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Skate park storm damage reignites site criticism

Long time South Newcastle Beach surfer Bernie Wilson said "all our worst fears came to fruition".

Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2022

Photos from Surfest 2022: Superb surfing, great waves, feel-good finish

Surfest keeps Newcastle on the world surfing map | VIDEOS

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2022

Writers festival channels The Beatles and power of love

People queued for 90 minutes to get their book signed by Trent Dalton.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2022

Massive surf sends waves breaking over battered Stockton Beach and into the suburb

Stockton Beach has been battered by a massive tide that sent waves crashing over the Mitchell Street rock wall and sand dunes near Corroba Oval, into the suburb.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 2, 2022

The future of Hunter coal mining after the change to renewable energy

Experts warn that the Hunter's reliance on the coal mining industry is becoming increasingly risky as the pressure grows to slash greenhouse gas emissions and meet the Paris Climate Agreement goals.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2022

200 calls for help as trees smash young family's home

"It was the scariest thing I have ever been through."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2022

'Thank you doesn't keep patients safe': Nurses march for change in Newcastle

About a thousand nurses from across the Hunter and Central Coast came together to march through Newcastle to Foreshore Park as part of the state-wide strike action.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2022

‘A train wreck’: what happens to workers and towns when the lights go out on coal power?

Eraring, the country’s largest coal-fired power station, will shut in three years, but transition plans for employees, communities – and the grid – are lacking

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2022

Waves for the camera! Splashing about at the ocean baths

Pictures: Peter Lorimer and Marina Neil

Newcastle Herald · Jan 20, 2022