Stockton Surf Life Saving Club celebrates the 30th anniversary of its iconic Australia Day Newcastle Harbour Swim with a special merchandise collaboration featuring local artist Mitch Revs. Registrations are now open.
A Newcastle business owner closes her shop after repeated break-in attempts and worsening street conditions. Calls grow for urgent safety measures and support for local traders.
The 2026 Joondalup Festival program is out, featuring three major free public art installations including a floating water theatre and glowing lake figures. Discover the full line-up of events from March 7-22.
A third man has been charged following a violent brawl and alleged stabbing in a Newcastle West car park. An 18-year-old victim was hospitalised with serious injuries. Read the latest.
An 18-year-old has been granted bail over a violent Marketown car park brawl that left another youth with serious neck injuries. Police allege the incident was a pre-arranged fight caught on CCTV. Read the latest court details.
Property magnate Jerry Schwartz is fighting City of Newcastle in the Land and Environment Court after the council twice refused plans for a carousel at his Rydges Hotel. He claims the council is making his life difficult.
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!
More than 5000 swimmers battled strong winds and swells at the sold-out Lorne Pier to Pub event. See the winners and highlights from Australia's iconic open water swim.
Stromlo Leisure Centre's GOswim program offers year-round swimming lessons for babies, children, teens, and adults in Canberra. Build water safety skills and confidence with qualified instructors. Enquire now.
In water-rich Australia, formal swimming lessons are a critical layer of protection for children, building confidence and automatic responses that can prevent tragedy. Learn why consistency is key.
Sydney's water polo community held a moving swim-out at Bondi Beach to honour Constable Scott Dyson, critically wounded in the December terror attack. His parents share his remarkable progress. Read the full story.
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.
British rockstar Yungblud has been photographed completely nude at a raucous Sydney Harbour yacht party, days before kicking off his Australian IDOLS tour. Get the wild details.
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.
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl he met on social media. Read the shocking court details.
Jayden Brian, a former Methodist Ladies' College swim coach, faces court charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in Geelong. Read the latest details.
A former swimming coach at Brisbane's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in 2022. Read the full story.
A former swim coach at a prestigious Townsville school has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Read the latest on the shocking case and the police investigation.
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College faces nine charges, including grooming and possessing child abuse material, after a police investigation. Read the latest court details.
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.
A fast catamaran on loan from Sydney is providing relief for Stockton commuters during maintenance on the MV Shortland, but residents question long-term ferry management.
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.
The Sydney Sixers climbed to fourth on the BBL ladder after a tense three-wicket win over Brisbane Heat. The match featured a bizarre 'timed out' incident and a stunning collapse before a match-winning partnership. Read the full match report.
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.
A major ocean swim event in Torquay turned dangerous as nearly 1000 participants were caught in a sudden rip. Emergency services launched a large-scale rescue operation. Read the full story.
Wollongong City Council will review the cancelled New Year's Eve fireworks after a wave washed over the breakwall. The probe will ask why there was no Plan B. Read the full story.
NSW Police unveil a major security plan for Sydney's 2025 New Year's Eve, deploying over 1,000 extra officers and advanced tech to ensure a safe celebration. Get the full details here.