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.
Australian middle-distance star Cameron Myers withdraws from the mixed relay team for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships. Jack Anstey steps in to join the star-studded squad. Read the full details.
The meta-reboot of the 1997 cult classic 'Anaconda' slithers into cinemas. Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in this nostalgic, Queensland-shot creature feature. Read our review.
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.
Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert, shot in the Bondi terror attack, is home for Christmas. Read about his recovery and the ongoing condition of fellow officer Scott Dyson.
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.
Babar Azam's first BBL fifty and a career-best 5-26 from Jack Edwards powered the Sydney Sixers to a 47-run win over the Sydney Thunder. Josh Philippe agonisingly missed a century on 96.
Illawarra Mercury's Grace Hamilton and Anna Warr recognised at Australian Community Media awards for powerful sports journalism and photography. Read their inspiring stories.
Brisbane Heat made BBL history with a record 258-run chase to beat Perth Scorchers. Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth hit stunning centuries in a match featuring 36 sixes. Read the full story.
Great Britain's United Cup captain Tim Henman lauds Emma Raducanu's form and expects Jack Draper to be fit for their Perth tie. Get the latest tennis news.
A jack-up barge has positioned itself off Nine Mile Beach, signalling the start of complex offshore works for the Belmont Desalination Plant. The project will secure the Lower Hunter's water future.
New SA Museum director Dr Samantha Hamilton reveals her strategic vision, addressing past controversies and plans for the Egyptian room and back-of-house. Exclusive interview details.
Sydney's Sutherland Shire Mayor condemns 'reprehensible' online calls for violence, urging unity 20 years after the Cronulla riots. Police are monitoring closely.
A woman accused of setting fire to a Hamilton bank and massage parlour has been granted Supreme Court bail to enter a residential rehabilitation program. Sharlene Williams, 37, will be under house arrest until a bed becomes available.
A Townsville mother gave birth just hours after an emergency flight from Hamilton Island during Tropical Cyclone Fina. Read the incredible story of the rescue mission.
Community letters react to the Bondi violence, debate alcohol at Newcastle Ocean Baths, and demand action on Hamilton safety. Read the full spectrum of local opinion.
A 14-year-old basketballer is taking his proposal for a new social court to Lake Macquarie City Council, backed by a 573-signature petition. Will the council approve the plan for Jack Stewart Netball Courts?
A cheeky platypus interrupted a historical tour at Hamilton Hume's Cooma Cottage, sparking a conversation about Australia's iconic wildlife and the best places to spot echidnas in the ACT and NSW South Coast.
South Australian bat maker Jack Konnis shares the emotion of seeing his handmade creation used by Jake Weatherald in the Ashes. His latest work is now headed to the Gabba.
Ditch the crowded malls this Christmas and discover unique gifts at Newcastle's Clyde Street Arts Open Markets on December 12. Meet over 100 local artists in a vibrant one-night festival.
A Hamilton minister shares his experience of being assaulted twice in six months, calling for a 'net-zero policy for violence' to revive Beaumont Street.
Newcastle deputy lord mayor defends decision to delay Beaumont Street debate as MP calls it 'disappointing'. Read about the political clash over Hamilton's social issues.
Discover eight compelling new book releases including Margaret Atwood's memoir, a true crime account of the Leongatha mushroom poisoning, and Jack Heath's latest comic mystery. Perfect for your summer reading list!
North Coastal's Jack Cooper smashed a spectacular 109 from just 78 balls in the NSW Country Championships. Read about his explosive innings and other match updates.
Newcastle Knights' top-30 roster is set for 2026 NRL season, but significant player movement continues as several stars enter contract years. Follow all the latest updates.
Perth Wildcats import David Duke jnr delivered a masterclass defence on Tasmania's Bryce Hamilton, leading his team to a 101-95 victory. Coach John Rillie praised Duke's NBA-level professionalism. Read the full match report.
After 63 remarkable seasons with Wallsend District Cricket Club, scorer and historian Jack Brown pulls up stumps. Discover the legacy of Newcastle cricket's walking encyclopedia.
Tragedy strikes Port Kembla Steelworks as 24-year-old Jack McGrath dies in workplace accident. Remembered as a loyal mate who lit up every room. Read the full tribute.