18+ hour, 15+ min ago   (488+ words) Jet-skis and other powered vessels will once again be banned from popular Port Stephens beaches during this year's Christmas-new year break after a successful trial. From December 24, 2025, to January 26, 2026, Dutchman's Beach, Nelson Bay beach (Fly Point) and Shoal Bay were…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (399+ words) Pioneering Australian judge Mary Gaudron has been honoured for her contributions to Australia's legal landscape after her death at age 83. Ms Gaudron became the first woman appointed to the High Court of Australia in 1987 at age 44 and served until 2003. While…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (639+ words) A Newcastle childcare centre embroiled in a months-long financial battle has suddenly closed its doors this week. The Little Unicorn on Honeysuckle informed parents on Tuesday September 9 that it would not open on Wednesday after its general manager resigned. A…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (537+ words) Hunter-based senator Ross Cadell will move a motion calling for an inquiry into the impacts of large renewable energy projects on regional communities such as the Upper Hunter and New England. The push follows recent comments from Prime Minister Anthony…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (499+ words) Coal-fired power stations including Eraring should be forced to pay carbon costs if they operate past their agreed closure dates, Smart Energy Council chief executive David McElrea has argued. The council's push to accelerate the clean energy transition comes weeks…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (614+ words) A report questioning why Labor-held electorates received the lion's share of a $560 million funding program has revealed Shortland was handed 11 individual grants collectively worth $6.8 million. Analysis by the Centre for Public Integrity found almost three-quarters of a $559.2 million round of…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (528+ words) For about four decades George Koulis's business has repaired City of Newcastle vehicles. Earlier this year, without explanation, the work suddenly dried up. Mr Koulis owns Steve Koulis Smash Repairs, in Griffiths Road, Lambton. It's one of two panel beaters…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (643+ words) Residents across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens are losing about $1.25 million a day on poker machines. The latest NSW Office of Liquor and Gaming figures show that combined, the three council areas lost about $115.25 million on poker machines during…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (150+ words) Can you help find these missing people from the Hunter? | live updates Newcastle Herald What's making news today? Inside Knights forward's horrific injury, The Burwood Inn's 'reopening' date is revealed and a historic facade uncovered in Newcastle, but is it…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (675+ words) A Lake Macquarie woman convicted of defrauding the NDIS has found herself before the Federal Court for defying an order banning her from the disability sector. Swansea woman Lynette Peters, also known as Lynette Morgan, was ordered to pay $180,000 after…...