The Latest Breaking News from Peter Lorimer

Calls for offshore wind Senate inquiry to visit Port Stephens

Offshore wind community consultation in the spotlight.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2024

Community rallies to help Luke's loved ones search the lake

Luke Smith, 23, has been missing for a week.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2024

Holiday fun: creative kids build sculptures and portraits at ArtCastle

Nine students participated in The Smith Family's SmArts program.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2024

The world's longest LEGO train sets off before Newcastle Brickfest

The LEGO fan event is on this weekend, July 6 to 7.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2024

Sheriffs 'losing great people' due to pay level in face of dangerous work

Hunter sheriffs walked off the job on Thursday morning

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2024

Through the lens: our top photos from the past week

Take a look at some of our best photographs from the past week.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024

Comedy Festival's opening salvo hits its mark in rib-busting night of laughs at Civic Theatre

The Newcastle Comedy Festival gala had Civic Theatre bursting at the seams in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2024

Funda creditors in plea for share of sale as house listed for $2.25m

Creditors seek proceeds of sale to help repay Funda's $10.5m debt.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2024

Five comedians reveal how they make you laugh as Newcastle Comedy Festival kicks off

Five stand-up comedians walk into a cafe ... stop me if you've heard this one.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2024

'Full consequences of the law': Premier slams Hunter coal protesters

Blockade Australia coal protests roll on for a second day.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2024