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.
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?
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
NSW Minerals Council CEO argues Hunter coal mining remains vital for regional economy as global demand hits record 8.8 billion tonnes. Learn why supply restrictions would backfire.
Key environment group slams Hunter Transmission Project route, warning of irreversible impacts on 66 threatened species. Read the full analysis of this critical NSW energy debate.
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.
Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti reveal stunning new images of Perth's $2.175 billion entertainment precinct at Burswood. See the transformation coming to Western Australia.
Townsville celebrates its sporting elite at record-breaking Sportstar Awards. Discover all the winners from this prestigious community event that honours local athletic excellence.
Hunter New England Health requires financial bailouts as Grattan Institute reveals hospitals are 'held back by bogus budgets'. Discover the systemic funding issues affecting patient care.
Sunshine Coast Airport's major Gateway Precinct approved, featuring hotel, retail and services. Set to boost tourism and create thousands of jobs ahead of 2032 Olympics.
Sky Sports UK's Halo TikTok account aimed at female sports fans was cancelled after just 3 days following widespread backlash over patronising, stereotyped content that missed the mark completely.
New Lambton residents express deep concerns over the proposed Hunter Indoor Sports Centre location, calling the project's challenges 'insurmountable'. Read the latest community reactions.
Burswood Point's $4 billion transformation continues with a new hospitality building in Precinct B, reshaping Perth's riverside dining scene. Discover the vision.
New polling reveals 72% of Hunter residents support government investment in renewable energy for manufacturing. Discover how this could save jobs at Tomago Aluminium.
Australian shipbuilder Austal calls for urgent action on WA defence manufacturing precinct, warning South Australia is aggressively pursuing their business. Defence industry at critical juncture.
Frustration mounts as Tuggeranong's promised twin-sheet ice sports centre remains unbuilt three years after government approval. Local MLAs and community launch petition to break the freeze.
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
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.
Hunter residents demand answers as Newcastle's indoor sports facilities fall behind Wagga, Wollongong, and Canberra. Local athletes travel for quality venues while our region is overlooked.
Geelong athletics coach Anula Costa receives prestigious Humanitarian Award from Athletics Australia for her transformative community work and refugee support.
The ACT government has approved demolition of Kaleen Sports Club for 96 apartments, sacrificing community facilities. Residents question lack of consultation and club neglect.
The Minns government has amended legislation to allow accommodation on Venues NSW land, unlocking Hunter Park's potential and boosting tourism and housing.
Hunter New England faces a diabetes emergency with 90,000 cases. Experts advocate telehealth solutions and new medications to combat what's called humanity's biggest epidemic.
Global beach volleyball superstars and local talent like Jana Milutinovic and Taliqua Clancey are competing in Adelaide this weekend. Don't miss the action!
Newcastle is poised to host Rugby League World Cup 2026 matches, bringing international rugby league action to McDonald Jones Stadium and economic benefits to the Hunter region.
Adelaide star Izak Rankine will miss a fiery 2026 season opener against Collingwood at the MCG, serving the final game of his suspension for a homophobic slur. The AFL fixture, aided by AI, promises a blockbuster start.
Tennis champion Novak Djokovic reveals the surprising story of how he first met his wife Jelena 20 years ago. Discover their love story and his recent injury withdrawal.
Construction of a new $3 million sporting pavilion at Abbeville Park in Mindarie is scheduled to begin in January 2025. The upgrade will benefit local football, athletics, and cricket clubs.
Geelong faces a critical shortage of netball courts with 70+ needed by 2028. Netball Victoria's Statewide Facilities Strategy reveals urgent infrastructure needs.