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Man remains in critical condition as tributes flow for those lost

Nick Bielby
43m ago

Police investigators at Maitland Aquatic Centre following the drowning of a 13-year-old girl last Friday. Picture: Max Mason Hubers.

Maitland pool death investigation continues

Matthew Kelly

TRAGEDY: A five-day coronial inquest in Newcastle is examining the deaths of Tafari Walton and Gabriella Thompson at Glendale in March, 2019.

BREAKINGNo breach over drugs, coronial inquest told

SAM RIGNEY
1hr ago

DELIVERED: Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper, Gareth Ward, Ciara, Chloe and St Vincent de Paul Society NSW chief executive officer Jack De Groot.

Cardiff social and affordable housing development unveiled

Max McKinney
1hr ago

TAKE CARE: Let's Talk co-founder John Parkinson was one of more than 5000 people around the country nominated for an Australian of the Year award. Picture: Anthony Brady

Let's Talk co-founder says let's 'reflect on what really matters in life'

Clare Quirk

Adaption amid pandemic: "COVID has been good for one thing: it's shown us the possibilities in remote working," Rolling Productions co-founder April Howard says.

"Production is creative and physical, you pour yourself into every piece."

Penelope Green

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

Julian O'Brien

Empathy is lacking in Australia Day's great date debate

HAVE YOUR SAYEmpathy is lacking in Australia Day's great date debate

Letters to the editor

Like stopping 30 rhinos: tram drivers hitting emergency brakes weekly to avoid collisions

2hrs ago

COVID racket at the Australian Open

OPINIONSupporting right to choose a dignified end

Joel Fitzgibbon calls again for 'change' as a curious poll carries bad news for ALP in Hunter

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Man remains in critical condition as tributes flow for those lost

43m ago

NEAR MISS: A car drives in front of an oncoming tram in Steel Street. View the 'Spike the Rhino' video advertisement at newcastleherald.com.au. Picture: Keolis Downer

Like stopping 30 rhinos: tram drivers hitting emergency brakes weekly to avoid collisions

2hrs ago

Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

A police officer phoned Gabriella Thompson a few hours before her ex-partner fatally stabbed her.

Parole officer missed killer's 'red flags'

45m ago

Novak Djokovic is one of the lucky players in Adelaide. Picture: Getty Images

COVID racket at the Australian Open

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Man remains in critical condition as tributes flow for those lost

43m ago

Cardiff social and affordable housing development unveiled

1hr ago

BREAKINGNo breach over drugs, coronial inquest told

1hr ago

Like stopping 30 rhinos: tram drivers hitting emergency brakes weekly to avoid collisions

2hrs ago

Douglass climbs aboard Deckee

15:30PM

Racing: Louise Day keen to rise in apprentice standings at Wyong

12:55PM

Scott Morrison says he's keeping an open mind on more financial support for the tourism industry.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

37m ago

A police officer accused of indecently touching a female colleague says it was an accident.

Cop says bottom-touching was accidental

Cheryl Goodenough
40m ago

Star: Alexander Sefton said opera singers mimic sounds before they start to learn how to speak other languages fluently. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Big breakthrough for singer preparing to star in Opera House show

Helen Gregory
43m ago

Scott Morrison says he's keeping an open mind on more financial support for the tourism industry.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

37m ago

A police officer phoned Gabriella Thompson a few hours before her ex-partner fatally stabbed her.

Parole officer missed killer's 'red flags'

Mark Russell
45m ago

Three of the four new virus cases in quarantine in Victoria are linked to the Australian Open event.

Three Vic COVID cases linked to Aus Open

Benita Kolovos and Callum Godde
1hr ago

Louise Day. Picture: Manning River Times

Racing: Louise Day keen to rise in apprentice standings at Wyong

England will be without Australian skills coach Jason Ryles for the Six Nations.

England without Ryles for Six Nations

Leanne Grimwood. Picture: Maitland Greyhounds

Greyhound racing: Grimwood-trained siblings win into Maitland decider

RALLY POINT: Newcastle Jets coach Ash Wilson addresses her squad at training. Picture: Simone De Peak

W-League: Jets coach calls on new attack to find their range

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SUBSCRIBERIn the wings: Millar to return to Jets once flight path cleared

James Gardiner

The Jets on Sunday. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

OPINIONDavid Lowe: Frustrating story repeated for Jets

David Lowe

FLYING: The Paul Messara-trained Elvezio and jockey Kacie Adams storm to victory in the last at Muswellbrook on Monday. Picture: Muswellbrook Race Club

Racing: Paul Messara-trained duo on the money at Muswellbrook

Craig Kerry

ON COURSE: Blake Windred will tee up in the Gippsland Super 6 tournament on Thursday, which is the first of four straight events in Victoria. Picture: Simone De Peak

Down the fairway: Windred relieved to be finally back work

James Gardiner

Viral shredding, vaccine fairness and trapped chinese gold miners are some of the stories in today's Covid Informer.

DIGESTWhen a positive test means you're free to play tennis

1hr ago

ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDACT's travel ban on northern beaches lifted

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it was time people just followed the rules. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Do your quarantine, PM tells 'well-paid' tennis players

Doug Dingwall

Drop in testing numbers concerns NSW health authorities

Drop in testing numbers concerns NSW health authorities

Natalie Croxon

Tursun Kerim shows Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr his current work with the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Vaccine approval imminent, but advice likely to be 'tweaked' in coming months

Sally Whyte

Liz De Somer, chief executive of Medicines Australia, says the pandemic shows funding for vaccine research is crucial. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'We can't go back to the old way': pandemic shows need to invest in vaccine research

Sally Whyte

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Sophie Elinor: "I think this place probably suits my personality because it's self-deprecating and doesn't take itself too seriously." Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Designer Sophie Elinor: Pushing the limits of typography

OPENING DOORS: New Annual project manager Kate Britton hopes to make the festival a tourism drawcard. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

New Annual festival to foster mature approach to arts scene

BACK HOME: David Harris returned to Australia recently after spending the year in isolation in New York. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

David Harris preparing to press play on paused theatre career

David Harris is back in Newcastle for Chess The Musical

David Harris is back in Newcastle for Chess The Musical

Adventure land: Shane Nixon, groundsman at The Steps, looks over a flooding pool on last week on the Barrington River at the campground. Picture: Simone De Peak

PHOTOSA tourism boom rolls into Barrington on a gathering cloud of welcome rain

Jim Kellar

SEAMLESS: Mr. Sister has opened at Speers Point, much to the delight of coffee-loving locals. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

WHAT'S ONMr. Sister expands espresso family

Michael Byrne

STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

Josh Leeson

CHARISMATIC: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressing his players in the dressing room after winning the English Premier League title ending a 30-year drought. Below, Jurgen Klopp celebrating with the trophy.

Liverpool's hot run an emotional journey for Klopp and fans

Josh Leeson

Education of young cops unfair caning

OPINIONEducation of young cops unfair caning

Education of young cops unfair caning

OPINIONEducation of young cops unfair caning

Search for cicada nirvana

OPINIONSearch for cicada nirvana

Search for cicada nirvana

OPINIONSearch for cicada nirvana

Unpacking the facts in the era of 'fake news'

OPINIONUnpacking the facts in the era of 'fake news'

Unpacking the facts in the era of 'fake news'

OPINIONUnpacking the facts in the era of 'fake news'

Joel Fitzgibbon in parliament.

Joel Fitzgibbon calls again for 'change' as a curious poll carries bad news for ALP in Hunter

Ian Kirkwood

SOURCE OF TENSION: Some of the residents of nearby apartments, who, along with shopkeepers in the Marketown complex, have told of their frustration and concern over the years of smell from the Hunter Water pumping station - with the red roof and dark grey paint - and its adjacent vent stack. Hunter Water acknowledges the problem.

Newcastle West sewer station smells, like Hexham septic tanks, need action by Hunter Water

Ian Kirkwood

Rita Grima at home at Hexham. Not only is the tank at her back door, the area floods.

Hunter Water needs to explain why Hexham has not been sewered, and why it expects struggle street to pay the costs

Ian Kirkwood

Empathy is lacking in Australia Day's great date debate

HAVE YOUR SAYEmpathy is lacking in Australia Day's great date debate

Letters to the editor

POWER PLAY: Origin Energy announced plans this week to build Australia's biggest battery at the Eraring power station, pictured.

HAVE YOUR SAYBatteries are no panacea for the power grid

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OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

2hrs ago

GARDEN FRAME: Built in the 1860s, the weatherboard house was originally owned by the Australian Agricultural Company. Pictures: Paul Dear

PHOTOSHappy landing at house on The Hill

Alex Morris

NEW GROUND: The $1.02 million sale of this North Lambton property is a suburb record, according to Australian Property Monitors.

New year, new suburb record with million-dollar sale in North Lambton

Renee Valentine

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

2hrs ago

MIXED USE: The building on High Street has potential to return over $75,000 per annum through commercial and residential income

Commercial property: Historic listing in Maitland with diverse income stream

Renee Valentine

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

NEAR MISS: A car drives in front of an oncoming tram in Steel Street. View the 'Spike the Rhino' video advertisement at newcastleherald.com.au. Picture: Keolis Downer

Like stopping 30 rhinos: tram drivers hitting emergency brakes weekly to avoid collisions

2hrs ago

Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

Juanita Greville

Robbie Maddison in Mykonos in 2019. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

From leaps of faith to life in lockdown for Aussie daredevil

Courtney Ward

GARDEN FRAME: Built in the 1860s, the weatherboard house was originally owned by the Australian Agricultural Company. Pictures: Paul Dear

PHOTOSHappy landing at house on The Hill

Alex Morris

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

Ron Cerabona

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Read the latest edition of Eat, Play, Stay and click on the cover above.

Discover the best of Tamworth and New England

The Book of Luke: Today's chapter

The Book of Luke: Today's chapter

'Grateful for every day': Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror': How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Rediscovering the Book of Luke - a message of hope for 2021

Rediscovering the Book of Luke - a message of hope for 2021

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, Advertiser Content

Pettigrew Family Funerals are preparing for the opening of their biggest facility yet in Mayfield West this coming February which will stand as a tribute to Ian Pettigrew's legacy.

The Pettigrew Family Funerals story: Yesterday, today and tomorrow

Calls for our community to love water as the Hunter warms up this summer

Calls for our community to love water as the Hunter warms up this summer

Take a tour: The Haven is one of the range of homes in Clarendon's new Essentials Collection now on display at Waterford County, Thornton.

Compact spaciousness: Welcome to the perfect homes for a smaller block

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

Donna Ward

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

Derek Barry

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

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Being active can be a boost for your mental health as well as your physical health. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Health & Fitness: Reaping physical and mental physical health benefits of staying active

Renee Valentine

Nerida Bint, trainer and owner of Lissome gyms in Newcastle and Maitland, demonstrates a pull-up. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Consistency and commitment key to achieving goals the perfect pull-up

Renee Valentine

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The beauty of bodyweight exercises is they can be done almost anywhere, no equipment is needed and they can be scaled to suit people of varying strength and fitness levels. Picture: Lissome

Bodyweight exercises the perfect way to keep moving on holidays

Renee Valentine

Together: Cerys Smith said she wanted to help improve the bike path around Lake Macquarie for the entire community. "It's really something that could make a big difference and help out people." Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Hunter student's vision for safer shared path around Lake Macquarie foreshore

Helen Gregory

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Schute Bell agent Todd Clarke, vendor James Stewart and buyer Charlie White from Tangley Grazing Company, Guyra.

Neighbours flock to Moray rams

Matthew Campion

InterGrain northern NSW territory manager Katherine Munn believes Rockstar offers plenty of options to growers. Photo: Supplied

New wheat variety proves to be a rockstar for growers

Billy Jupp

Georgia Perkins with Nioa Helena Q44 donated by Nioa Pastoral Company and held by manager Shannon Gardner. Pictures: Helen Walker

Georgia wins Santa heifer at National Youth Camp

Helen Walker

Schute Bell agent Todd Clarke, vendor James Stewart and buyer Charlie White from Tangley Grazing Company, Guyra.

Neighbours flock to Moray rams

Local Land Services snapped this banding locust plague in a Moree paddock earlier this month. Photo: Supplied

Northern farmers on high alert for locust plagues

Billy Jupp

RISING AGAIN: There are concerns 'zombie' Petroleum Explorations Licences near Gunnedah could be renewed following environmental studies being submitted.

North West locals concerned with 'zombie' PELs

Cody Tsaousis

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

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