Newcastle Letters: Food, Disability, and Global Tensions
Newcastle Herald readers share views on local food security amid population growth, positive disability access experiences, and global political shifts under Trump. Read the community pulse.
Newcastle Herald readers share views on local food security amid population growth, positive disability access experiences, and global political shifts under Trump. Read the community pulse.
Discover Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's jam-packed school holiday program. From Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to the Model Newcastle Regatta, find fun for all ages. Plan your family adventure now!
A landmark 19th-century residence on a 988sqm north-facing block in Newcastle's prestigious The Hill precinct has hit the market, offering harbour views, heritage charm, and modern comfort.
The Newcastle community is urged to assist in locating a missing teenager from Maryland. Follow live updates on the search and other local news from the Hunter Region.
A Newcastle community representative argues the city's severe housing and homelessness crisis means residents must support developments, even unpopular ones. The call for more 'YIMBYs' comes amid fierce debate over projects like Rail Bridge Row.
A premium two-bedroom apartment in Newcastle East's Royal Apartments hits the market, featuring stunning Pacific Ocean views and resort-style amenities. Explore coastal living at its finest.
Residents were evacuated from a Bar Beach building after a kitchen fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes.
A significant power outage has left 1500 Newcastle homes in the dark. Follow live updates on the situation, emergency response, and when power is expected to be restored.
Emergency services responded to a bicycle crash at Hunter and Darby streets in Newcastle. A man was treated at the scene, causing temporary road closures. Read the latest.
Residents in Newcastle's northern suburbs are reeling after a fierce storm tore through, uprooting trees, cutting power and flooding homes. The SES received 246 calls for help.
Experts forecast a potential downturn for Canberra's luxury housing market in early 2026, with rising interest rates likely to boost demand for more affordable apartments. Key suburbs to watch revealed.
A woman has died after her car left the Hamilton Highway and struck a town sign near Inverleigh. Police are investigating the fatal single-vehicle crash.
Newcastle locals outline key resolutions for City of Newcastle in 2026, including restoring Campbell Park access, returning the Maritime Museum, and finding a suitable basketball stadium site. Read the community's priorities.
A Kiama developer has successfully added a fifth level to a Surf Beach apartment complex via the Land and Environment Court, securing approval for five extra units. Read the full details and conditions.
A Gold Coast woman was filmed balancing on a chair 16 floors up to clean her windows, igniting a crucial debate about home safety and preventable accidents in Australia.
From Jesse Southwell's shock NRLW exit to a life-saving stadium drama, discover the Newcastle Herald's top 10 most-read sport stories that captivated the Hunter in 2025.
A man has died from extensive burns after a fire tore through a Manoora apartment block. Neighbours describe leaping from balconies to escape the fast-moving blaze. Read the full story.
Newcastle-born halfback Jack Hamilton will captain Oxford University against Cambridge in the historic 143-year-old Varsity Match this February. The Wanderers junior is preparing with a rare Australian tour.
A man is fighting for life after a severe apartment fire in Cairns. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Sheridan Street. Read the latest on this developing story.
A Cairns apartment manager who assaulted elderly residents has had his jail sentence overturned on appeal. Read the full details of the shocking case and the court's decision.
A man was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in an early-morning apartment fire in Rivervale. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Great Eastern Highway around 4:30am.
Newcastle's iconic Boxing Day races made a triumphant return, with over 5000 attendees defying cooler weather. The event, boosted by headliner Hot Dub Time Machine, saw a surge in pre-sales and a vibrant party atmosphere.
Newcastle is getting its own pop-culture convention, Newy-Con, at the 2025 Newcastle Show. Meet the local cosplay king behind the passion project. Free entry with show ticket.
Plans for the Newcastle Ocean Baths cafe reveal potential alcohol sales and a rooftop terrace. The council's management plan outlines hours and capacity as community debate continues.
A Christmas morning fire at a Hamilton Hill retirement village gutted one home and damaged two others. Two residents hospitalised for smoke inhalation. Police seek information, offering rewards up to $25,000.
Queensland's iconic Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef has been sold to US private equity giant Blackstone for a staggering $1.2 billion. Discover the details of the landmark deal.
Emergency services rushed to a serious crash on the Hamilton Highway near Inverleigh. The road was closed as crews worked to free a trapped driver. Read the latest updates.
The Newcastle rugby community is in mourning after the sudden death of former Hamilton Hawks premiership winner Sam Morgan, 29, from a rare strand of pneumonia. A GoFundMe for his family has raised over $40,000.
Illawarra Mercury's Grace Hamilton and Anna Warr recognised at Australian Community Media awards for powerful sports journalism and photography. Read their inspiring stories.
The landmark $68 million 'The Siding' apartment tower in Geelong will welcome its first residents in January 2024. Discover the features and impact of this major development.