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Kerry Parker Eyes 150th Kembla Grange Victory

Local trainer Kerry Parker is one win away from his 150th home-track success at Kembla Grange. His promising mare Elivina leads a strong team aiming to secure this major milestone.

Kerry Parker Nears 150th Kembla Grange Victory

Local trainer Kerry Parker is one win away from his 150th home-track success at Kembla Grange. His promising mare Elivina leads a strong team aiming to secure this major milestone. Read more.

Port Stephens Bids for Basketball Stadium

Port Stephens Council launches a last-minute bid to host the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre as Newcastle faces community opposition. Could this resolve the stadium standoff?

Mambo Wetlands conservation fight continues

Conservationists pledge to continue fighting development around Salamander Bay's Mambo Wetlands despite council approving housing plan. Read the latest on this environmental battle.

1954 Port Kembla Nightwatchman Murder Case

The chilling 1954 murder of Port Kembla nightwatchman James Douglas Hawkins, shot by a teenage burglar. Read the full investigation details and trial outcome.

AWM's triple role: Memorial, museum and archive

AWM board member Glenn Keys explains the institution's equal roles as memorial, museum and archive. Discover how context enables meaningful commemoration of Australia's military history.

CCTV Released for Port Stephens Golf Club Theft

Police have released CCTV footage of three masked individuals who broke into the Horizons Golf Resort in Salamander Bay. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Solo yachtsman's mayday call after onboard fire

A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.

Gringotts Favourite for Third Straight Gong Win

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.

Newcastle Port faces climate protest ultimatum

Rising Tide activists demand Port of Newcastle choose sides as thousands prepare to symbolically blockade world's largest coal port. Will they support climate action or coal corporations?

Port Adelaide's historic zero-player AFL draft

Port Adelaide became the first AFL club to not pick a single player in the national draft. Recruiting boss Geoff Parker explains the strategy behind the controversial move.

BlueScope death sparks union safety warning

A 24-year-old contractor was killed at BlueScope's Port Kembla steelworks, sparking union safety warnings and highlighting worker compensation battles in NSW.

Accused murderer pregnant while awaiting trial

Tamika Chesser, accused of beheading and burning her boyfriend Julian Story in Port Lincoln, revealed to be pregnant while in custody. Premier confirms special protocols for pregnant inmates.

Residents call Nelson Bay hotel plan 'abomination'

Port Stephens residents fiercely oppose a multi-million dollar hotel redevelopment at Nelson Bay marina, criticising its excessive height and 'ugly' design that threatens community views.

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