Hunter Sports High School students dazzled at their Year 12 formal in Newcastle. After photos at Civic Park, 80 students celebrated at Merewether Surfhouse, marking the end of their schooling journey.
Newcastle residents demand council action on Beaumont Street anti-social behaviour. Read about the community's frustration and the debate over spending priorities in our latest report.
Discover Osteria Papazzo, Alessandra Papazzo's dream Newcastle restaurant on King Street. Experience ever-changing menus, handcrafted dishes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere that feels like home. Book your table now!
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
Newcastle will host four Rugby League World Cup matches in 2026, including men's and women's semi-final double headers, bringing massive economic benefits to the Hunter region.
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.
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.
Prabesh Paudel receives his second consecutive Newcastle Volunteer Award for outstanding community service. Discover his inspirational journey from Nepal to becoming a Hunter leader.
Over 100 Newcastle families are desperately seeking childcare after Darby Street Early Learning Centre announced its December closure. Parents face limited options during the worst possible time of year.
Novocastrians voice strong opinions on light rail extension costs, high-speed rail impacts, and political controversies in latest community letters. Read the diverse perspectives shaping Newcastle's future.
Newcastle and Hunter Region face severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Stay updated with live weather alerts and safety information.
Rock icon Lenny Kravitz delivered a powerhouse performance at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, showcasing timeless hits and impressive energy despite disappointing attendance numbers.
A major five-building residential complex has been approved for the Illawarra Leagues Club site in Wollongong, adding 204 apartments to the city centre after Land and Environment Court decision.
Follow live updates as conservationists work to save unique native snakes in the Hunter region. Stay informed about local news and environmental efforts.
Newcastle Herald readers share views on poor retail service, a visionary metro plan for the city, and the heated climate change debate. Read their compelling letters.
Newcastle councillors unanimously advocate for Broadmeadow as the city's high-speed rail station and push for a direct airport transport link. Read the latest developments.
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
Newcastle Labor councillors are pushing to lock in Broadmeadow as the city's high-speed rail station, a move set to transform the region's economy and connectivity. Discover the plans.
Federal government advances high-speed rail connecting Newcastle to Sydney, promising 90,000 jobs and 40,000 new homes. Transformative infrastructure project set to reshape regional economies.
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 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.
Hunter travel sector celebrates as Jetstar adds a fourth weekly Bali flight and a new same-plane service to Singapore from Newcastle Airport, opening up over 150 global destinations.
Celebrated Newcastle Herald journalist John Lewis remembered as firm, fair editor and influential wine writer. Read about his 7-decade career and lasting legacy.
GWH reveals ambitious plans for a 25-storey mixed-use tower in Newcastle West, transforming a long-vacant site into a vibrant residential precinct. Discover the details of this $43 million development.
Little Malop Street in Geelong will close weekends for safety improvements. Local businesses divided over the trial starting February 16. Details here.
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees aims to finally capture his hometown's richest race, The Hunter, after three consecutive second-place finishes. The $1 million sprint features strong competition.
Newcastle commuters faced major delays on November 11 after an emergency operation halted train services. Services resumed around 8am but were running significantly late.
Newcastle residents are divided over a controversial plan to rename a Stockton street after Adolphe, with critics calling it insensitive and supporters defending historical accuracy.
Newcastle West's cityscape is evolving with approval of a new 13-level mixed-use development on Hunter Street, bringing modern apartments and commercial space to the growing precinct.