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Nathan Tinkler

Tinkler's wish: 'Stop, retire, pick a beach'

Donna Page
1hr ago

STRESSFUL: Ann and Michael Wilks need to find a place by next month after being issued a 90 day eviction notice in April. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Family's house battle after eviction notice: Why housing crisis is 'soul destroying'

Sage Swinton

Fire tears through Newcastle terrace: residents evacuated

Fire tears through Newcastle terrace: residents evacuated

Jessica Brown

Contentious: The government argues the gas peaker is needed to fill the gap in dispatchable power caused by the closure of Liddell Power Station in 2023.

'Unforgivable': submissions critical of Kurri gas plant

Matthew Kelly

Simple solution: Professor Brett Mitchell's research into the use of antiseptics prior to catheter insertion will help patients as well as save health services money.

Newcastle research to make a big impact

Anita Beaumont
31m ago

Alibaba's executive vice chairman says Jack Ma is a "normal individual" who is "lying low" for now.

Why entrepreneur with strong links to Newcastle is 'lying low'

Aakriti Bhalla and Chavi Mehta
46m ago

66 dwelling seniors development at Warners Bay approved

66 dwelling seniors development at Warners Bay approved

Sage Swinton

Attacking plauer Taleah Mountford, right, stepped into fullback for Maitland at Cooks Square Park on Saturday. Picture: Graham Sport and Nature Photography

Taleah Mountford's ability to adapt earns Maitland coach's praise

Renee Valentine
2hrs ago

'It's personal': Brain cancer trek close to Rhali's heart

EXCLUSIVESir Peter Cosgrove helps Newcastle ANZAC honour into a new century

HAVE YOUR SAYWelfare at the heart of Biloela family's plight

'I didn't know how I was going to get there': Hunter diver's Olympic win

Nathan Tinkler

Tinkler's wish: 'Stop, retire, pick a beach'

1hr ago

An artist's impression of the Beach Hotel renovation showing the new upstairs terrace.

Council rejects $3m Beach Hotel renovation

EVICTION: 74-year-old resident Barry Weston, who has lived in the house on and off since 1990, has had to find somewhere else to live.

Boarders facing eviction meet with housing services

OPENING UP: The Store office building on Tuesday evening. The last of 800 government employees will move in to the building in July. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

Store offices harbour city's latest view

REFLECTING: General Sir Peter Cosgrove with Newcastle Club CEO and Secretary Ian Baker and committee member Brett Lavaring in the newly named Anzac Lounge. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

EXCLUSIVESir Peter Cosgrove helps Newcastle ANZAC honour into a new century

JUST THE TICKET: Diver Sam Fricker. Picture: Getty Images

'I didn't know how I was going to get there': Hunter diver's Olympic win

Newcastle research to make a big impact

31m ago

Why entrepreneur with strong links to Newcastle is 'lying low'

46m ago

Tinkler's wish: 'Stop, retire, pick a beach'

1hr ago

Taleah Mountford's ability to adapt earns Maitland coach's praise

2hrs ago

High-octane attacker ready to fly for Eagles

08:00AM

'It's personal': Brain cancer trek close to Rhali's heart

08:00AM

NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin says the community overwhelmingly supports the Parramatta museum.

Residents lose Powerhouse Museum case

14m ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Scott Morrison "you give us Vegemite and we give you Marmite".

Australian farmers back UK trade agreement

26m ago

Consumer confidence rose by just 0.3pc nationally, following the end of Melbourne's lockdown.

Economic growth set to remain above-trend

28m ago

Single-use plastic is being banned, but is it too little too late?

REAL AUSTRALIASingle-use plastic is being banned, but is it too little too late?

31m ago

New figures show the performance of NSW hospital treatment is down in a number of key measures.

Patients waiting longer at NSW hospitals

Tiffanie Turnbull
35m ago

Zainab Abdirahman-Khalif (right) was convicted of being a member of a terrorist group.

Negotiations ongoing in IS terror case

Tim Dornin
45m ago

The mouse plague is costing farmers up to $150,000 each. Picture: NSW Farmers

Inside the attack of the mice

Laura Corrigan
1hr ago

Murdered: Natasha Beth Darcy was found guilty on Tuesday morning of murdering Mathew Dunbar on August 2, 2017, to inherit his Walcha farm. Photo: Supplied

IN DEPTHJury unravels widow's web of lies in 'cold and callous' murder

Breanna Chillingworth
1hr ago

Kalyn Ponga

Ponga to face acid test session as Knights stars return

Mitchell Pearce

Pearce, Ponga and co return but Best to undergo surgery

Bailey Hodgson

English recruit Hodgson a contender if Ponga still sidelined

Bradman Best

Scans to determine Best's immediate playing future

Western Suburbs Rosellas coach Todd Lowrie pictured with his wife Sally.

LISTENTodd Lowrie opens up on Jarryd Hayne, Bellamy in Toohey's News podcast

Barry Toohey
Simon McCarthy

Dom Young on the charge

Best injured as Knights suffer 24-10 loss to South Sydney

Barry Toohey

CHAMPIONS: Tony Butterfield and Danny Buderus were inducted into the Knights' Hall of Fame in 2014. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Sporting Declaration: What's happened to the Knights' Hall of Fame?

ROBERT DILLON

Passionate: Knights co-captain Daniel Saifiti reacts alongside teammates after storming over for a try in the NSW Blue's dominant 50-6 thrashing of Queensland in Origin I on Wednesday night in Townsville.

TOOHEY'S NEWS: Knights need big dose of DSaf's passion

Barry Toohey

Attacking plauer Taleah Mountford, right, stepped into fullback for Maitland at Cooks Square Park on Saturday. Picture: Graham Sport and Nature Photography

Taleah Mountford's ability to adapt earns Maitland coach's praise

2hrs ago

FIT: Edgeworth attacker Will Bower is set to return from an ankle injury. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

High-octane attacker ready to fly for Eagles

ON DECK: In-form Broadmeadow Magic striker Jayden Stewardson. Picture: Sproule Sports Focus

Hard as nails striker vows to play derby

Kalyn Ponga

Ponga to face acid test session as Knights stars return

JUST THE TICKET: Diver Sam Fricker. Picture: Getty Images

'I didn't know how I was going to get there': Hunter diver's Olympic win

James Gardiner

TRANSIT LOUNGE: Roy O'Donovan is among 16 players to depart the the Jets this season. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

SUBSCRIBERPapas in wings as Jets ready for rebuild

James Gardiner

NOSE IN FRONT: Newcastle Olympic hold a two-point advantage over Broadmeadow Magic in the race for the Newcastle Herald Women's Premier League premiership at the season's midpoint. Marina Neil

What the coaches have to say at the Herald WPL midpoint

Renee Valentine

MILESTONE MAN: Weston captain Nathan Morris (right) will line up for his 300th first grade games for the Bears against Valentine at home on Saturday. Picture: Sproule Sports Focus

SUBSCRIBEREvergreen skipper set for 300th first grade game with Weston

James Gardiner

Plan to get COVID vaccines to regional communities

DIGESTPlan to get COVID vaccines to regional communities

Maitland QR code allegations among 100 breaches statewide

Maitland QR code allegations among 100 breaches statewide

Planning ahead: Professor Brett Mitchell is a member of the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce Infection Control Panel.

Could the Stockton Centre be used for COVID-19 quarantine?

Mike and Sue Rose scuba diving in Fiji. Picture: Supplied

'What better isolation': Couple sailing through the Covid pandemic

Empty shell: Hunter New England Health will build the vaccine facility within the footprint of the old Belmont Bunnings.

Bunnings hub to run six days a week

Anita Beaumont

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said even regional and rural areas shouldn't wait to get vaccinated. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's an arms race: Kelly says don't wait on jab

Sally Whyte

Tragedy as more wild weather forecast

DIGESTTragedy as more wild weather forecast

Twenty-six studies so far have tracked the effect of COVID-19 vaccination in countries with successful rollouts. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERSix months of vaccination against COVID-19 across the world: what has it shown us?

Sally Whyte

JUST THE TICKET: Diver Sam Fricker. Picture: Getty Images

'I didn't know how I was going to get there': Hunter diver's Olympic win

JUST THE TICKET: Diver Sam Fricker. Picture: Getty Images

'I didn't know how I was going to get there': Hunter diver's Olympic win

Merewether diver Sam Fricker books ticket to Olympics

Merewether diver Sam Fricker books ticket to Olympics

Merewether diver Sam Fricker books ticket to Olympics

Merewether diver Sam Fricker books ticket to Olympics

Mariah Williams

Dawson, Williams chase elusive Olympic medals

Mariah Williams

Dawson, Williams chase elusive Olympic medals

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

An artist's impression of the Beach Hotel renovation showing the new upstairs terrace.

Council rejects $3m Beach Hotel renovation

Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker? Yes you can. Picture: Katrina Meynink

Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker - and other super hacks

An artist's impression of the Beach Hotel renovation showing the new upstairs terrace.

Council staff back Beach Hotel renovation

Ben Fordham, Nick Kyrgios, Rebecca Maddern and Shane Crawford head up the Ninja Warrior commentary team. Picture: Channel Nine

No obstacles as Nick the ninja joins warrior team

FIVE TO ENJOY: The 2021 Hunter Valley vintage looks a beauty after favourable picking conditions.

Uncork the best wines of the Hunter's 2021 vintage

Daniel Honan

Fun and bold: Ellen Porteus working on a mural at the Strand in Melbourne. Picture: Brent Edwards

WHAT'S ONNewcastle-born designer working for big brands

Emma Elsworthy

Breakfast anyone: Ms Mary house-made waffles with Urban Hum honey, whipped ricotta, burnt figs, pistachio and citrus ($21) sit at the the top of the menu. Picture: David Griffen

WHAT'S ONCrystalbrook Kingsley: what does luxury feel like

JIm Kellar

NEW ERA: Sophie Southworth, of Cooks Hill, is 29 and has never known a Newcastle without lockouts at pubs and clubs.

WHAT'S ON'If there's trouble, bring lockouts back again': Newcastle's new lease of nightlife

Michael Parris

Thumbs up from city's most miserable man

OPINIONThumbs up from city's most miserable man

Thumbs up from city's most miserable man

OPINIONThumbs up from city's most miserable man

Hey grown-ups, stop sooking and get vaccinated

OPINIONHey grown-ups, stop sooking and get vaccinated

Hey grown-ups, stop sooking and get vaccinated

OPINIONHey grown-ups, stop sooking and get vaccinated

Phillip O'Neill: What will the Hunter look like when all these houses are built?

OPINIONWhat will the Hunter look like when all these houses are built?

Phillip O'Neill: What will the Hunter look like when all these houses are built?

OPINIONWhat will the Hunter look like when all these houses are built?

Proud legacy and a leadership debate

Proud legacy and a leadership debate

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive on Air Force One at Cornwall Airport on Wednesday. Picture: Getty Images

Democracies of the world must unite at G7

The Canberra Times

The exterior of the newly opened Kingsley hotel in Newcastle.

COMMENTKingsley hotel opens as five-star test of city's reputation

Michael Parris

Welfare at the heart of Biloela family's plight

HAVE YOUR SAYWelfare at the heart of Biloela family's plight

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

EVICTION: Residents Rod Bowen, Nonie, Karen, Barry, Jacqueline, Helen, Cate, Jacob, Mathew, and Juan have to vacate their boarding home. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

HAVE YOUR SAYSocial housing can't be left up to developers

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An artist's impression of the Beach Hotel renovation showing the new upstairs terrace.

Council rejects $3m Beach Hotel renovation

Michael Parris

OPENING UP: The Store office building on Tuesday evening. The last of 800 government employees will move in to the building in July. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

Store offices harbour city's latest view

Michael Parris

An artist's impression of the Beach Hotel renovation showing the new upstairs terrace.

Council staff back Beach Hotel renovation

Michael Parris

An artist's impression of the Beach Hotel renovation showing the new upstairs terrace.

Council rejects $3m Beach Hotel renovation

NEW TOP: This totally transformed home in Adamstown was bought for $2 million on Tuesday.

PHOTOSAdamstown has joined the $2 million suburb club

Renee Valentine

SHED LIFE: Paul, who owns cocktail bar MoneyPenny, with Cookie in their shed.

PHOTOS30-something bachelor Paul Davies has a thing for sheds

Alex Morris

The mouse plague is costing farmers up to $150,000 each. Picture: NSW Farmers

Inside the attack of the mice

1hr ago

World War Two veteran David Needham fires the gun, with Fort Scratchley Historical Society volunteers Dale Hogan and Geoff Hollis looking on. Picture: Marina Neil

WATCHNewcastle World War II vet fires Fort Scratchley guns at 97 for Queen's Birthday

Crash at notorious Catherine Hill Bay intersection

Crash at notorious Catherine Hill Bay intersection

BARRINGTON: The animals are enjoying their winter wonderland. Picture: Kristina Davidson

PHOTOSMajestic brumbies snapped as Barrington braces for more snow

Politely declined: Lucy Turnbull turned down an approach to be the University of Newcastle's next chancellor.

Turnbull turned down Newcastle uni chancellor role

Matthew Kelly

JUMP FOR JOY: Lakes celebrate a try in Saturday's 30-6 win over The Entrance at Cahill Oval. The Seagulls were beaten 54-4 by the same opponents two months ago. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

Lakes produce a 74-point turnaround against Tigers

Josh Callinan

NEW TOP: This totally transformed home in Adamstown was bought for $2 million on Tuesday.

PHOTOSAdamstown has joined the $2 million suburb club

Renee Valentine

SHED LIFE: Paul, who owns cocktail bar MoneyPenny, with Cookie in their shed.

PHOTOS30-something bachelor Paul Davies has a thing for sheds

Alex Morris

Coastal Emu. Pic Jimmy Malecki

Apply for up to $50,000 in 2021 Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Buying a new sofa? Take a look at these tips first to make sure you get the perfect one

Buying a new sofa? Take a look at these tips first to make sure you get the perfect one

Protect yourself, your family and community from the flu this winter by booking in to be vaccinated. Photo: Shutterstock

Health Check: Remember the flu vaccine

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

A migraine can stop sufferers in their tracks but there is no need to suffer in silence.

Health Check: Help for migraine sufferers

Mark Davis

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

Buying a new sofa? Take a look at these tips first to make sure you get the perfect one

Buying a new sofa? Take a look at these tips first to make sure you get the perfect one

Cold and dark mornings can put a dampener on any fitness routine. Picture: Simone De Peak

Combating the winter months with at-home workouts

Renee Valentine

Queen's birthday honours for city's superb citizens

GOOD NEWSQueen's birthday honours for city's superb citizens

Sage Swinton

CUTE BUT FIDDLY: These two words describe alpacas, according to Bronwen Redgate, here with her herd. Picture: Marina Neil

How one couple sold up in the city and found a new farming life at Dungog

Penelope Green

Cold and dark mornings can put a dampener on any fitness routine. Picture: Simone De Peak

Combating the winter months with at-home workouts

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

PROGRAM: Matthew Talbot homelessness service's Jen Clark and Karen Soper (seated) gave a tour to sleepout participants Simon Gould from Serve Tech and Chloe Coleman from Bottrell Business Consultants.

Helping the homeless amid a housing crisis

Sage Swinton

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

The scanned-in-lamb August 2020-drop Tattykeel Certified Australian White commercial ewes from Colin Adler, West Wyalong, which sold for $988 on AuctionsPlus on Tuesday. Photo: QPL Rural - Property and Livestock

Aussie White ewes sold for $988 on AuctionsPlus

Stephen Burns
1hr ago

Australia could be in-line to produce another 30 million tonne wheat crop this year and put pressure on prices.

Crop forecast looks strong but uncertainty surrounds prices holding

Nick Robertson, AWB
2hrs ago

The junior and grand champion bull, Nagol Park Neon Q-Back Q125, with exhibitors Roger, Logan and Josh Evans, Nagol Park Shorthorns, Tamworth.

Nagol Park bull is grand champion of Dubbo Shorthorn National Show

Hannah Powe

The scanned-in-lamb August 2020-drop Tattykeel Certified Australian White commercial ewes from Colin Adler, West Wyalong, which sold for $988 on AuctionsPlus on Tuesday. Photo: QPL Rural - Property and Livestock

Aussie White ewes sold for $988 on AuctionsPlus

1hr ago

Merino judge Ben Simmons, Miss Warren Showgirl, Emily Turnbull and Towalba stud principal Warick Kopp with the Supreme Merino Exhibit. Photo: Barbara Kopp

Towalba supreme exhibit at Warren

Stephen Burns

DEVASTATION: Hundreds of uprooted trees still block access to homes and in state forests as Victorian residents count the costs of storm damage.

Firewood collection for storm recovery

Peter Walsh, Leader of the Nationals