Inspector Amy Scott, hailed for stopping the Bondi Junction stabbing rampage, is now fighting a rare and aggressive breast cancer. A fundraiser has been launched to support the mother of two. Read her story and find out how to help.
Fire crews responded to a grass fire on the Hunter Expressway near Buchanan overnight. Get the latest updates on the incident and ongoing safety alerts for the Hunter region.
A house in Raymond Terrace was engulfed by flames on Friday, January 10, 2026. Firefighters battled the blaze as the Newcastle Herald provided live updates.
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.
New NRMA data reveals the Hunter's most affordable fuel locations for 2025. Muswellbrook leads the region, ranking 5th in NSW for unleaded petrol prices. Discover where to save.
Hundreds of cattle in Richmond, QLD, are shell-shocked and sick following devastating floods. Farmers face a monumental recovery effort. Read the full story.
The Hunter Region faces a severe heatwave with soaring temperatures and extreme fire danger. Stay informed with live updates on weather, safety alerts, and local news from Newcastle Herald.
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.
Supercars CEO James Warburton calls the Newcastle 500 'spectacular' and is exploring options for a new Hunter event. Could the race return to the region?
The remote South Australian town of Mannahill remains cut off by floodwaters, with residents adapting to isolation. Discover how the community is coping and the latest on road closures.
A visionary plan to repurpose disused Upper Hunter mining pits into interconnected lakes gains momentum, promising water security, tourism, and jobs. Read about the innovative solution.
North Queensland's agricultural heartland faces a mounting crisis with nearly 20,000 cattle unaccounted for after devastating floods. Recovery efforts are underway as a new cyclone threat emerges. Get the full story.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a $38 million support package for flood-ravaged north-west Queensland communities facing catastrophic cattle losses and damage.
A man survived a treacherous 40km walk through knee-deep mud in remote Queensland before a lucky helicopter rescue. Read about the dramatic LifeFlight mission.
Newcastle and the Hunter face a dramatic weather shift as a heatwave is forecast after a cold snap. Stay updated with live news, traffic, and essential local information.
Three men were dramatically airlifted to safety after becoming stranded by rising floodwaters near Townsville. The swift rescue highlights the dangers of North Queensland's wet season.
Emergency crews performed a daring water rescue in Cairns, saving a man trapped in his motorhome by rapidly rising floodwaters. Read the full story of the dramatic operation.
Torrential rain causes severe flooding across Queensland, with crocodile-infested rescues, towns cut off, and a potential cyclone threat. Disaster funding expanded for recovery.
Police and community search for Brittany, missing from Nelson Bay since December 31. Follow live updates on the developing situation and other Hunter news.
Catastrophic flooding in Northwest Queensland has isolated communities and sparked fears of widespread cattle losses. Authorities and graziers are assessing the damage as recovery efforts begin. Read the full story.
Outback Queensland towns are submerged and isolated by major flooding, with thousands of livestock at risk. Residents now brace for a potential cyclone forming off the coast. Download the 7NEWS app for live updates.
Confronting 2025 data reveals Lake Macquarie had the state's second-worst road toll. Speed was the leading killer as NSW lost 355 lives. Read the full analysis and official pleas for safer driving.
Cloncurry begins massive cleanup after a severe monsoon surge dumps 200mm of rain, destroying the airport runway and cutting off the town. Read the latest on the damage and recovery efforts.
Residents of Alligator Creek near Townsville were shocked by rapid flash flooding on New Year's Day, with water rising faster than ever seen before. See the dramatic footage and local reactions.
Hunter SES crews faced their busiest year ever, responding to over 5000 incidents and 10,000 volunteer hours in 2025's severe storms and floods. Read about their heroic efforts.
More than 600 school cleaners in the Hunter and Central Coast begin 2026 as permanent NSW public sector employees, marking the first shift to public hands in 30 years.
From cyclones to floods, North Queensland faced a brutal 2024. Discover the incredible stories of survival and community spirit that defined the region's year.
A person has died in Queensland's severe flooding. Emergency services are responding as heavy rain and dangerous conditions persist across the state.
A man has died in severe Gulf Country flooding, with major roads cut and towns isolated. Premier David Crisafulli calls it a 'deep tragedy' as emergency services respond.
A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police seized $20,000 cash, methylamphetamine, heroin, GHB and stun guns during a firearms prohibition search in Cessnock. Read the full details.