Persistent rain in Townsville is cooling beaches, potentially leading to a boom in male green sea turtle hatchlings. Experts monitor the crucial nesting season. Learn about this fascinating climate impact.
A Lake Macquarie father has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing his daughter and other children. His victims, now adults, speak out to empower others and shed the shame they never deserved to carry.
Adelaide Writers' Week faces backlash for removing Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah. Meanwhile, SA's net zero claims clash with dire climate warnings. Read the full story.
Foreign policy experts argue Donald Trump's potential return is critical for Iran's protest movement. Could a second Trump presidency change everything? Read the analysis.
New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
A Christmas bushfire slashes production at Newmont's Boddington mine, while Bellevue Gold faces another explosive misfire. Get the latest on the impacts to Australia's gold sector.
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.
A premium Scanpan 10-piece cookware set is now $404.60, down from $1,199. This Amazon Australia deal offers professional-grade, durable kitchen tools for a fraction of the price. Upgrade your cooking today.
South Australia is confidently progressing towards its 2050 net zero emissions target, with new data showing strong renewable energy growth is outpacing grim predictions. Discover how the state is turning the tide.
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 beloved Geelong seafood institution faces a massive sales drop as major road construction deters customers. Discover the local impact and calls for council action.
Readers share powerful tributes and perspectives on climate action, the Bondi tragedy, and societal divisions. Explore the community's voice in the Newcastle Herald.
The Trump administration is firing over 1,100 scientists and dismantling a premier climate research institute, removing references to human-caused climate change from official websites. This analysis explores the political motives behind the attack on sci
Newcastle Herald readers share views on Bondi tragedy heroes, inclusive toilets, climate action, and local parking woes. Read diverse community opinions.
Former Carlton player Stephen Silvagni has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the rape of a woman in 2023. Read the full court details and victim impact.
Former US President Donald Trump announces sweeping new immigration rules effective from 7am, targeting visa-free travel and imposing stricter checks. Discover the global impact.
Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie shuts its doors, with owners citing rising costs and tough trading conditions. Industry warns more closures could follow across the Hunter.
Market Forces empowers Australians to challenge superannuation funds and banks investing in fossil fuels. Discover how members are pushing for climate-conscious portfolios.
Peabody claims it cannot reduce its Helensburgh mine plans further without making the project uneconomic, despite warnings of 'serious and irreversible' damage to Sydney's drinking water catchment. Read the full standoff.
Robert Marc Windsor, jailed for horrific child sex crimes, is set for another parole hearing. His brother and survivor, Mitchell, says the process forces him to delay his paramedic graduate application.
Skydive Australia instructors in Wollongong have walked off the job over a bitter pay dispute, grounding holiday plans. The union warns of massive pay cuts under a new 'piece rate' deal.
Newcastle Herald readers weigh in on NRL's stance on R360 defectors, renewed climate policy battles, and the impact of recent port blockades. Dive into the local debate.
Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch brings the urgent climate crisis of the Torres Strait to Parliament, demanding emissions cuts to save island communities from rising seas.
Former Wollongong councillor Cath Blakey was among 141 activists arrested at Rising Tide's Newcastle coal port blockade. She cites climate impacts as her motivation for protest action.
Rising Tide climate activists have disrupted the world's largest coal port in Newcastle, with 16 people locking themselves to equipment. The protest follows mass arrests over the weekend.
A major police operation is underway in Newcastle after climate activists locked themselves onto coal loaders and conveyor belts, disrupting the world's biggest coal port.
Grandmother activists from the Knitting Nannas group were detained after sailing into Newcastle's shipping channel during climate protests. Read their powerful story.
University of Newcastle researcher Dr Brooke Williams receives $530,000 grant to develop tool for effective forest restoration amid Australia's growing environmental markets.
By 2100, Australia transforms into a hybrid Pacific-Eurasian nation of 55 million, led by an ethnic Chinese PM, navigating a world where China is the dominant global power.
A political battle erupts over Perth's $218m Burswood race track as scrutiny reveals the economic benefits were significantly overstated. Discover the real numbers behind the controversial project.