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Plans lodged for 5000 homes in stage two of Hunter's newest town

Stage two of Huntlee will see the towns population more than double. Picture supplied.

Jamieson Murphy • 30m ago

Mystery conditions with Lyme disease-like symptoms gaining recognition

Damon Cronshaw • 1hr ago

Jade Hunter, of Salt Ash, lives with a Lyme disease-like condition. Picture by Simone De Peak

Soul Hub's sleepout smashes fundraising goal with almost $250,000 in donations

Simon McCarthy, Madeline Link

The 2024 Soul Hub 'Sleepout for Soul' has surpassed its fundraising goal. Pictures courtesy of Soul Hub / Facebook

Topics

First-time collectors and old hands come together for Hunter Record Fair

Simon McCarthy

Dan Phelan, the Hunter Record Fair organiser, was overwhelmed on Saturday as a rainy May day brought a flood of record collectors to the annual event. Picture by Marina Neil

Our People

Teenager, skateboarder and eternal optimist: meet James Chapman

Jim Kellar

"Now, I see every day as a blessing I get to do sport and activity. You never know when something will happen and my legs won't be good," says James Chapman. Main picture by Marina Neil

All the photos from the 30th Lovedale Long Lunch

Photos

From left, Perri-Anne Fehily, Kimberlee Bower, Alicia Martin and Rebecca Shepherd at the Lovedale Long Lunch on Saturday, May 18. Picture by Marina Neil

Simon McCarthy

First-time collectors and old hands come together for Hunter Record Fair

Topics

Dan Phelan, the Hunter Record Fair organiser, was overwhelmed on Saturday as a rainy May day brought a flood of record collectors to the annual event. Picture by Marina Neil

Simon McCarthy

Photos

All the photos from the 30th Lovedale Long Lunch

Simon McCarthy

From left, Perri-Anne Fehily, Kimberlee Bower, Alicia Martin and Rebecca Shepherd at the Lovedale Long Lunch on Saturday, May 18. Picture by Marina Neil

Our People

Teenager, skateboarder and eternal optimist: meet James Chapman

Jim Kellar

"Now, I see every day as a blessing I get to do sport and activity. You never know when something will happen and my legs won't be good," says James Chapman. Main picture by Marina Neil

Opinion

Critical unanswered questions after the Jeremy Bath investigation report

Donna Page

Scott Neylon and Newcastle council CEO Jeremy Bath, inset.

Analysis

How doubts over evidence drove DPP to accept bus driver's plea deal

Michael Parris

Brett Button entering court in March. Picture by Peter Lorimer

Court and Crime

How doubts over evidence drove DPP to accept bus driver's plea deal

Analysis

Brett Button entering court in March. Picture by Peter Lorimer

Michael Parris

NRL star Payne Haas' father arrested over alleged drug trafficking

Brisbane are rallying around prop Payne Haas after his father's arrest in the Philippines. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

More than 100 cannabis plants allegedly found in shipping container

Madeline Link

Police allege they found more than 100 cannabis plants inside a shipping container at Dora Creek.

Power and the passion: A Herald series

'Mining is a temporary use of land' - inquiry will examine rehabilitation options

Matthew Kelly

Communities are demanding a greater say in how former mine sites are rehabilitated.

First look at Australia's newest gas-fired power plant at Kurri Kurri

Matthew Kelly

The Hunter Power Project is due to be operating later this year. Picture Snowy Hydro.

Union calls on Minns to save hundreds of Hunter coal jobs tied to Eraring

Myuna miners at a workplace meeting last weekend. Image supplied

Michael Parris

'Mining is a temporary use of land' - inquiry will examine rehabilitation options

Communities are demanding a greater say in how former mine sites are rehabilitated.

Matthew Kelly

Union calls on Minns to save hundreds of Hunter coal jobs tied to Eraring

Michael Parris

Myuna miners at a workplace meeting last weekend. Image supplied

First look at Australia's newest gas-fired power plant at Kurri Kurri

Matthew Kelly

The Hunter Power Project is due to be operating later this year. Picture Snowy Hydro.

Macca's back - Bruce MacKenzie weighing up tilt at mayoral title

Bruce MacKenzie working out. Picture Simone DePeak

Matthew Kelly

Iris warns of 'hoarded-up hole in the ground' after plans rejected

Michael Parris

Iris Capital chief executive Sam Arnaout in front of the EastEnd development site before work started on stage one. File picture

Pride flag waved high above Newcastle for day against discrimination

Sage Swinton

Deputy lord mayor Declan Clausen, Timberlina and lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes with the progress pride flag. Picture by Simone De Peak

'Heading towards Tassie': Heroic actions save racehorse swimming out to sea

Jordyn Murphy saved racehorse Cleitus after he started swimming out to sea and behind the breakwater when he tripped on seaweed. Picture by Anthony Brady

Katrina Lovell

Opinion

The problem with 'I'm not that guy' and when dating feels dangerous

Then, he rocked up on my doorstep.

Rebecca Nadge

Picture is a broken heart on a fishing wire. Picture is by Kelly Sikkema

Wheelie? The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you

Jessica Belzycki

The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you. Picture by Jonathan Carroll

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Classic Mayfield home in good location designed for comfort and family life

Classic Mayfield home in good location designed for comfort and family life

Quintessential Newcastle lifestyle begins here with luxurious convenience

Quintessential Newcastle lifestyle begins here with luxurious convenience

Paterson village icon and heritage gem offers once in lifetime chance

Paterson village icon and heritage gem offers once in lifetime chance

Lost memories of Nobbys revived as 83yo recalls vivid sandstorm photo

Beryl Attkins was captured in a Newcastle Herald photo from 1954 (inset top left), walking on Nobbys breakwater in a sandstorm with dad Walter Shea. Picture by Simone De Peak

Damon Cronshaw

John F. Miner's Hunter anecdotes on the record

Mike Scanlon

Newcastle identity John F. Miner at home with an LP record remembering
the era of Newcastle wartime entertainment. Picture by Mike Scanlon

Former Newcastle mining township of Minmi a place of secrets

Mike Scanlon

A rare picture of one of the unknown curved ceilinged dairy cool rooms hidden under turf at Minmi's former model farm in 1987. Picture - Mike Scanlon

Vic Labor to shine spotlight on major rail projects

Melbourne Airport Rail won't be completed until at least 2033, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Callum Godde

Georgian president vetoes 'foreign agents' legislation

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has vetoed what she calls a "Russian law". (AP PHOTO)

China probes minister over suspected discipline breach

Colleen Howe

Agriculture minister Tang Renjian is being investigated by China's anti-corruption watchdog. (AP PHOTO)

Mystery conditions with Lyme disease-like symptoms gaining recognition

Jade Hunter, of Salt Ash, lives with a Lyme disease-like condition. Picture by Simone De Peak

Damon Cronshaw • 1hr ago

A Day for Flo: community rallies to combat deadly childhood cancer

Madeline Link

Cameron and Michelle Turner with son Arlo, 8, hold a commemorative sketch of daughter Flo who passed away from a deadly brain cancer in April. Picture by Simone De Peak

'Don't hesitate to reach out': Free mental health services in Hunter

Damon Cronshaw

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler with Hunter MPs. Picture by Marina Neil

Plans lodged for 5000 homes in stage two of Hunter's newest town

Stage two of Huntlee will see the towns population more than double. Picture supplied.

Jamieson Murphy • 30m ago

Opinion

'Too clever by half 'Treasurer tries to hack the CPI

Gene Tunny

Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget leaves a lot to be desired. Picture The Canberra Times

Opinion

Remote work myths busted: separating fact from fiction

Sue Papadoulis

A specific skillset is needed to work from home full-time. Picture Shutterstock

Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU

Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied

Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.

Bageshri Savyasachi

Regional airstrips get funding boost after Bonza blow

Sophia McCaughan

Some $15 million in airstrip funding has been announced for rural and remote areas in NSW. (Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS)

'Desperate' cash splash for teachers in needy schools

Jack Gramenz and Sophia McCaughan

Schoolhouses were placed near NSW parliament in a campaign to highlight underfunding in schools. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Man in hospital after being hit by ute, driver charged

Police have charged a man with assault and driving with a suspended licence in Devonport. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Keira Jenkins • 1hr ago

'No one is immune': scammers targeting property buyers

Sophia McCaughan • 1hr ago

Compensation lawyers say more property buyers are falling victim to payment diversion scams. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 2hrs ago

Property developers say new requirements for electric vehicle chargers are unreasonable. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Six killed, 10 injured in Idaho two-car accident

A major highway accident has claimed the lives of six people and injured 10 others in Idaho. (AP PHOTO)

18m ago

Three dead, three wounded in Ohio shooting

46m ago

Three people have died and three others are in critical condition following a shooting in Ohio. (AP PHOTO)

Irish media magnate Tony O'Reilly dies aged 88

1hr ago

Irish media magnate Tony O'Reilly has died at the age of 88 after a short illness. (AP PHOTO)

'They looked the other way': New book details church crimes and cover-up in Newcastle

Abuse survivor Steve Smith, and inset, author Anne Manne.

Sage Swinton

Parole for disgraced former Anglican dean Graeme Lawrence

Graeme Lawrence

New documentary highlights PFAS victims' fight for justice

Matthew Kelly

Wreck Bay Aboriginal community member Nick Carter with Carrie Fellner. Picture courtesy of Stan

Australian of the Year

'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer

Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Lanie Tindale

Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade

Lanie Tindale

Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'

Lanie Tindale

Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Car Expert

Car Expert

Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?

Matt Campbell • 58m ago

Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?

Car Expert

Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?

Max Davies • 1hr ago

Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?

Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader

Car Expert

Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader

Simon Christie • 1hr ago

Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?

Car Expert

Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?

Matt Campbell • 58m ago

Car Expert

Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader

Simon Christie • 1hr ago

Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader

Car Expert

Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?

Max Davies • 1hr ago

Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?

Car Expert

What's included in the drive-away price of a new car?

Josh Nevett • 2hrs ago

What's included in the drive-away price of a new car?

Car Expert

2024 Subaru Crosstrek review

Matt Campbell

2024 Subaru Crosstrek review

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