Newcastle Herald
Saturday, 27 July 2024
Woodberry farmers want compensation for flooding impacts.
Matthew Kelly
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Some are spending less than $6 per resident per day on fresh food
Gabriel Fowler
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BaptistCare Warabrook Centre resident Gary Turbit sitting down to a Sunday lunch. Picture by Gabriel Fowler
"Mucked about" at Maitland Hospital over serious leg injury.
Damon Cronshaw
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Emergency services were called just before 5pm on Friday.
Jessica Belzycki Simon McCarthy
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A motorcycle was on fire following a crash on Nelson Bay Road in Fern Bay. Picture supplied
The sales include a $5.4 million suburb record.
Jade Lazarevic
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49 Foreshore Drive, Salamander Bay sold at auction for $4.2 million earlier this month. Picture supplied
Was it Alabama, Kansas, Iowa or Oregon?
Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
A petition for Biddy has reached 12,000 signatures.
Grace Dudley
Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied
Follow all the action from the first day of official competition.
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers
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Action is heating up in Paris.
Students will have 45 minutes to problem solve, and no calculator.
Alanna Tomazin • 42m ago
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No tools, just thinking: students to solve real-world maths problems
And the recipe mentioned in Paul Kelly's celebrated Christmas song? That's real.
Glen Humphries
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December 21 will forever be 'Gravy Day'. Picture copyright Tony Mott
Our People
For Andrew and Nickey Blades, it was just what they needed.
Jim Kellar
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City of Newcastle's anti-car approach is anti-business
John Tierney
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The King Street car park being demolished in 2022. Picture by Marina Neil
Winter the perfect time for a new family member
Layne Morgan and Ash Marsters named in line-up.
Renee Valentine
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Wallaroos halfback Layne Morgan. Picture by Simone De Peak
The Seagulls must first take down the Hawks.
Max McKinney
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Lakes half Dylan Phythian. Picture by Marina Neil
Police are investigating the alleged assault of a 22-year-old
Nick Bielby
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The Fernleigh Track. File picture
Letters
Letters and Short Takes: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Letters to the Editor
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'Nature is the difference between feeling caged and feeling free'
Lisa Rockman
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Gina Chick in season two of Great Australian Walks. Picture supplied
What's on
They're playing at the 2024 Wingham Music Festival in October.
Lisa Rockman
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"A joke is a joke, he didn't literally mean it, did he?
Josh Leeeson
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Little Britain star David Walliams is headed back to Australia. Picture supplied
Stage Two of the Eraring Battery will come online in 2027.
Matthew Kelly
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Peter Dutton and Barnaby Joyce sell nuclear in Muswellbrook.
Matthew Kelly
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Newcastle Local Energy Hub session to be held this Thursday.
Matthew Kelly
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Johanna Lynch. Picture by Simone DePeak.
Huntlee Stage Two will boost the Hunter's housing supply.
Matthew Kelly
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Huntlee will be gradually expanded over the next 20 years. Picture supplied.
NASA said the light show will last until dawn.
Anna Houlahan
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Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters amassed outside the NSW Labor conference while, inside, the Prime Minister did his best to ignore the chants attacking him.
Nyk Carnsew • 13m ago
Pro-Palestine protesters outside the NSW Labor conference were targeting Anthony Albanese. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
'Let's make the most Aussie rave in history!'
Annika Rhoades
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Music duo Peking Duk went viral asking Bunnings to host a rave in one of their warehouses. Picture by Peking Duk/Instagram
Myanmar's military leaders must take a different path as the country's civil conflict and economic situation worsens, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.
Rachael Ward • 52m ago
Penny Wong says the situation in Myanmar is worsening and deeply concerning. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the NSW Labor Conference but didn't touch two key issues causing tension among delegates.
Alex Mitchell and Samantha Lock • 2hrs ago
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to address the NSW state Labor conference. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Music
And the recipe mentioned in Paul Kelly's celebrated Christmas song? That's real.
Glen Humphries
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They're playing at the 2024 Wingham Music Festival in October.
Lisa Rockman
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"A joke is a joke, he didn't literally mean it, did he?
Josh Leeeson
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Little Britain star David Walliams is headed back to Australia. Picture supplied
Winter the perfect time for a new family member
Layne Morgan and Ash Marsters named in line-up.
Renee Valentine
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Wallaroos halfback Layne Morgan. Picture by Simone De Peak
The Seagulls must first take down the Hawks.
Max McKinney
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Lakes half Dylan Phythian. Picture by Marina Neil
Morgan returns from suspension on Saturday at Randwick.
Craig Kerry
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Newcastle hoop Ash Morgan has a second NSW premiership in his keeping. Picture by Simone De Peak
She is the latest player to be retained on a two-year deal.
Renee Valentine
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Mindy Barbieir, left, has departed the Jets while Milan Hammond, right, has been re-signed. Pictures by Jonathan Carroll and Peter Lorimer
'It is a big step when you get your first taste. I thought they did well.'
James Gardiner
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Christian Bracco and Alex Nunes made their senior debut for the Jets in the 4-1 win over Western United in the Australia Cup qualifier. Picture Jets media
A journey laced with old memories and new discoveries.
John Hanscombe
Retail therapy in Ginza is full of surprises.
Susan Skelly
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district
You can accomplish a lot in 14 hours. Just follow our lead.
Natascha Mirosch
Plus, seven other stellar holiday packages to book now.
Deal of the week: Save $7500 per person on this luxe cruise in Asia
A Hong Kong thoroughfare is studded with Michelin haunts.
Carrie Hutchinson
We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict
"Health issues" and "hobbies and interests" come next.
Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report
Dine where the Rat Pack used to.
Ben Groundwater
The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas
Police are investigating the alleged assault of a 22-year-old
Nick Bielby
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The Committee for the Hunter outlines its views.
Sage Swinton
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An aerial view of Broadmeadow and inset, a concept image of Belford Street in the Broadmeadow Place Strategy. Pictures supplied
EPA has identified 135 affected sites across the state.
Jessica Belzycki
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Generic picture of files on a desk. Picture by Canva.
Ultimate beachfront location offers blissful coastal lifestyle
Architectural waterfront home combines luxury and functionality
Architecturally designed waterfront home combines luxury and functionality
Check out these finds in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Jade Lazarevic
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14 Boomerang Street, Cessnock is listed for $529,000 with LJ Hooker Cessnock. Picture supplied
The sale topped the previous $2.15 million record in Tighes Hill.
Jade Lazarevic
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A new release of land has been bought forward due to demand, developers say.
Jen Melocco
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Extensive parkland and surrounding wetlands give the development a natural appeal. Pic: Supplied
Five luxury design homes from around the country.
Jen Melocco
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The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Seeing your partner with new eyes
Tarnya Davis
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An election year is never without drama, but an assassination attempt is hard to ignore.
Alex Morris
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Donald Trump is rushed off stage after the gun attack. Picture AP.
Inner-city toilets rank higher than regional walking trails
Phillip O'Neill
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Pathetic spend on national parks makes you wander
Letters and Short Takes: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Letters to the Editor
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Free education for life the smartest option
Letters and Short Takes: Friday, July 26, 2024
Letters to the Editor
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Job losses in coal no greater than other industries. Picture by Shutterstock

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Students will have 45 minutes to problem solve, and no calculator.
Alanna Tomazin • 42m ago
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There could be more portfolios going to upper house members.
Connor Pearce • 2hrs ago
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Labor senator Carol Brown. The Tasmanian senator announced she will step back from her ministerial duties. Picture by Craig George
For Andrew and Nickey Blades, it was just what they needed.
Jim Kellar
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Andrew and Nickey Blades, with their dog Bear, at the front door of The Homestead at Sweetacres Hunter Valley.

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Marvel President Kevin Feige is expected to share the studio's plans for "Phase 5" of its franchise and beyond when he appears at the Comic-Con convention.
Kaitlyn Huamani • 49m ago
G20 finance chiefs have flagged the rising chance of an economic "soft landing" but warned wars pose a risk to the global outlook.
Marcela Ayres and Bernardo Caram
G20 finance chiefs meeting in Brazil have avoided explicit mention of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Photo: AP PHOTO
Donald Trump was injured by a bullet, not shrapnel, during an attempted assassination on the campaign trail, his former White House doctor says.
Tim Reid and Doina Chiacu
Donald Trump's former White House doctor says he has been monitoring the ex-president's wounded ear. Photo: AP PHOTO
Paracetamol is the pain-relief of choice for more than 70 per cent of Australians according to a recent study.
Stina Kerans believes in the power of a village to help solve many of the social issues affecting people today.
Harnessing the power of a village to support each other at different life stages. Picture Shutterstock
Discover what makes the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 must-have devices.
Miranda Aitken
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Presenting the Galaxy Z Flip6. Photo supplied by Samsung.

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The Senior
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood
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Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
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The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
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The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied

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The Land
New partner sought to build power lines across western Victoria.
Chris McLennan
An article series on local seniors' treasured memories.
Sarah Falson
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Mark Gibson in his Volunteer Rescue Association NSW uniform and (inset) the VRA Rescue NSW Search Dogs Squad. Picture by Belinda Soole
A full gallery of photos from Knowla Livestock's annual bull sale.
Samantha Townsend
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Annie Laurie, Knowla Livestock, Gloucester taking the family photographs during the sale. Pictures by Samantha Townsend
Federal ICPA conference draws some of the best bush advocates.
Mount Isa Branch of the Air's Wendy Hick and Margaret Brock.
There were many repeat buyers for Knowla Livestock's 2024 annual sale.
Samantha Townsend
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Brian Kennedy, Elders Stud Stock, Jack and Georgia Laurie from Knowla Livestock with auctioneer Paul Dooley. Pictures by Samantha Townsend
Car Expert
Chances are you've never seen Cadillac selling new cars in Australia, but the brand is banking on you having heard of it.
Jordan Mulach
Tired of big American pickup trucks? How about a big American luxury SUV instead? One firm is bringing right-hand drive versions of the Lincoln Navigator to Australia.
Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Looking for a new 4x4 ute? These are the most fuel-efficient variants of the 4x4 utes in Australia.
Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Geelong-based Carbon Revolution is making optional carbon-fibre wheels for the high-performance Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
The V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series is soon to be no more – but is it worth trying to get a hold of one of these, or just get the four-pot?
James Wong
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review