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Robot wars, colours from space and the secrets of science collide at Lake Macquarie

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The French do it best: wine, friends, and high-kicking frills

Did our photographer catch you?

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Lester reckons he hasn't made too many smart choices in life, but by far the best was Joy

Meet the Hunter couple who have dedicated their lives to helping the region's veterans.

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Humpback highway all action as headland spotters complete tally

Volunteers have taken to headlands along the east coast for the annual whale migration census.

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'Save my son': detained Hunter activists mother pleads for his safe return

Zack Schofield has been beyond contact since Tuesday when he was taken into custody by Israel's naval forces for the second time.

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Harbour protest will proceed despite activist lockout, organisers say

Rising Tide has been dealt another blow against its planned harbour blockade

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Vinyl collectors go elbows deep in search of treasure at Hunter Record Fair

This year's second iteration of the Hunter Record Fair was a day for the audiophiles.

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'There's a long way to go': Amid the joy, Newcastle fair reminds us why we need Pride

LGBTQ+ acceptance has come a long way, but there is a long way to go.

Newcastle Herald

All the photos: A glamorous 'Knight' for NRLW award celebrations

See who's wearing what at the NRLW awards.

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Bittersweet relief for families as Samaritans daycares saved at 11th hour

Two formerly not-for-profit daycares in Newcastle and Woodberry will remain open.

Newcastle Herald

Pursuit lasted 36 seconds before Holden crashed a Honda

Police searched the boot and found a sawn-off shotgun.

Newcastle Herald

Inside the new hospital wing saving Port Stephens koalas from extinction

'We have proven here beyond a doubt that we will deliver'.

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Inside the lovingly nostalgic world of pinball care and maintenance

Pinfest returned to Lake Macquarie at the weekend as hundreds flocked to the classic arcade game.

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All the photos from the Black Diamond Cup grand final and a massive weekend of Newcastle sport

The Bombers broke their grand final hoodoo in a rousing victory 5.1 (31) to Cardiff's 3.8 (26).

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Did you see the drones flying over Broadmeadow? Here's what was going on

That massive drone show was only a taster of what's to come.

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Parents fear the hard search for daycare as Samaritans' plans imminent closure

Concerned parents face either leaving work or a hard search for an alternative.

Newcastle Herald

Wall-to-wall crowds converge on Wallsend to mark the suburb's 150th year

All the photos from Wallsend's 150th anniversary.

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Newcastle Aikido cuts through the noise with one fell swing

Students train with real katanas in traditional Aikido class.

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Maitland eye fourth NEWRL minor premiership in as many years

The Pickers beat second-placed South Newcastle on Saturday.

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New Lambton rally at Wallarah and Blackley ovals opposes new basketball stadium

A residents meeting on Saturday voiced concern for the multi-million-dollar project.

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Photos from Sleapy's Day as South Newcastle takes on Maitland in bumper fundraiser

All the photos from South Newcastle's biggest home game of the year.

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From living in a migrant camp to serving in Korea, Vietnam

East Maitland Sub Branch's last surviving veteran of Korea shares his story.

Newcastle Herald

Pop! ... Bam!: Friendly orcs, giants, superheroes and ghostbusters converge on Lake Macquarie

It was a feast for the cultural senses at Lake Macquarie at the weekend.

Newcastle Herald

It's your shout: How many schooners can you carry?

The Royal Crown at Dudley throws down the gauntlet for most schooners carried.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter stores, trains, airport affected by global tech outage

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