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Sione's clean water dream flows to Tonga

After a natural disaster hit his homeland in January, the former professional rugby league player was determined to do more to help the people of Tonga, but now, with the help of Hunter firms and a large donation from former Newcastle lord mayor Jeff McCloy, Sione Finefeuiaki is about to…

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2022

Seven Leeds United returnees and how they fared as Whites fans call for Gjanni Alioski comeback

Plenty have returned to Elland Road after spells away but it hasn't always gone to plan by any means

Leeds Live · Jul 3, 2022

East coast low warning remains with heavy rain forecast for Sunday

An east coast low may form within the trough during Sunday and linger until Monday, which will prolong this significant rainfall event across multiple days.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 2, 2022

Decade of diversity: Muswellbrook Council plans focus on new industry

Mayor Steve Reynolds said the council's main goal is to have a sustainable future for Muswellbrook post-mining.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3, 2022

OzHarvest expands food rescue to help end hunger pains in Lake Macquarie

Hunger pains are being felt across Lake Macquarie as the cost of living continues to rise.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2022

Heavy fog blankets Newcastle as relentless rain finally yields

Almost 120mm of rain has fallen in the city since Saturday

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2022

Labor MP Meryl Swanson kicks goal in Paterson, moon boot and all

Labor MP Meryl Swanson has claimed victory in the seat of Paterson after a close race against Liberal candidate Brooke Vitnell.

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

Tight race tipped in Paterson as rivals tell of campaign trail disappointment

Labor MP Meryl Swanson and Liberal candidate Brooke Vitnell told the Herald they were confident they had done everything they could to win over voters

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

Election day in the Hunter: new age democracy sausages and burnt political posters

WITH a how to vote card in one hand and a sausage in bread in the other, Paul Zimario had his first taste of democracy the Australian way on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

Ponga backs Milford to kick on after rusty Knights debut

Milford recorded 15 runs, four tackle breaks and a line-break assist.

Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2022