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.
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.
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.
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 unique Perth industrial property, where liquid cocaine is legally made for surgery, has sold for a multi-million dollar sum. The pharmaceutical tenant remains. Read the exclusive details.
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.
Wandarra opens a $10 million advanced manufacturing facility in Townsville, creating 50 jobs and positioning the city as a leader in sustainable industry. Discover the future of green manufacturing.
Bob Katter hails the domestic gas reservation scheme for protecting North Queensland manufacturing jobs and slashing energy costs. Discover how this policy is fuelling local industry.
Newcastle's vibrant theatre community celebrated a record-breaking 47th CONDA Awards, with Opera Hunter's 'Sweeney Todd' and local talents taking top honours. Discover all the winners.
Local favourites Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will open Sunnyboy Park at Foreshore Park in January, offering family-friendly food and coffee. The new kiosk and accessible amenities mark a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Newcastle's nationally significant maritime heritage collection is homeless as its lease expires in March 2026. Councillors clash over accountability and solutions for the 8,500-item cache.
Australian shipbuilder Austal secures a massive $1.03 billion contract to build landing craft for the Army in Henderson, WA, boosting local manufacturing and jobs. Read the full story.
Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Over 240 vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Soul Hub at NEX, supported by 60 volunteers and local partners. Read about the community spirit.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
WA Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson heads to South Korea to drive investment in battery manufacturing, green steel and transmission infrastructure. Discover the opportunities for WA's renewable future.
Newcastle Council approves changes to an eight-storey Hall Street development, swapping one-bedroom units for three-bedroom apartments in response to market demand. Read the full details.
Australian caravan manufacturer Zone RV has collapsed into administration, resulting in 120 job losses. Administrators are now assessing the future of the business. Read the full story.
The Hunter region's energy future receives a massive $1 billion injection in 24 hours with a new AGL battery and a solar manufacturing plant, as talks continue to save the Tomago Aluminium smelter.
Liberal councillors call for a ban on Rising Tide using public land after a weekend of protests in Newcastle Harbour led to over 140 arrests and significant economic disruption. Read the full story.
Activists in Newcastle launch a week of action, opposing the region's pivot from coal to a defence manufacturing hub, including a new $850m missile factory. Read the full story.