'You just have to fight it': sexual assault survivor Sarah Williams named Local Woman of the Year Sarah Williams almost didn't live to share her story. Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2023
'We paid jobless too much during COVID': NSW minister Newcastle MP and Labor's skills spokesman Tim Crakanthorp said the minister failed to acknowledge his government's "systemic dismantling" of the TAFE system. Newcastle Herald · Mar 2, 2023
NSW Labor pledge to bring transport manufacturing 'back home' to the Hunter The aim is to boost domestic manufacturing and tackle the statewide skills crisis. Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2023
First home buyers in property tax battle Owners can only hold two properties at any given time, but the scheme won't cover a third home. Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2023
Election Diary: Libs miss the jump in once-fertile Hunter turf Newcastle Herald political reporter Michael Parris casts his eye over the NSW election campaign in the Hunter. Newcastle Herald · Feb 24, 2023
Labor promise to formalise Wickham Park access Park users coming from Wickham village currently access the park through a broken fence and an informal track on state government land. Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2023
As Worldpride makes its Australian debut, Newcastle turns out to celebrate and remember its community Pride found its way to Newcastle at the weekend. Newcastle Herald · Feb 18, 2023
'Never in the Hunter': Greens declare Newcastle off-limits to PEP-11 and demand other parties make their position clear It appears PEP-11 is "no from the word 'go'", but the NSW Greens fear this 'zombie project' could rise again. Newcastle Herald · Feb 18, 2023
End of Newcastle lockout laws draws mixed reaction Newcastle's lockout laws have effectively ended after the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority announced on Thursday that it would consider proposals to relax licence conditions on a case-by-case basis. Newcastle Herald · Feb 9, 2023
Government's 'shameful' hoarding slammed as $21m beach plan unveiled 'Today's announcement is a fresh start.' Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2023
Labor promises $21 million to fix Stockton Beach erosion if they win NSW election in 2023 'For too long project caught up in bureaucracy,' says Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp. Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2023
NSW Labor vows to leave port legislation intact The Opposition has confirmed it will not introduce more hurdles to the port developing a container terminal if it forms government. Newcastle Herald · Feb 6, 2023
Former German army officer joins Libs' fight The Service NSW senior executive has a PhD in computer science. Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2023
Day of Mourning highlights perspectives on Voice to Parliament Organises said they wanted to provide people with information to make their own decision. Newcastle Herald · Jan 26, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Jan 20, 2023 Stockton Beach disappearing quicker than expected Stockton Beach is disappearing even quicker than the experts predicted.
Newcastle Herald · Jan 16, 2023 Labor rules out coal levy, but still to reveal Stockton beach policy Labor has ruled out imposing a levy on coal exports in order to raise funds for the repair and maintenance of Stockton Beach.
Newcastle Herald · Jan 12, 2023 Kept in the dark: why is the Newcastle lockout trial report hidden from view? The NSW government again has opted for secrecy when it comes to removing lockouts and other restrictions on Newcastle pubs and clubs.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 22, 2022 NSW Labor calls for action on Stockton $6.2m sand plan 'The way forward is there, everyone just needs to do their job,' says Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2022 Government 'buck passing' threatens $6.2m Stockton sand grant 'Stop the buck passing, stop the delays and get some sand back on this beach.'
Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2022 Newcastle councillors unite to pressure state for Stockton fix The council and state government have been in a stand-off over who should apply for the mining licence.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2022 Greg Piper's Port deed extinguishment Bill is an extraordinary development but a commercial settlement is the only answer Newcastle container terminal needs Botany's support to work
Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2022 Minns says Labor will have policy on Stockton before election Opposition leader Chris Minns says Labor is "determined" to have a policy on long-term solutions for Stockton's erosion woes before the NSW election.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2022 'They had better be careful': Stockton residents slam Labor over refusal commit to beach plan Infuriated Stockton locals have warned state Labor it will pay at the ballot box next March for its failure to commit to offshore dredging as a long term solution to save their beach.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2022 State Labor at sea on long term solution for Stockton Pressure is mounting on state Labor to commit to funding a long-term solution to the Stockton Beach erosion crisis.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 18, 2022 Labor looks for 'guarantee' on container terminal The Opposition wants to ensure Port of Newcastle does not look for a "windfall gain" if the government removes an impediment to it developing a container terminal.