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The Latest Breaking News from The Newcastle Herald

Sayle Newson's appeal for murdering Carly McBride to be heard in Newcastle in December

As soon as the guilty verdict was read, Newson told the jury: "Youse have got it wrong. I'm innocent. I didn't do it."

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Cancelled: Robbo's disqualification a win, says Clausen

Tribunal's 'rare and significant decision' highlights the seriousness of Allan 'Robbo' Robinson's homophobic conduct, says deputy mayor Declan Clausen.

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Search for missing sailor Ashley McKellar scaled back

Local police will continue their investigation, but say the wider search has been suspended.

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The Hunter heroes whose contributions keep the community ticking

Local legends keep the community ticking, and the Newcastle Herald has profiled the Hunter heroes who have made the 2023 King's Birthday Honours List.

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PRD Presence Newcastle to exit franchise amid controversy

Newcastle franchise puts positive spin on exit from PRD network after 18 years.

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Wallsend Sporties members feel left in the dark after sinkhole emergency

As remedial works stretch into the 11th week, members are frustrated about a lack of updates from the club.

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University staff strike with a 'Tina Turner twist' for wage and workload fairness

"We want fair pay, we want secure work, we want safe workloads, and we want equity for casual staff."

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Academics union fears Newcastle Uni will use new IR laws to 'gut' conditions

The union is worried the university will seek Fair Work Commission arbitration, sidelining staff.

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Tensions rise as Cessnock councillors accused of racism in Voice, cultural policy debate

'Abuse is abuse, or I'll claim myself to be Aboriginal.'

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'Non-stop bedlam': Rampant drug activity turns Nobbys Road public housing into 'hellhole'

Residents say ice dealing in the Newcastle East estate is 'out of control'.

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Hunt for Gateshead shooter who opened fire on Flame Street home stretches into third day

Police are still hunting a shooter who opened fire on a family home, injuring a Gateshead man.

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Search for Gateshead shooter extends into second day

'I never heard a thing, now you just said they haven't caught the shooter, that's a bit scary.'

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Concreting company refused licence over insolvent trading fears

The owner started up a new firm two weeks before his concreting business went into liquidation owing $1.7 million.

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Transport for NSW monitors 'pothole' at construction site next to interchange

Water is still pooling at the bottom of a Newcastle construction site plagued by leaks.

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Motorbike driver in serious condition after New England Highway crash

A motorcycle hit the hatchback car during peak hour traffic.

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Crakanthorp urges patience on key Hunter infrastructure projects

The Newcastle MP and new Minister for the Hunter spoke to the Herald about Hunter Park, light rail and a host of other issues facing the region.

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'Out of control' Hamilton South housing estate on radar for private-public redevelopment

'The past four months Hamilton South illegal activities have been out of control. Drugs, violence rampant.'

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'Doesn't carry much weight': late paramedic's wife slams ambulance service failures

The NSW Ambulance service has admitted to failing in its duty of care regarding policies and procedures around restricted drugs, following the suicide of Lake Macquarie paramedic Tony Jenkins.

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A full list of Labor's election promises for the region

The Newcastle Herald has examined the detail of a range of Labor commitments made during the recent NSW election campaign, including the party's costing requests and the responses.

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Hunter businesswoman Julie Ainsworth joins Greater Charitable Foundation board

Newcastle businesswoman and former general manager of the Newcastle Herald, Julie Ainsworth, has joined the Greater Charitable Foundation's Board of Trustees, the bank announced Friday.

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Take your best 'hospo' shot and win a fridge full of wine

Capture a bite of Newcastle's thriving food & beverage scene

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Plan for a pub on Catherine Hill Bay jetty goes too far out

I cannot think of any other hotel in the world that has been successfully built out over coastal waters with high-energy waves.

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Nationals disendorse Hunter candidate over social media posts

The party will not hand out how-to-vote cards for Mr Barnham nor provide him with other campaign support.

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