3+ day, 20+ 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, 11+ hour ago   (483+ words) A woman accused of helping her boyfriend flee interstate after an alleged stabbing murder on Beaumont Street almost two years ago has still not entered a plea. An application to adjourn Teelah Cooper's case in Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (389+ words) The rise of former Hunter coal baron Nathan Tinkler from the ashes continues after White Energy shareholders almost unanimously supported his appointment as chairman. The shareholders recently overwhelmingly voted in favour of five resolutions that will result in the company…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (346+ words) I helped a mate recently, riding shotgun in his light truck on a mid-morning run down the M1 to Sydney. His truck has seen better days. It was fully loaded. But the sun was shining, the traffic seemed light, we pressed…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (576+ words) Ben Phillips initially felt he wasn't up to hosting this year's Beyond Blue fundraiser following the death of his eldest brother 'Chook' in a mining accident near Singleton last month. "When Chook died I felt it was a bit much,…...

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, 2+ day ago   (756+ words) After 38 years, Newcastle University are back on top of Hunter Rugby. The Students won an epic grand final, edging minor premiers Merewether 22-17 in a bruising and tense clash at No.2 Sportsground on Saturday. Hooker Corey Davis crashed over from close…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (621+ words) The childhood home of an acclaimed, Archibald Prize-winning artist has hit the market in inner-city Newcastle. Originally built in the 1920s, the Federation-era house on Dawson Street in Cooks Hill holds significance as the former home of the late John Olsen....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (497+ words) A push to put Newcastle's potholes, footpaths and playgrounds ahead of bigger political issues has sparked a clash in the council chamber. At a recent meeting, Newcastle councillors were divided over whether broader advocacy is part of the job or…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (208+ words) Firefighters remain on scene of a fire that has gutted a Hunter property. The first calls to Triple Zero raising the alarm came in around 10.50am on Thursday September 3, NSW Fire and Rescue spokesman Peter Murray said. Five trucks were dispatched…...