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SICKENING ATTACK: Stills from a viral assault video filmed at Edgeworth on Friday.

GRAPHIC CONTENTVIDEO: Sickening assault of Hunter girl goes viral

Donna Page

Johns brothers among founders of new beer brand

Max McKinney
1hr ago

NSW Fair Trading says scammers often take advantage of vulnerable people after natural disasters.

Residents warned about flood damage scammers

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The NSW premier says her government's stability could be lost if the Upper Hunter changes hands.

Premier warns Upper Hunter loss would risk instability

Angelo Risso

FASTEST GUN: Karen Milner of Merewether was awarded the inaugural prawn peeling championship trophy after setting a blistering pace for peeling 12 king prawns in just 74 seconds at the first Newcastle Seafood Festival at the weekend. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

GOOD NEWSThe careful art of high-speed prawn peeling

Simon McCarthy

Trick driver Mohinder Singh had been using and trafficking drugs in the lead up to the fatal crash.

UPDATEDTruckie sentenced over police killings: Hunter constable Glen Humphris died in the crash

Gus McCubbing

Government delays short term rental reforms

Government delays short term rental reforms

Sage Swinton

FORM: Kale Bradbery (left) celebrates a Lambton goal in round one. Picture: Marina Neil

Bradbery leads way in new Lambton role

Josh Callinan

COMMENTLeaving guests guessing over short-stay rentals serves no one

HAVE YOUR SAYDoctors can do jab job if they know the plan

Bid to keep pedophile locked up longer

Big River distillery making an impact

SICKENING ATTACK: Stills from a viral assault video filmed at Edgeworth on Friday.

GRAPHIC CONTENTVIDEO: Sickening assault of Hunter girl goes viral

Celebrate: Teketo Tegegne, with wife Aynwaga and children Tsion and Hana, was one of three Ethiopian PhD graduates who did research in the Worldwide Wellness of Mothers and Babies Program. The others are Kelemu Kibret, Tesfaye Feyissa and Alemu Sufa. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

Graduate's childhood inspires passion to help new mothers

EXPLOSION: The scene of the crash. Picture: Kariong Rural Fire Brigade

UPDATEDMajor delays on M1 after truck crashes, bursts into flames

Community driven: Nationals candidate David Layzell in Singleton on Monday. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.

David Layzell's high hopes for the Upper Hunter

Marea Bourke and Judy Bourke at an Angelman Syndrome conference in 2018.

Police investigating alleged 'punch' assault in Hunter disability group home

Flavour route: Clyde Morton's background in science and winemaking have been helpful in his gin career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Big River distillery making an impact

Former Dungog mayor to run in by-election

36m ago

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

1hr ago

Johns brothers among founders of new beer brand

1hr ago

Residents warned about flood damage scammers

1hr ago

Premier warns Upper Hunter loss would risk instability

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GRAPHIC CONTENTVIDEO: Sickening assault of Hunter girl goes viral

14:00PM

Adam Brookman was repatriated in 2015 after allegedly fleeing Islamic State and hiding in Turkey.

Repatriated Vic nurse admits terror charge

Karen Sweeney
11m ago

Truck driver Mohinder Singh had been using and trafficking drugs in the lead up to the fatal crash.

Truckie gets 22 years for killing Vic cops

Gus McCubbing

SA Labor leader Peter Malinauskas says reporting the alleged blackmail "was the right thing to do".

Former SA MP in court on blackmail charge

Tim Dornin
12m ago

Adam Brookman was repatriated in 2015 after allegedly fleeing Islamic State and hiding in Turkey.

Repatriated Vic nurse admits terror charge

11m ago

Sheep farmer Mathew Dunbar was found dead in his home near the NSW town of Walcha in August 2017.

Murder trial hears of farmer's love blues

Hannah Ryan
21m ago

The federal government has made available disaster recovery payments for cyclone-hit communities.

WA cyclone Seroja declared catastrophe

Michael Ramsey
25m ago

Carissa Moore. Picture: Cait Miers

World Surf League thanks Newcastle but sends a message it was a COVID one-off | VIDEO

The pocket rocket Italo Ferreira, 1.68m (5'7") and 68 kilograms of flamboyant muscle. Picture: Matt Dunbar

Merewether duo high on the world rankings after Newcastle Cup | VIDEO

Italo Ferreira. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Champions Ferreira and Moore dominate the Newcastle Cup on finals day

Carissa Moore and Italo Ferreira. Picture: Carroll

Feeling the love: the Merewether crowd goes nuts at Newcastle Cup presentation | GALLERY

Italo Ferreira on his way to taking a lead over his compatriot Gabriel Medina

WSL champions: worthy winners crowned in top surf at Merewether

Ian Kirkwood

Isabella Nichols has finished runner-up at the WSL's Newcastle Cup at Mereweather Beach.

Moore too good for Aussie in WSL final

Ed Jackson

Morgan Cibilic has come up just short in his semi-final of the WSL's Newcastle Cup.

Medina flies past Cibilic into WSL final

Ed Jackson

Medina punts Cibilic with massive air in beautiful big surf

Medina punts Cibilic with massive air in beautiful big surf

Ian Kirkwood

Debut: Brayden Musgrove.

Cessnock junior to make NRL debut as Knights wield axe

Brodie Jones

'Immature' Knights need to grow up after Titans thrashing

Kalyn Ponga cuts loose.

COMMENTBarry Toohey: Sorry, but there's no defending the indefensible

David Fifita on the charge

Titans thrash Knights 42-16 on the Gold Coast

Josh King proudly wearing the "cursed" miners hi-vis jersey.

TOOHEY'S NEWS: 'Cursed' jerseys and mining round here to stay

Barry Toohey

Elijah Faalua. Picture: Facebook.

Teenage Newcastle Knights player killed in tragic car accident

Barry Toohey

Up front muscle: Despite being without key players, Daniel Saifiti will still spearhead a strong Knights forward pack. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.

Protection plan ready to aid targeted Ponga

Barry Toohey

Kalyn Ponga

Ponga in best shape of his career ahead of Knights' return

Barry Toohey

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

1hr ago

FORM: Kale Bradbery (left) celebrates a Lambton goal in round one. Picture: Marina Neil

Bradbery leads way in new Lambton role

VISION: Newcastle swimmer Thomas Fraser-Holmes is now eyeing off the Olympic trials in Adelaide in June. Picture: Simone De Peak

Injury sharpens focus for last Olympic shot

GOAL: The Jets celebrate Roy O'Donovan's penalty goal. Picture: Getty Images

Turning point for Newcastle Jets in 1-all draw with Perth

Liam WIlson

Lundy, Wilson suspended for two games

Josh Callinan

Debut: Brayden Musgrove.

Cessnock junior to make NRL debut as Knights wield axe

Barry Toohey

QUALITY: Zoe Horgan, right, has joined forces with Elodie Dagg and Ryley Field in midfield for Warners Bay this Herald Women's Premier League. Picture: Marina Neil

New talent on show and welcome returns

Renee Valentine

Bears bounce back twofold after tough opener

Bears bounce back twofold after tough opener

Josh Callinan

Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Urgent course change': Calls grow for Australian vaccine reset

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has been hit by delays in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Calls for 'feet on the ground' in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Another case of blood clotting believed to be linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine has been found. Picture: Shutterstock

Second case of rare blood clots identified

Lyneham resident John May was confused after his GP and My Health Record told him different things about when he should get a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERMy Health Record website changed over misleading vaccine advice

The Prime Minister posted a video to Facebook rather than a press conference. Picture: Facebook

'You don't get to set the agenda': Morrison defends ditching end-of-year vaccine target

Karen Barlow

The prime minister has given up on giving all Australians their first vaccine doses by October.

Morrison scraps vaccine rollout timetable

Daniel McCulloch

Prime Minister Scott Morrison receiving a COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year. Picture: Getty Images

PM abandons vaccine 2021 target

Harley Dennett

CARE Australia has provided aid to Papua New Guinea since 1989. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, its work has included education on the importance of regularly washing hands and social distancing, as well as trying to dispel COVID-19 myths. Picture: Supplied.

PNG to receive Australian-produced AstraZeneca vaccines

Alex Crowe

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

VIDEO: Dave Wells has released the clip for Hey Mate. Picture: Perry Duffin

Dave Wells video clip captures Hey Mate's emotion

Changing times: Adrian Sparks, chief winemaker and general manager at Mt Pleasant winery in the Hunter Valley.

Medich: a new force in Hunter wine

Flavour route: Clyde Morton's background in science and winemaking have been helpful in his gin career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Big River distillery making an impact

Art and brunch: At Muswellbrook.

How about art and food on a Saturday morning?

NSW champs: Jennifer Paquet and Pete Cutcliffe of Bills Fishhouse, Port Macquarie, with NSW Wine Industry president Mark Bourne (left).

Wanted: More NSW wines in restaurants

John Lewis

SAYING HI: Amy Shark will launch her national tour in Newcastle. Picture: Max Doyle

Amy Shark and John Butler to open national tours in Newcastle

Josh Leeson

LOCKED IN: Middle Kids frontwoman Hannah Joy. Picture: Paul Dear

Festival Of The Sun rises back with hot line-up

Josh Leeson

TURNING POINT: A yacht off the coat of Merewether as part of the weekend's competition. Pictures: Salty Dingo

Winds not a blow for Sailfest's excitement

Everything's lovely bubbly

OPINIONEverything's lovely bubbly

Everything's lovely bubbly

OPINIONEverything's lovely bubbly

Jeff Corbett

HAVE YOUR SAYHow to catch a rat

Jeff Corbett

HAVE YOUR SAYHow to catch a rat

Facing the facts

OPINIONFacing the facts

Facing the facts

OPINIONFacing the facts

A short-rental residence.

COMMENTLeaving guests guessing over short-stay rentals serves no one

THE HERALD'S OPNION

STANDING: Sue Gilroy has joined the race.

COMMENTField firms in Upper Hunter byelection battle

EDITORIAL

Farewell Prince Philip, a life of service

COMMENTFarewell Prince Philip, a life of service

EDITORIAL

Doctors can do jab job if they know the plan

HAVE YOUR SAYDoctors can do jab job if they know the plan

Letters to the editor

RED AND BLUE: The Knights jersey means more than just a football team to Novocastrians, writes Elaine Street.

HAVE YOUR SAYFight for Knights drives our love of the game

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Government delays short term rental reforms

Government delays short term rental reforms

Sage Swinton

City of Newcastle chief executive officer Jeremy Bath said the 180 day cap "is likely to actually reduce the availability of short term rental accommodation in an events focused city like Newcastle".

Night cap unease for 'events focused' Newcastle

Sage Swinton

CONCERNS: Alloggio managing director Will Creedon.

Concerns about short term rental rule changes

Sage Swinton

Government delays short term rental reforms

Government delays short term rental reforms

MODERN FEEL: The Berner Street property embraces its coastal location. Pictures: Murray McKean

A stunning modern coastal feel that's built to last

Long term vision: Dr Jerry Schwartz said the best way of preserving heritage structures such as the post office was by sympathetically using them. Picture: Marina Neil.

Newcastle post office restoration a step closer to reality

Matthew Kelly

Bitch the heifer safely home in Marong. Picture: SUPPLIED

The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch on the run on a highway

SICKENING ATTACK: Stills from a viral assault video filmed at Edgeworth on Friday.

GRAPHIC CONTENTVIDEO: Sickening assault of Hunter girl goes viral

EXPLOSION: The scene of the crash. Picture: Kariong Rural Fire Brigade

UPDATEDMajor delays on M1 after truck crashes, bursts into flames

VIDEO: Dave Wells has released the clip for Hey Mate. Picture: Perry Duffin

Dave Wells video clip captures Hey Mate's emotion

Two people have died after a plane crashed in Sutton. Picture: OnScene ACT

Plane crash victims were inspecting energy network

Kathryn Lewis

Big Data: Timana Tahu hooked up to 3D motion capture technology for research into reducing concussion risk.

Former NRL player tackles concussion with 3D animation technology

Damon Cronshaw

Stuart Bell is an L2P volunteer mentor helping learner drivers reach their required hours to obtain their licence.

Why it is important to give learners lots of night driving experience

Hayley Elg

Big Data: Timana Tahu hooked up to 3D motion capture technology for research into reducing concussion risk.

Timana Tahu tackles concussion with 3D animation technology

Damon Cronshaw

Health check: Get ready for the flu season ahead

Health check: Get ready for the flu season ahead

Rediscovering the true meaning of Easter

Rediscovering the true meaning of Easter

The story of Easter - Part 1: The Betrayal and The Last Supper

The story of Easter - Part 1: The Betrayal and The Last Supper

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

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Joy: Ron Hedley, with his wedding day shirt and bow tie in a bag, said he would have loved to take Marie Hill on a honeymoon on the Indian Pacific to Perth. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

GOOD NEWSHunter couple aged 93 and 100 prepare for wedding on Sunday

Helen Gregory

Joeys jump at the chance to buddy up

PHOTOJoeys jump at the chance to buddy up

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You may have felt like everywhere you looked in the past week, chocolate was looking straight back at you.

Staying active to combat Easter

Renee Valentine

FANCY DRESS: Alice's Wonderland co-owners and sisters Wendy Dare and Roslynn Wooding on their final day in their Adamstown store.

Adamstown costume shop calls curtains

Sage Swinton

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

While Sydney Royal 2021 was a financial success its importance to the mental health of show goers this year could not be underestimated. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Royal unlocks RAS potential

Jamie Brown
36m ago

Kerry Kell, Tumut, sold nine Angus cows two and half years with black baldy calves for $4400.

Tumut cows with calves sell to $4400

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

Macarthur Anglican School year 11 student Megan Baker won the meat and dual purpose sheep handlers, as well as reserve champion school parader in the beef section.

Livestock handler Megan Baker wins twice

Hannah Powe

While Sydney Royal 2021 was a financial success its importance to the mental health of show goers this year could not be underestimated. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Royal unlocks RAS potential

36m ago

The RAS Rural Achiever Award winner, Dione Howard from Millbrulong, introduces the topic and lays out the affirmative team's arguments.

Are the best of rural Australia's days ahead of us?

Olivia Calver

About 2.8 million tonnes of local feed and malt barley has been sold in quarter one of 2021, much of it going to the Middle East and Asia.

Australian grains proving good value in some key markets

Tyson Hosie, AWB