Christmas cheer for 240 at Newcastle's Soul Hub lunch
Over 240 vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Soul Hub at NEX, supported by 60 volunteers and local partners. Read about the community spirit.
Over 240 vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Soul Hub at NEX, supported by 60 volunteers and local partners. Read about the community spirit.
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.
West Coast recruit Tylar Young discusses the honour of wearing the Eagles' No.20 guernsey, aiming to emulate club greats like Dean Cox. Read his plans for 2025.
Explore the incredible 50+ year journey of AC/DC, from Sydney pubs to global rock domination. Discover how these Australian legends kept the world rocking. Read their full story now!
AC/DC delivered a thunderous performance at Perth's Optus Stadium, proving their legendary status with a setlist of iconic rock anthems. Read our full review of the epic night.
AC/DC's thunderous Power Up tour hit Perth, shaking Optus Stadium with a ferocious set for over 95,000 fans. The legendary rockers' long-awaited return was a tribute to their WA roots and late frontman Bon Scott.
Newcastle Council approves changes to an eight-storey Hall Street development, swapping one-bedroom units for three-bedroom apartments in response to market demand. Read the full details.
Liberal councillors call for a ban on Rising Tide using public land after a weekend of protests in Newcastle Harbour led to over 140 arrests and significant economic disruption. Read the full story.
Get the latest from Fremantle Dockers training. Updates on Alex Pearce's fitness, Judd McVee's role, Cooper Simpson's progress, and Hayden Young's position shift. Full details here.
Fremantle Dockers star Hayden Young says a visit to Aspetar clinic in Doha has him confident of an injury-free 2026 AFL season after a frustrating 2025. Read his full story.
Newcastle's harbour ferry service is suspended due to unplanned maintenance, with replacement buses running. Commuters face significant travel delays. Read more.
Discover Newcastle's best local businesses for Christmas 2025. Support community enterprises offering puddings, trees, markets and festive experiences while boosting the local economy.
Newcastle's light rail system faces chaos as unplanned maintenance causes widespread cancellations, leaving commuters stranded. Discover the full story behind the service breakdown.
UNSW researchers recommend trialling 30km/h zones in Canberra's high-pedestrian areas. Discover how lower speeds combined with education could transform road safety.
Meet Wesley Marsh, the 10-year-old from Rankin Park who has written and published his first children's book, 'Guy Meets Time', with plans for a full series. Discover his inspiring journey from creative writing to becoming a published author.
Western Australian arts patron Paula Huston leaves her entire estate to WA Academy of Performing Arts, creating transformative opportunities for emerging artists. Discover this incredible legacy.
Wombarra teenager Sofia Fante achieves her football dream, selected for Young Matildas after being inspired by the Matildas' 2023 World Cup success. Read her inspiring journey.
Newcastle chef Josh Gregory shares his summer vision for Thermidor with new menus featuring seafood, spritzes and approachable dining. Discover the harbourfront dining experience.
Geelong's emerging leaders honoured at 2025 Future Geelong Leadership Awards. Discover the inspiring young changemakers shaping our region's tomorrow.
Hundreds of children experienced early Christmas magic at McDonald Jones Stadium during Variety's annual party, featuring Santa, gifts, and inclusive activities for all abilities.
Meet Neave Borg, the 10-year-old Caves Beach sensation who became a national champion in both swimming and physical culture. Discover her inspiring journey to dual-sport success.
Fort Scratchley's major fundraiser, the Music of the Guns concert, was unexpectedly cancelled, costing the historical society $2000 and disappointing ticket holders. The event is now rescheduled for February.
New research shows a one-week social media detox significantly reduces anxiety and depression symptoms in young Australians. Discover the mental health benefits.
Alex Pearce, Luke Jackson and Hayden Young shine at Fremantle Dockers training. Get the full breakdown of who impressed and what it means for the upcoming AFL season.
Recent superannuation reforms are automatically stripping life insurance from inactive accounts, leaving thousands of young Australians unprotected. Learn how to check your coverage.
Jada Geelong's talented students dazzled at their end-of-year concert at Geelong Arts Centre. Witness the celebration of young performers in our coverage.
Hunter writers are invited to enter the Newcastle Herald's annual short story competition. Inspired by local photographs, entries close December 22, 2025, with great prizes to be won.
Hunter School of Performing Arts students Anya King and Phoebe Napper prepare for NSW Schools Spectacular 2025. Discover their inspiring journey and how to get tickets.
City of Newcastle's executive manager Nick Kaiser responds to criticism of community consultation processes, explaining the principles behind transparent engagement.
Dr Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar win 2026 Young Australian of Year for WA after creating ManUp, reaching 22,000 boys with mental health support. Read their inspiring story.