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AUTO ALLEY: Newcastle City Holden, one of the many Hunter new car yards that may have to be sold if the merger of Australia's two biggest motor dealerships is to be approved by the competition regulator. Picture: Phil Hearne

Hunter car dealerships set for sale as part of $2 billion merger

Ian Kirkwood

Soul Surfer: Peter McCabe in G-Land in Indonesia in the 1970s.

Surfing legends in Newcastle for tubular tales of tigers and bunyips

Damon Cronshaw
1hr ago

Man dies from medical episode after police called to domestic incident

Man dies from medical episode after police called to domestic incident

1hr ago

Elderly man hit by car at Mayfield dies of injuries

Elderly man hit by car at Mayfield dies of injuries

2hrs ago

Woman charged with high-range PCA after crash near Wallsend school

Woman charged with high-range PCA after crash near Wallsend school

Tomaree Headland

Fishos want action on marine park review

Matthew Kelly

Case conference: Anthony Raymond Taylor was ordered to appear in Tamworth Local Court this week after the Crown confirmed the case against him.

Accused sex attacker ordered to front courtroom by magistrate

Breanna Chillingworth

JOBS CONCERN: The State Government's Mineral House in High Street, Maitland.

Fears for 200 public sector jobs in Maitland

DONNA SHARPE

New Lambton South Public School shaken after theft of much-loved giraffe

A town in tears: Singleton mourns tragic loss

Why Jeff Jansson says giving up 10 percent of the Toronto Foreshore is not good enough

Singleton tragedy: heartbreak and heroes in horrific house fire

AUTO ALLEY: Newcastle City Holden, one of the many Hunter new car yards that may have to be sold if the merger of Australia's two biggest motor dealerships is to be approved by the competition regulator. Picture: Phil Hearne

Hunter car dealerships set for sale as part of $2 billion merger

A town in tears: Singleton mourns tragic loss

A town in tears: Singleton mourns tragic loss

PUMPED: Brisbane forward Payne Haas, a former Woodberry junior, will go up against Knights and NSW props Daniel Saifiti and David Klemmer on Saturday. Picture: AAP

Haas out to state case against Knights

Upset: Josie Fisher, Lottie Coulthard, Ruby Stephens and Erin Landrigan holding all that is left of the giraffe. Lottie's mum, artist Ann Snell, helped paint it at the start of the year. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

New Lambton South Public School shaken after theft of much-loved giraffe

Kalyn Ponga

Carefree Kalyn leaves Origin behind to focus on Brisbane Broncos

SQUARING UP: Tensions rise between NSW and Queensland players during Origin II in Perth last Sunday. NSW won 38-6 to level the series at 1-1. Picture: AAP

COMMENT
Tony Butterfield: The Maroons are under siege, so are we ready to back Freddy Fittler now?

Surfing legends in Newcastle for tubular tales of tigers and bunyips

1hr ago

Man dies from medical episode after police called to domestic incident

1hr ago

Elderly man hit by car at Mayfield dies of injuries

2hrs ago

COMMENT
Tony Butterfield: The Maroons are under siege, so are we ready to back Freddy Fittler now?

08:00AM

Woman charged with high-range PCA after crash near Wallsend school

07:14AM

Fishos want action on marine park review

07:00AM

SQUARING UP: Tensions rise between NSW and Queensland players during Origin II in Perth last Sunday. NSW won 38-6 to level the series at 1-1. Picture: AAP

COMMENT
Tony Butterfield: The Maroons are under siege, so are we ready to back Freddy Fittler now?

READY TO GO: Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney taking on Hawthorn at the SGC last Friday. Picture: AAP Image/Craig Golding

AFL: Isaac Heeney says Swans need to stay on wave

ON THE BALL: Ben Kennedy makes a save for the Central Coast Mariners against Sydney FC last A-League season. Picture: AAP

NPL: Ben Kennedy prepared to wait his turn at Lambton Jaffas

Kalyn Ponga

Carefree Kalyn leaves Origin behind to focus on Brisbane Broncos

PUMPED: Brisbane forward Payne Haas, a former Woodberry junior, will go up against Knights and NSW props Daniel Saifiti and David Klemmer on Saturday. Picture: AAP

Haas out to state case against Knights

NEW CHALLENGE: NSW Pioneers representative and former NRL player Pat Mata'utia lining up for the Newcastle Rebels earlier this month. The 25-year-old joined Western Suburbs in 2019. Picture: Marina Neil

Newcastle Rugby League: Pat Mata'utia falls in love with the game again at Wests

Josh Callinan

ON THE MONEY: NSW Sports Minister John Sidoti at Broadmeadow basketball stadium on Thursday with Newcastle Hunters players.

Basketball Australia shoots for women's World Cup games at new stadium

Michael Parris

MAJOR LOSS: Edgeworth captain Josh Evans in action against Charlestown's Kane Goodchild this month in the Northern NSW NPL at Lisle Carr Oval. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

FFA Cup: Edgeworth Eagles depleted for clash with Darwin Olympic

Craig Kerry

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Weekend Planner: June 29-30, 2019

Weekend Planner: June 29-30, 2019

WILD FUN: Gleny Rae Virus and Her Young Bastards will close Winter Hootenanny.

Winter Hootenanny adds heat to Hunter Americana scene

Josh Leeson

Colourful parade: Boats alight at Lake Macquarie on Friday and Saturday nights.

Five ways to immerse yourself in art

Ahn Wells

Weekend Planner: June 29-30, 2019

Weekend Planner: June 29-30, 2019

ACCLAIMED: The Beautiful Monument's second album I'm The Reaper is released on Friday and is already attracting rave reviews.

McIntosh shows monumental passion for beautiful band

Josh Leeson

WILD: Amyl and The Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor crowd-surfing at the Farmer and the Owl festival. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Amyl and The Sniffers take first whiff of Newcastle

Josh Leeson

Why the DNA conference is your ticket to networking success

Why the DNA conference is your ticket to networking success

Advertiser content

Don't rip yourself off at Tax Time

Don't rip yourself off at Tax Time

Tom Sebo

Beerhaus brings beers, barbecue and games to Westfield Kotara's rooftop

Beerhaus brings beers, barbecue and games to Westfield Kotara's rooftop

Advertiser content

Why the DNA conference is your ticket to networking success

Why the DNA conference is your ticket to networking success

A sloped sided overcast with the airlock fitted, by GH Fabrications.

How your project will benefit from locally-sourced steel fabrications

Kathryn Carter, Advertiser content

Unlimited World Water Speed Record is within reach for partners Road Tech Marine and Warby Motorsport

Unlimited World Water Speed Record is within reach for partners Road Tech Marine and Warby Motorsport

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An artist's impression of the new building next to Marketown on the site of a former motor registry.

Latest inner-city office development lands in Parry Street

Michael Parris

The home designed by Joey Trongchittham of Husk Architecture. Pictures: Rosemary Gosper

Homes of the Hunter | Maryville Modern | Photos

Alex Morris

SOLD: This three-bedroom brick home in Carrington was built in 2010 and has a large freestanding garage.

Million-dollar Carrington house proves quick mover

Renee Valentine

ROAD AHEAD: Although war damaged and altered landscapes would eventually be repaired and replaced, memories would remain. Photo: Courtesy of Juan Mahony.

History: Newcastle Morning Herald transcriptions for the week

SPEAKING UP: Brock Mendyk, 25, and his mother Vicki Mendyk of Gillieston Heights are encouraging others to speak up about suicide and seek help. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

HUNTER HERO: Mother and son speak out about suicide

Phoebe Moloney

CHALLENGE: Newcastle Cross Country are hosting the King of the Mountain 25-kilometre trail run at Mount Sugarloaf next month. Picture: Supplied

King of the Mountain leads health and fitness events for July

Renee Valentine

ROAD AHEAD: Although war damaged and altered landscapes would eventually be repaired and replaced, memories would remain. Photo: Courtesy of Juan Mahony.

History: Newcastle Morning Herald transcriptions for the week

All of this weekend's local garage sales

All of this weekend's local garage sales

ISOLATED: The monument to drover Peter Clark killed by a bushranger at Blandford, in the Upper Hunter, in 1863. Picture: Greg Powell

Monument to a drover's defiant stand

Mike Scanlon

SQUARING UP: Tensions rise between NSW and Queensland players during Origin II in Perth last Sunday. NSW won 38-6 to level the series at 1-1. Picture: AAP

COMMENT
Tony Butterfield: The Maroons are under siege, so are we ready to back Freddy Fittler now?

A town in tears: Singleton mourns tragic loss

A town in tears: Singleton mourns tragic loss

Why Jeff Jansson says giving up 10 percent of the Toronto Foreshore is not good enough

Why Jeff Jansson says giving up 10 percent of the Toronto Foreshore is not good enough

VULNERABLE: The Australian Reptile Park has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support species awareness for the vulnerable Komodo.

Watch out for the dragons: Reptile Park launches crowdfunded campaign for species awareness

ACCLAIMED: The Beautiful Monument's second album I'm The Reaper is released on Friday and is already attracting rave reviews.

McIntosh shows monumental passion for beautiful band

Josh Leeson

On the run: Ethan Johnson, 21, and Hayden Lansdown, 23, from Tamworth are wanted, along with Phu Van Lam, 32, and Ashley Hoye, 31. Photos: NSW Police

Four still on the run in 'ice castle' sting as co-accused front court

Breanna Chillingworth

Singleton house fire

Singleton tragedy: heartbreak and heroes in horrific house fire

Max McKinney

WILD: Amyl and The Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor crowd-surfing at the Farmer and the Owl festival. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Amyl and The Sniffers take first whiff of Newcastle

Josh Leeson

Short Takes June 28: Readers have their say

Short Takes June 28: Readers have their say

BREAK IN THE CASE: Rough surf hammers Stockton earlier this month. Reader Simon Jones has praised City of Newcastle for its decision to explore other solutions.

Heads in sand are no help fixing the beach

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Newsdesk

JULY CHANGES: Four charters have been turned into one to make it easier to understand your rights and responsibilities in aged care.

New aged care charter to protect your rights

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"Continence Queen" Bev Killick.

When the drip goes beyond a joke

NEW HOPE: A Queensland researcher believes a new early warning tool can help treat debilitating venous leg ulcers.

New hope for chronic leg ulcer sufferers

Eileen Wood
1hr ago

Scott Morrison will urge world leaders at the G20 to work towards a strong global trading system.

Aust turns focus to regional trade deal

1hr ago

Former police officer Kristian Dieter Glaser.

Former police officer faces court over allegation of on-duty sexual assault

1hr ago

Lydia Abdelmalek is expected to appeal her sentence at a four-week hearing in October next year.

Victorian catfisher granted 2020 appeal

1hr ago

JUST LOVING WILLIAM: Elisabeth Middleton and husband Hugh still get a laugh reading about William and his friends.

Hard to believe it's now 100 years since first William book

1hr ago

Alek Sigley has not been heard from for three days amid fears he has been detained in North Korea.

G20 nations worried for missing Aussie: PM

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

Glenn Ogg, being interviewed by news crews, had burns to 95 per cent of his body after a house fire in Burra in December 2018.

World first treatment heals burns victim

Stuart Taverner
1hr ago

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has given up his interest in a controversial family trust.

Dutton cleans slate on eligibility for job

Marnie Banger and Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

Cancer-causing infections tumble thanks to mass vaccination of girls

Cancer-causing infections tumble thanks to mass vaccination of girls

Melissa Cunningham
2hrs ago

It's not a pretty sight at Moree with only 77mm of rain so far this year.

First half year in Moree district experiences worst dry in 120 years

Sophie Harris
49m ago

GOOD OLD DAYS: David Arnold in his days as a news stringer in regional NSW. Photo: SUPPLIED

WIN newsroom closures: Former cameraman reminisces about his role in regional media

Nadine Morton
1hr ago

A cotton irrigation farm in the Bourke district several years ago when the industry was in full swing (this property is not selling any water entitlements). Up to 30,000 megalitres of water has been put on the market.

Who'll buy $100m of water in a withering drought?

John Ellicott
1hr ago

A field of colour: Western Australia hosts the world's largest flower show.

Got itchy feet? The cure might be here

John Rozentals

Salwater crocodile spotting is a major part of the Yellow Waters Cruise.

Wildlife abounds on billabong adventures in Kakadu

Vanessa Hayden

On top of the world: Alloggio managing director Will Creedon on the verandah of a Shoal Bay property that his company offers for tourism accommodation.

Will Creedon: building a world-class tourism business in the Hunter

Jim Kellar

For more recipes like this visit australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Mint-as burger with kiwifruit ketchup

44m ago

How Instagramable is your home?

How Instagramable is your home?

The purpose of insurance is to help the family cope if one or more of its members become injured, or too ill to earn a living.

New rules for insurance through super: check your account now

Noel Whittaker