Discover Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's jam-packed school holiday program. From Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to the Model Newcastle Regatta, find fun for all ages. Plan your family adventure now!
A $1.8 million study at the University of Newcastle will investigate if a plant-based diet can protect families from harmful 'forever chemicals'. Learn about the groundbreaking research.
NSW Police have charged two men with 72 offences each after a series of scams targeting elderly women in shopping centre car parks across the state. Authorities are seeking two other men.
NSW Police charge two men over a scam targeting elderly drivers at shopping centres. A second pair are wanted as investigations continue. Police urge the public to come forward with information.
South Coast police have conducted a major new search at a North Nowra property, over a year after a man was found with head injuries and died. Detectives urge anyone with information to come forward.
A 29-year-old man faces 16 charges after detectives found two rifles and numerous 3D-printed firearm components in a Lake Macquarie garage. Read the latest on this police investigation.
Adelaide University officially launches today after a $450 million merger between two institutions. Staff are back on campus, with the first full student cohort arriving next week.
Newcastle University's rugby union side will feature players from rival Hunter clubs for a historic exhibition match against touring Oxford University this Tuesday at No.2 Sportsground. Free entry.
President Nicolas Maduro has been captured after a large-scale US attack on Venezuela's capital. Get the latest on the escalating conflict, the history of tensions, and what happens next.
Dramatic video captures a lightning strike hitting a utility pole on the Captain Cook Highway in Cairns during severe storms. The incident highlights the dangers of wild weather in Far North Queensland.
Three people were rushed to hospital after a severe lightning strike during a wild North Queensland storm. Get the latest details on the incident and weather warnings.
A dramatic New Year's Eve lightning strike in Canberra's south caused a major power outage, leaving shoppers in the dark and affecting over 1200 properties. Read how the community and emergency crews responded.
Newcastle-born halfback Jack Hamilton will captain Oxford University against Cambridge in the historic 143-year-old Varsity Match this February. The Wanderers junior is preparing with a rare Australian tour.
University of Newcastle research reveals mussels from Jervis Bay's pristine waters are exceptionally rich in a highly absorbable form of omega-3 fatty acids, highlighting a unique Australian superfood.
The University of Newcastle's award-winning Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered program has transformed over 7000 lives, boosting girls' confidence and dads' mental health. Discover how this global initiative is tackling gender bias.
A 27-year-old Maitland man has been arrested and charged with 29 sexual assault and choking offences, allegedly committed against three female co-workers at multiple NSW locations. Police urge victims to come forward.
Police have released CCTV footage after firearms were stolen from a Blandford property. Two people are charged, with more arrests expected. The 78-year-old firearm owner also faces charges.
Discover where Geelong's highest-achieving school leavers are heading to university in 2024 and the factors shaping their crucial decisions for future careers.
A young Indigenous leader from Cairns graduates from a landmark university program, setting her sights on a future in law and community advocacy. Read her inspiring story.
Newcastle bus drivers have voted down a proposed enterprise agreement after nearly a year of negotiations, leading to renewed industrial action and service disruptions. Read the latest on the pay and conditions dispute.
Discover where Geelong's brightest 2023 graduates are heading to university and the factors shaping their crucial decisions for the future.
Architect Neil Appleton shares his pride in ECU's extraordinary new Perth campus, a transformative $853 million project set to redefine university education in Western Australia. Discover the vision.
ECU's Braden Hill reassures Year 12 students that a low ATAR is not a dead end. Discover the multiple alternative pathways into university and future success.
Local favourites Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will open Sunnyboy Park at Foreshore Park in January, offering family-friendly food and coffee. The new kiosk and accessible amenities mark a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
The University of Newcastle has concluded its largest-ever graduation ceremonies, celebrating nearly 4000 students. The final event honoured future doctors and health professionals, including inspiring graduate Natalia Hogan.
Merewether High and St Francis Xavier College graduates react to impressive ATARs. Top achievers share their relief and future plans for medicine, law, and engineering. Read their inspiring stories.
Striking rail workers at Downer's Cardiff workshop plan to continue industrial action through Christmas, seeking a 21.5% pay rise over four years. Read the latest on the dispute.
Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
A 22-year-old Central Coast man has been charged with firearm and aggravated animal cruelty offences following a police investigation into an alleged illegal hunting network in western NSW. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.