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Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers

When is a farm not a farm? Some producers are finding out the hard way as they're unexpectedly hit with hefty land tax bills, sparking calls for change.

AAP · Jan 31

Damages claim over 'Riding for the Disabled' fall: School not at fault

'Riding for the Disabled' should have had two sidewalkers

Newcastle Herald · Oct 29, 2024

A diver was alone in rough seas for three hours, then the helicopter appeared

Westpac heroes in the spotlight as survivors share powerful stories.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2024

From the archives: remembering the April 2015 superstorms in photos

In 2015 superstorms hit the Hunter leaving a trail of devastation and taking several lives.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2024

Standing up against domestic violence, Madeleine West has 'Got Your Back Sista'

'If we speak up ... we have the power to move mountains.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2023

Hunter Catholic school students showcase creativity in annual Aspire production

More than 150 students from across the diocese are involved.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26, 2022

How Fitzy crashed ScoMo's big party

Topics: Fitzy crashed the party and the memory bank.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 17, 2022

Golfers pay tribute to Jack Newton

Jack Newton had an "amazing" effect on junior golf.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 15, 2022

Pope's ambassador leads Good Friday service in Newcastle

Christians have paused for one of the most important days on the church calendar.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 15, 2022