day weather forecast we have all been waiting for

Aussies on the east coast will finally get their Christmas wish - a break from unseasonably cold and wet weather.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 19, 2022

Boys netball taking off with strong response to school gala day

A statewide knockout is the next step.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2022

Not a classic start to summer, but the mercury is rising in the Hunter

A balmy and possibly wet weekend was expected for parts of the Hunter this week, as a high pressure system moving in the Tasman offset against a lower pressure system across inland parts of the state brought warmer and unsettled conditions to the region.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2022

Hours left to enter and win 2023 Herald short story competition

Take inspiration from one of these five images to enter this year's competition.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Nov 23, 2022

Crews begin to dish the dirt ahead of Supercross at the stadium

"We had the field in what I would say was almost perfect condition."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2022

Quick plays: All you need to know from a weekend of Newcastle sport

Conditions heated up.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2022

Witnesses saw helicopter roll before fatal crash at Maitland Vale

A pilot flying a helicopter from Casino to the NSW Central Coast ascended to more than 3000 feet before witnesses described a rapid descent into a riverbank where he died.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2022

All the fashion and fun from The Hunter race day

An estimated crowd of just under 5000 people had already walked through the entry gates before race five.

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Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2022

Snowden filly Pierossa takes out Spring Stakes at Newcastle

Jockey Sam Clipperton expects Pierossa to get better over further after she responded to hard riding to stretch out late and win the group 3 Spring Stakes (1600m) for three-year-olds at Newcastle on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 7, 2022

Teenagers arrested after climate protest at Whitehaven Coal's Newcastle office

Protesters that busted into the boardroom at Whitehaven Coal's Newcastle office have been arrested after they served a 'cease and desist' order on its plans to build new mines and expand existing ones.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2022

Diversity celebrated in true camp style at Newcastle's Pride Fair Day

Newcastle's Pride Fair Day was far from a drag as the LGBTQIA+ community celebrated in true camp style.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022

Hunter's punters turn one on for 2022 Melbourne Cup celebrations

Punters absolutely turned one on for the 2022 Melbourne Cup with no shortage of glitz and glamour across Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2022

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees leading Cup day dream team for inaugural Big Dance

A Lloyd Williams-owned favourite with Frankie Dettori aboard in a big race on the first Tuesday in November. It's a dream scenario for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees that in years gone by would suggest he's in the running for a first Melbourne Cup win. But while Lees' hopes of a…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2022

Teach me Moroccan cooking: A pot of tea, and generous spices

Newcastle business owner Ihssane Zouikir is taking his Moroccan hand-made craft business, Koutchi, to new heights with his cooking class endeavours.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 22, 2022

Former Hunter miner says state's commitment to ban open cut works at Dartbrook is small comfort in broader context

"I'm not saying that we should be shutting mines tomorrow and kicking people out of jobs," he said, "(But) there's a lot more work that needs to be done."

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