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.
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.
Watch the AFLW Grand Final live and free as North Melbourne chase back-to-back premierships against Brisbane Lions. Full coverage on Seven and 7plus from 7pm AEDT.
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.
Complete coverage of all cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Wednesday November 26. Stay informed about local legal proceedings.
Exclusive investigation reveals multiple sexual harassment claims against Belle Property's Anthony Di Nardo, including allegations involving teenage staff member. Police reports filed.
Australian Federal Police investigate how 170 million dollars worth of cocaine allegedly ended up on the Al Kuwait live export ship in Perth. Full details on the shocking maritime drug bust.
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
The Yours and Owls Festival is set for a 2026 return to Wollongong, backed by a $250,000 federal grant. Discover how this funding supports Australian artists and the local music scene.
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.
Pop-soul star Olivia Dean condemns Ticketmaster after ticket prices for her US tour soar to $750. The company calls it a 'typo' as fans miss out. Read the full story.
Fremantle's beloved music venue Freo.Social secures $150,000 federal grant for sound-proofing upgrades, ending closure threats from noise complaints. The historic venue can now continue hosting 200+ shows annually.
Don't miss a moment of the Ashes! The first Test is live and free on Seven and 7plus. Get all the start times and channel details for your city.
Follow all the action from the second night of the AFL National Draft. Which West Australian prospects will join Jacob Farrow in realising their AFL dream? Get the latest updates and analysis.
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.
Traffic chaos on Newcastle Link Road after three-car collision. One person hospitalized with minor injuries. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Newcastle and Hunter Region face severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Stay updated with live weather alerts and safety information.
The Ashes series begins November 21 in Perth. Stream all five Tests live and free on 7plus Sport with Ricky Ponting and Stuart Broad leading commentary.
Townsville musicians unite for a nostalgic emo tribute show at The Bunker on June 29, featuring classics from My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. Don't miss this blast from the past!
Follow live updates as conservationists work to save unique native snakes in the Hunter region. Stay informed about local news and environmental efforts.
Newcastle singer Connor Wink joins Vision Australia to demand better accessibility in live music venues for blind and vision impaired patrons across Australia.
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.
The spectacular Come Alive! circus show inspired by The Greatest Showman is coming to Perth's Ozone Reserve in August 2026. Tickets go on sale December 10. Don't miss this breathtaking fusion of circus and musical theatre!
Claremont's Avalon restaurant launches spring cocktail menu with $30 special and welcomes London singer Nicolette Chew for exclusive December performance.
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.
Celebrated Newcastle Herald journalist John Lewis remembered as firm, fair editor and influential wine writer. Read about his 7-decade career and lasting legacy.
Complete coverage of all matters heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Thursday, November 13. Get the latest local court updates and outcomes.