Elise Phillips brings extensive domestic violence sector expertise to lead the Illawarra Women's Trauma Recovery Centre, an Australian-first service supporting victim-survivors. Read about her vision.
Victoria's bushfire emergency intensifies with 32 active fires and 300 structures lost. Premier Jacinta Allan warns the worst is not over as federal and state governments announce $19.5 million in immediate support. Stay informed and follow official advic
Perth Glory A-League Women's coach Stephen Peters provides an update on midfielder Georgia Cassidy's fitness journey following her injury. Read the latest on her recovery and the team's preparations.
Queenslanders hit by the 2022 floods are struggling to access promised funds due to a new, complex government process. Learn about the bureaucratic delays and calls for urgent reform.
The Windale Junior Rugby League club has officially opened its new $335,000 clubhouse, rebuilt after a devastating fire in March 2025. The modern facility supports the club's growing female player base and community spirit.
The Hunter Region faces a severe heatwave with soaring temperatures and extreme fire danger. Stay informed with live updates on weather, safety alerts, and local news from Newcastle Herald.
St George Mining uncovers high-grade niobium zone at Araxá, Brazil, with thick intercepts from surface, signalling a major resource upgrade. Read the latest on this world-class discovery.
The remote South Australian town of Mannahill remains cut off by floodwaters, with residents adapting to isolation. Discover how the community is coping and the latest on road closures.
English golf cult hero Andrew 'Beef' Johnston opens up on his 10-month stay in Perth after thumb surgery, revealing why he and his family fell in love with the WA lifestyle during his comeback.
A visionary plan to repurpose disused Upper Hunter mining pits into interconnected lakes gains momentum, promising water security, tourism, and jobs. Read about the innovative solution.
As a severe heatwave looms, we revisit the Hunter's 1939 furnace that killed scores, halted work, and left a tragic mark on local records. Discover the history to understand the present.
David Parsons, a 26-year-old Indigenous doctor from Stockton, is fighting for recovery after a devastating motorhome crash days after his graduation. His family clings to hope as community support surges.
A new wildlife sanctuary in Bundanoon, spearheaded by Peter Lewis and John Creighton, aims to research koala health and eventually reintroduce them to Morton National Park. The community-driven project has a $10 million vision.
Torrential rain causes severe flooding across Queensland, with crocodile-infested rescues, towns cut off, and a potential cyclone threat. Disaster funding expanded for recovery.
Facing border closures and cyclone devastation, Tourism Tropical North Queensland achieved a record-breaking 36:1 ROI from international campaigns. Discover their strategy.
Australian cricket icon Damien Martyn is awake and communicating after being in an induced coma with meningitis. Teammate Adam Gilchrist calls his progress 'miraculous'. Get the latest.
Catastrophic flooding in Northwest Queensland has isolated communities and sparked fears of widespread cattle losses. Authorities and graziers are assessing the damage as recovery efforts begin. Read the full story.
The Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe thunderstorm warning for the Hunter region, with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain expected. This comes ahead of the first major heatwave of 2026, with temperatures forecast to soar above 30°C in Newcastle and
Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn is showing positive signs in his recovery after a sudden meningitis infection led to an induced coma. Get the latest on his health battle.
How Cairns tourism leaders turned airline pullouts, cyclones, and market collapse into a blueprint for growth. Discover the strategy that saved the region. Read the full story.
A jack-up barge has positioned itself off Nine Mile Beach, signalling the start of complex offshore works for the Belmont Desalination Plant. The project will secure the Lower Hunter's water future.
Hunter SES crews faced their busiest year ever, responding to over 5000 incidents and 10,000 volunteer hours in 2025's severe storms and floods. Read about their heroic efforts.
A look at the Hunter region's clean energy transition in 2026: battery storage surges, coal lingers, and offshore wind faces delays. Discover the key projects shaping NSW's power future.
From a fatal beach shooting to devastating floods and a major health initiative, revisit the stories that defined the Hunter region in 2025. Read the full year in review.
Northwest Queensland farmers are battling catastrophic flash floods, described as the fastest ever seen. Read how the disaster unfolded and the urgent recovery efforts now underway.
State projections reveal the Hunter Region is set to grow by over 184,500 people in two decades, nearing a million residents. Local leaders warn housing and infrastructure must keep pace.
A man in his 60s was flown to John Hunter Hospital with chest and back injuries after a glider crash near Ravensworth. Emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, responded to the incident.
A rollercoaster year for Hunter sport gets its own awards. From the Knights' wooden spoon to the Jets' Cup win and Kalyn Ponga's bizarre endorsement, we recap the highs, lows and wacky moments of 2025.
As the Hunter Region looks towards 2050, three critical issues—coal mining's legacy, unchecked urban sprawl, and lagging education—will define its future success. Explore the cumulative impacts.
A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer was hospitalised after a stick lodged near his eye while fighting the Hollydeen blaze. He has since been released after surgery.