A volunteer marshal was hospitalised after a high-powered BMW lost control during a drag race at Geelong's Revival Motoring Festival. Witnesses describe the dramatic incident that's sparked safety reviews.
World-famous Spartan Race brought intense obstacle course action to Wollongong. See if you're featured in our gallery of 40+ photos from the epic fitness event at WIN Stadium.
Oscar Piastri keeps his F1 championship hopes alive with dominant Qatar Grand Prix performance, winning sprint race and securing pole position while cutting Norris' lead to 22 points.
Full preview of Grafton's Sunday race meeting. Get Shayne O'Cass's expert tips, best bets, and race-by-race analysis for November 30, 2025.
Australian Oscar Piastri secures pole position for Qatar Grand Prix sprint, reviving his championship hopes against teammate Lando Norris. Read the full analysis.
CBD residents escape Adelaide Grand Prix's 'unbearable' noise as parliamentary candidate Keiran Snape pledges to relocate the event from parklands. Learn more.
Gold Coast accountant Cory Hill transforms into a global surf ski champion, targeting his seventh Doctor title in Perth's prestigious ocean race with a $300,000 prize pool. Discover his incredible journey.
Western Australian cyclist Sophia Sammons aims for podium success at the Australian Road Nationals in Perth. Discover her home advantage strategy and race details.
Underdog greyhound Spencer, trained by Rod Noden, caused a major upset winning the Group 2 Mandurah Cup. Discover how the long-shot claimed victory by over eight lengths.
Newcastle Herald's Hunter Photography Prize is back for 2026. Open to amateur photographers in the Hunter Region. Enter by January 20, 2026 for your chance to win.
Ciaron Maher's gelding Gringotts creates history as first dual winner of The Gong at Kembla Grange, claiming $580,000 from the $1 million prize pool. Local mare Sunrise narrowly misses in The Warra.
Relive the magic of last year's Gong race day at Kembla Grange. See the fashions, the winner, and why it was a record-breaking Spring event. Get ready for The Gong 2025!
Ciaron Maher's champion horse Gringotts is hot favourite to win The Gong at Kembla Grange, potentially securing a historic third consecutive victory for the trainer. Mitchell Beer's pop-up pub returns bigger than ever.
Hunter New England Health requires financial bailouts as Grattan Institute reveals hospitals are 'held back by bogus budgets'. Discover the systemic funding issues affecting patient care.
Seventeen beloved WA mascots will compete in the quirky Great Mascot Race at Burswood Park on November 22. Get the full form guide and betting odds for this iconic WA Day Festival event.
WA's Environmental Protection Authority opts against formal investigation into Burswood race track noise complaints, citing insufficient evidence of environmental harm.
Leading Kembla Grange trainer Luke Price confirms Our Gold Hope won't run in Saturday's $1 million The Gong, but has multiple strong contenders in support races on the marquee race day.
New polling reveals 72% of Hunter residents support government investment in renewable energy for manufacturing. Discover how this could save jobs at Tomago Aluminium.
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
The Rural Fire Service has declared an 'extreme' fire danger rating for the Greater Hunter on November 17, 2025. Stay informed with live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.
Coal Crusher becomes first dual winner of Newcastle's $1 million Hunter race day as thousands flock to Broadmeadow for glamorous event. Read the full story.
Discover expert tips from Jackie French to grow ripe tomatoes by Christmas. Learn about soil warmth, feeding, and beating fruit flies for a winning harvest.
Coal Crusher becomes the first dual winner of Newcastle's $1 million The Hunter in a family affair for trainer Joseph Pride. Get the full race day recap and results.
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios was among the owners celebrating a win for colt Seeiaye at Newcastle's Hunter race meeting. Trainer Peter Snowden paid tribute to a racing icon.
Former Newcastle Knights player Darren Treacy returns to Broadmeadow as horse trainer for Spring Stakes. Discover his rugby league training methods applied to racing.
Hunter New England faces a diabetes emergency with 90,000 cases. Experts advocate telehealth solutions and new medications to combat what's called humanity's biggest epidemic.
Expert analysis and tips for Newcastle's race day. Find out why Mystical, Meridiana, and Bojangles are the horses to watch on November 13, 2025.
Australian motorsport legend Jamie Whincup confirms he won't return to Supercars grid until at least 2027. Nick Percat joins Triple Eight as replacement co-driver for Broc Feeney.
Scone-trained Clear Thinking, originally bred by Queen Elizabeth II, aims for consecutive feature wins in Newcastle's $1 million Hunter after claiming the $2 million Kosciuszko. Read the remarkable story.