The Latest Breaking News from Simon McCarthy

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 · Jul 27, 2024

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 · Jul 20, 2024

Hunter stores, trains, airport affected by global tech outage

The details of this report are developing. It may be updated.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2024

The Hunter Rescue Ball: Inside the Westpac Rescue Helicopter's biggest annual fundraiser

On it's 30th anniversary, the ball was a sell-out.

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2024

Woman recovering after head-on crash at Scone bypass

It's understood the occupants of the two cars escaped serious injury.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 13, 2024

David Marr reveals Hunter connection to Australia's darkest hours at Newcastle Writers Festival

David Marr speaks on confronting the true history of Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2024

Newcastle's Anglican Bishop, Peter Stuart, reveals cancer diagnosis

Dr Peter Stuart, the most senior Anglican in the Newcastle Diocese, has cancer.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 28, 2024

Aliens, family-friendly monsters and tiny art, oh my! - Little Festival brings art trail to New Lambton

'It's been such a joy.'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 23, 2024

Lambton Park goes to the dogs at free weekend pet microchipping event in Newcastle

Rangers return as many as 100 lost microchipped dogs a year.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 16, 2024

Newcastle's Ukrainian community gathers in vigil on second anniversary of Russia's invasion

'Two years on, and the war is still going.'

Newcastle Herald · Feb 24, 2024