Newcastle Christmas 2025: Shop Local Guide
Discover Newcastle's best local businesses for Christmas 2025. Support community enterprises offering puddings, trees, markets and festive experiences while boosting the local economy.
Discover Newcastle's best local businesses for Christmas 2025. Support community enterprises offering puddings, trees, markets and festive experiences while boosting the local economy.
Conservationists install protective fencing on Mount Lewis to save Australia's critically endangered armoured mistfrogs from feral pigs. The urgent intervention aims to prevent extinction.
Newcastle's light rail system faces chaos as unplanned maintenance causes widespread cancellations, leaving commuters stranded. Discover the full story behind the service breakdown.
Climate activists from Rising Tide have blockaded the world's largest coal port in Newcastle. Get the latest updates and photos from the major environmental protest.
A 17-year-old motorcyclist is fighting for life after running a red light and colliding with a car in Adamstown Heights during severe storms. Read the latest on this developing story.
Two teenage boys are in hospital, one fighting for life, after a dirt bike collided with five vehicles in Adamstown Heights. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Newcastle chef Josh Gregory shares his summer vision for Thermidor with new menus featuring seafood, spritzes and approachable dining. Discover the harbourfront dining experience.
Live coverage of grass fires burning across the Hunter region as temperatures rise. Stay informed with the latest updates on the emergency situation and safety alerts.
Breaking: Earthquake detected near Muswellbrook in Hunter Region. Stay informed with live updates, safety information, and local impact details from Newcastle Herald.
Exclusive investigation reveals multiple sexual harassment claims against Belle Property's Anthony Di Nardo, including allegations involving teenage staff member. Police reports filed.
Brad Smith's heartbreaking love letter to his wife and twin daughters before dying from brain cancer. A story of love, family and legacy in Newcastle.
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.
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
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.
Jayde Louise Lewis receives 18-month probation in Townsville court for drug possession and fraud offenses. Learn about the case details and sentencing outcomes.
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.
Radio personality Nat Locke shares her heartfelt journey with aging dog Lewis, celebrating his unique personality and the bittersweet reality of pet ownership. Discover why every dog owner thinks their pet is the best.
City of Newcastle's executive manager Nick Kaiser responds to criticism of community consultation processes, explaining the principles behind transparent engagement.
Join Santa and his elves for Newcastle's magical Christmas tree lighting ceremony on November 28. Enjoy free family activities, festive treats, and live entertainment in Wheeler Place.
Stockton residents face transport chaos as Newcastle's ageing ferry fleet breaks down again. Commuters demand action from Keolis Downer and NSW government. Read more.
Newcastle and Hunter Region face severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Stay updated with live weather alerts and safety information.
Follow live updates as conservationists work to save unique native snakes in the Hunter region. Stay informed about local news and environmental efforts.
Newcastle Jets icon Joel Griffiths reveals why he was relieved to be on the bench for Australia's historic 2005 World Cup qualification. Read his incredible insider story.
Veteran radio broadcaster John Laws is being farewelled at a Sydney funeral. Russell Crowe will deliver the eulogy and John Williamson will perform. Follow live coverage.
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.
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.
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.
Two teenage boys, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested and charged following a police pursuit of an allegedly stolen Isuzu MUX in Hamilton, Newcastle. Read the full details.
The community is urged to help find 14-year-old Bonnie Shardlow, missing from the Central Coast. Follow live updates on this developing story and other local news.