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UPGRADE: Detective Superintendent Wayne Humphrey, David Elliott, Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna and Taylor Martin. Picture: Marina Neil

Brutalist style cop shop set for $6.5m facelift

Sage Swinton

The fight is on to save after-hours GP Access services facing cuts

HAVE YOUR SAYThe fight is on to save after-hours GP Access services facing cuts

Anita Beaumont
46m ago

Examine: Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said the government had invested $250 million this financial year in capital programs across the TAFE network.

Questions about future of Singleton TAFE campus

Helen Gregory
2hrs ago

PRICE SURGE: Some lots in the McCloy Group's Brush Creek estate at Edgeworth have sold for more than $1000 a square metre this month.

Newcastle land prices, build costs rising fast

Michael Parris

'Supercell' storm warning puts Hunter SES crews on standby for Friday

'Supercell' storm warning puts Hunter SES crews on standby for Friday

Matt Carr

SEIZURE: Police dismantle a cannabis grow house in the old Churchill's building on Steel Street, Newcastle during raids in 2017. Accused syndicate leader Nga White is on trial in Newcastle District Court. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Drug supply ring 'bitten by the dogs'

Sam Rigney

Daryl Maguire says he and Gladys Berejiklian contemplated marriage and discussed having a child.

Talk of love, marriage and kids, Maguire tells ICAC

Tiffanie Turnbull
2hrs ago

FACE OFF: An excavator demolishes the mural at the Gibson Street car park on Thursday. Picture: Marina Neil

Demo crew wipes smiles off mural's faces

Michael Parris

Booster shot rollout begins after approval

2hrs ago

Experts key to Bolwarra hit-and-run trial for former minister's dad

Accused Denman gunman detained

Set for life: Hunter winner of $4.8 million unaware

UPGRADE: Detective Superintendent Wayne Humphrey, David Elliott, Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna and Taylor Martin. Picture: Marina Neil

Brutalist style cop shop set for $6.5m facelift

READY TO GO: Former Muswellbrook Race Club boss Duane Dowell will become the new chief executive officer at Newcastle Jockey Club. Picture: Muswellbrook Chronicle

Duane Dowell gets early call to grab the reins as CEO at Newcastle Jockey Club

Changes: GP Access operations manager Melissa Ward and Hunter Primary Care chief Brenda Ryan said the decision to close the Calvary Mater GP Access clinic in December and reduce hours at the remaining services was not an easy one. Picture: Marina Neil

SUBSCRIBER'Much-loved' after hours GP services slashed due to funding cut

NSW Health's Jeremy McAnulty.

79 cases in Hunter as region remains NSW's biggest source of infections

FACE OFF: An excavator demolishes the mural at the Gibson Street car park on Thursday. Picture: Marina Neil

Demo crew wipes smiles off mural's faces

BAND ON THE MOVE: Sydney's Human Noise will launch their album Animal People at the Stag & Hunter on November 5.

MUSICHuman Noise follow animal instincts to become real band

HAVE YOUR SAYThe fight is on to save after-hours GP Access services facing cuts

46m ago

Setback for Jason Sangha in Sheffield Shield opener

1hr ago

Jack Callaghan bounces back to drive past 250 winners

1hr ago

Questions about future of Singleton TAFE campus

2hrs ago

Daniel Collins earns return to national ironman series

2hrs ago

Newcastle land prices, build costs rising fast

15:30PM

WA police are confident of finding answers to the disappearance of four-year-old Cleo Smith.

Progress in Cleo investigation: WA police

36m ago

Photo: File

Got a parcel to send for Christmas? Australia Post has released its deadlines

TASTE: Food journalist Matt Preston has examined the history of some of Australia's favourite meals in his new book World of Flavour. Picture: SUPPLIED

SUBSCRIBERMatt Preston debunks food myths as part of new book

46m ago

Stella Moris says it is "unthinkable" that UK courts could agree to Julian Assange's extradition.

Assange could go to an Australian jail: US

Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann admitted he may have killed innocent people during his rampage in Darwin.

Accused Darwin killer protecting ex-lover

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

More than 35 million doses have been administered in the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

1hr ago

Two Victorian kids died after child protective services reduced contact because of COVID-19.

Vic kids die after COVID changes services

Callum Godde
1hr ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan is facing growing pressure to reveal when the state will open its borders.

Plea for calm over WA mandatory virus jabs

Michael Ramsey
1hr ago

SET TO FLY: Mitchell Pearce has asked for a release from the final year of his comtract with Newcastle. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERPearce tells Knights why he wants to say bon voyage

BACK ON DECK: Knights legend Andrew Johns.

He's back: Andrew Johns returns to the Knights

TEMPTATION: Knights veteran Mitchell Pearce has been offered a three-year deal to wind up his career with Catalans Dragons. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Knights officials reluctant to release Mitchell Pearce to join Catalans Dragons

Newcastle Knight halfback is the target of French club Catalans. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Luke Brooks won't be joining Knights: Sheens

DARING TO DREAM: Former Knights playmaker Jarrod Mullen turns 35 next year but hopes to resume his NRL career. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Sporting Declaration: Why Jarrod Mullen is worth a second chance

ROBERT DILLON

OFFER: Mitchell Pearce

Has Mitchell Pearce played his last game for the Newcastle Knights?

ROBERT DILLON

PAROCHIAL: Knights fans are rusted on. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Knights confident of signing a club-record 25,000 members for coming season

ROBERT DILLON

REDEMPTION: Jarrod Mullen

Integrity unit clears way for Jarrod Mullen to make NRL comeback

ROBERT DILLON

LEARNING CURVE: Newcastle's Jason Sangha ponders his dismissal after being caught for a duck in the Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria. Picture: Dan Himbrechts, AAP

Setback for Jason Sangha in Sheffield Shield opener

1hr ago

TOUGH: Sydney-based Jack Callaghan. Picture: Racing at Club Menangle Trackside

Jack Callaghan bounces back to drive past 250 winners

1hr ago

Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins earns return to national ironman series

2hrs ago

READY TO GO: Former Muswellbrook Race Club boss Duane Dowell will become the new chief executive officer at Newcastle Jockey Club. Picture: Muswellbrook Chronicle

Duane Dowell gets early call to grab the reins as CEO at Newcastle Jockey Club

THREAT: Sunny Franco on the attack for the Newcastle Jets last season. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Jets forward Sunny Franco focused on further impact

Renee Valentine

EXCITED: Jade O'Brien-Smith will play for new club Belmont in the growing NDCA women's league. Picture: Marina Neil

First-up loss for City, Magpies and Lions off to strong start

Renee Valentine

LEADING FIGURE: Former Senator John Williams has been named Chair of the new look GRNSW board. Picture: GETTY IMAGES.

New board leadership takes helm

Michael Cowley

ON THE BALL: Spanish midfielder Mario Arques will make his first appearance for the Jets on Saturday. Picture: Newcastle Jets

SUBSCRIBERMario Arques to add new element to Jets' midfield

James Gardiner

COVID-19 boosters for adult Australians have been given the green light. Picture: Anna Warr

WATCHVaccine boosters clear final hurdle

NSW Health's Jeremy McAnulty.

79 cases in Hunter as region remains NSW's biggest source of infections

Two deaths as another 293 COVID-19 cases detected in NSW

Two deaths as another 293 COVID-19 cases detected in NSW

Photo: File

WATCHVictoria's deadliest day yet as state records 1923 cases

Behind the scenes: Staff care for a patient inside the COVID intensive care ward.

See behind the scenes of a COVID ward

Merryn Porter

Professor Andrew Podger. Picture: Canberra Times

Harsh COVID restrictions used in NSW should only be for emergencies

Damon Cronshaw

COVID forces more school closures in Maitland and Lake Macquarie

COVID forces more school closures in Maitland and Lake Macquarie

Matt Carr

TAKING NOTICE: Police stopping northbound cars at a roadblock on the M1 motorway at Morisset in August. Picture: Marina Neil

Survey shows many Sydney people ignored travel ban

Michael Parris

Bar Mellow: Co-owners Prudence Farquhar and Byron Marzinotto at their new small bar on Bank Corner in Newcastle West. Picture: Marina Neil

Bar Mellow swings open on Friday in Newcastle West

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ROCK NOSTALGIA: Powderfinger guitarist Darren Middleton believes the enduring legacy of Neil Young's Harvest is its blend of beautiful lyrics and melodies and primal energy. Picture: Paul Dear

MUSICDarren Middleton finds heart in Neil Young music

FATHER TO BE: Travis Collins and his wife Bec are expecting their first child, a girl, in a matter of weeks.

MUSICTravis Collins changing the tune for family life

SEASON RETURN: Megan Core and her band tuning up at the soundcheck for the series launch of Music People at Sawtooth Studios last year. Picture: Marina Neil

Taking it to the Music People of regional NSW

BAND ON THE MOVE: Sydney's Human Noise will launch their album Animal People at the Stag & Hunter on November 5.

MUSICHuman Noise follow animal instincts to become real band

Josh Leeson

A taste of Greece at Atmos: Grilled octopus with fennel and radish salad, and sherry vinegar dressing.

A taste of Greece at Shoal Bay

Jade Lazarevic

UNMASKED: Nobody could ever accuse Elton John of being stuck in the past.

REVIEWElton John's broad taste delivers smorgasbord

Josh Leeson

Fishing under the Stockton Bridge at first light. Picture: Simone De Peak

LISTENHappy 50th: The story behind the 'iconic' Stockton Bridge

Scott Bevan

Stay classy, Newcastle: social skills and Robbo's shirtless stint

OPINIONStay classy, Newcastle: social skills and Robbo's shirtless stint

Stay classy, Newcastle: social skills and Robbo's shirtless stint

OPINIONStay classy, Newcastle: social skills and Robbo's shirtless stint

Becoming clean

OPINIONBecoming clean

Becoming clean

OPINIONBecoming clean

Everything's tickety-boo

OPINIONEverything's tickety-boo

Everything's tickety-boo

OPINIONEverything's tickety-boo

VALUED: The Hunter after-hours model is replicated nationally but we still struggle for funding. Picture: Hunter Primary Care

COMMENTHunter provided the national after-hours GP Access model yet funding problems remain

Editorial

The Australian Way: Mr Morrison has the Coalition backing "net zero by 2050".

COMMENTCoalition on road to Glasgow but green groups still not happy

Editorial

WE'VE ARRIVED: Good Shepherd Primary School rolls out the red carpet for student Andy Castendad-Alas and friends. Picture: Keegan Carroll

OPINIONNSW's first day of school jitters over COVID far from unfounded

EDITORIAL

The political climate of hubris won't halt global warming

HAVE YOUR SAYThe political climate of hubris won't halt global warming

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Christmas crunch on shipping may inspire Australians to buy local

HAVE YOUR SAYChristmas crunch on shipping may inspire Australians to buy local

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Real estate sales record for Tasmania in 2021

Real estate sales record for Tasmania in 2021

Matt Maloney

BIG SALE: An original three-bedroom home at 13 Warrah Street, Hamilton East, went for $400,000 over reserve.

Unrenovated Hamilton East home sells for $2 million

Hamish Geale

RENOVATION PROJECT: The terrace at 67 Gipps Street, Carrington.

Derelict Carrington home earns owner $200k in 15 months

Hamish Geale

Real estate sales record for Tasmania in 2021

Real estate sales record for Tasmania in 2021

The quintessential Hamilton cottage | property of the week

The quintessential Hamilton cottage | property of the week

Rental prices in the regions are up by more than 12 per cent in the past year. Picture: Shutterstock

'Challenging' market: Regional rents grow at record rate

Jack Needham

Social media sensations: Kylie and Simon Morrisey shoot more TikTok content at Illawarra Print and Signage. Picture: Robert Peet.

WATCHMeet the latest unlikely TikTok sensations with millions of views

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Gwyneth Paltrow, right, and intimacy expert Michaela Boehm at Goop HQ. Picture: Netflix

GRAPHIC CONTENTIs it sex therapy, soft porn, or just a load of Goop?

Photo: File

Got a parcel to send for Christmas? Australia Post has released its deadlines

COVID-19 boosters for adult Australians have been given the green light. Picture: Anna Warr

WATCHVaccine boosters clear final hurdle

BAND ON THE MOVE: Sydney's Human Noise will launch their album Animal People at the Stag & Hunter on November 5.

MUSICHuman Noise follow animal instincts to become real band

Josh Leeson

BIG SALE: An original three-bedroom home at 13 Warrah Street, Hamilton East, went for $400,000 over reserve.

Unrenovated Hamilton East home sells for $2 million

Hamish Geale

Photo: File

WATCHVictoria's deadliest day yet as state records 1923 cases

Kim Chappell

Police tape at the scene on Wednesday.

Cold case strike force examining Nords Wharf site in $1 million case

LOCAL HEROES: A brave fire fighter battles a blaze in Belmont during the horrific 2019/20 Black Summer fire season. Photo: NSW Rural Fire Service.

NSW RFS Deputy Commissioner warns: Don't be complacent this summer

Is your own apathy contributing to your hair loss?

Is your own apathy contributing to your hair loss?

Businesses that don't have an app will struggle to compete in the future

Businesses that don't have an app will struggle to compete in the future

From the battlefields of Europe to the streets of Auckland: A family's legacy

From the battlefields of Europe to the streets of Auckland: A family's legacy

Buying a new car during the COVID shortage? You need to know these 3 things

Buying a new car during the COVID shortage? You need to know these 3 things

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

ON YOUR BIKES: A triathlon to be held at Stockton next February will cater for the novice to the diehard participant. Picture: Brock Perks

Stockton triathlon joins Newcastle events list for 2022

Renee Valentine

MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB: Getting back into fitness can feel like an uphill battle, so take a simple approach and try to be consistent. Picture: Marina Neil

Make a move: Countdown is on with six weeks until summer

Renee Valentine

RETURN TO ACTION: Personal trainer Scott Hingston, who operates out of Green Life Gym in Merewether, guides Tiana Sargeant through a banded exercise. Picture: Supplied

Easing your way back into the gym after lockdown

Renee Valentine

ON YOUR BIKES: A triathlon to be held at Stockton next February will cater for the novice to the diehard participant. Picture: Brock Perks

Stockton triathlon joins Newcastle events list for 2022

QUIET: One of the benefits of getting up for an early morning walk, jog, ride, swim or workout is a lack of crowds. Picture: Marina Neil

The benefits of embracing early morning exercise

Renee Valentine

Footy fan: Frank Rynehart, 75, has been to 59 consecutive NSWRL/ARL/NRL grand finals. Picture: Simone De Peak

After 59 grand finals live, Frank ready for home decider

Nick Bielby

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Stephanie Trethewey with her son, Elliot, while pregnant with her daughter, Evie.

Much more than the 'baby blues'

Karen Bailey
1hr ago

Youlden Valley Brock sold for a new Australian record price of $12,000 in a private sale to Justin and Julie McClure of Kallara Station, Tilpa. Photo: Hannah Powe

Red buck reaches $12,000 Australian record

Hannah Powe
2hrs ago

Dale Chids, BUR Wodonga, with the pen of five Angus heifers weighing 321kg sold by Bowditch Brothers, Kancoona, Victoria, for $1770. Photo: Tim Keys NVLX

Yearling heifers sell to $2280 at Wodonga

Stephen Burns

Stephanie Trethewey with her son, Elliot, while pregnant with her daughter, Evie.

Much more than the 'baby blues'

1hr ago

The 2020 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Jessica Neale, Cootamundra, says the competition will continue to be about encouraging young women to be involved in their local community and local show regardless of its name.

Rural honour for a new era: new name for iconic Showgirl competition

Karen Bailey

Nutrien Stdustock auctioneer Rick Power, Boorowa, Will Schilling, Glenlee Park Border Leicester stud, Dimboola, Victoria, with $29,000 top ram and Isabella Grinter, Rettallack stud, Ariah Park.

Rettallack's 50th to $29,000

Brett Tindal