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Accused 'regrets' alleged Mayfield cafe stabbing: court

Accused 'regrets' alleged Mayfield cafe stabbing: court

Nick Bielby
2hrs ago

Injured: Kalyn Ponga

UPDATEDKalyn Ponga sidelined in massive blow for Knights

BARRY TOOHEY

Man charged with attempted murder over Onyx stabbing

UPDATEDStabbing at Onyx cafe at Mayfield: 'knife was embedded in her chest'

Nick Bielby

IDEA: Herbert Heaney's grandsons Cousins Warren and Greg Heaney have suggested the name Miner's Island for Coon Island. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Suggestions for Coon Island name as feedback sought

2hrs ago

Moderna will supply Australia with 25 million does of two types of its coronavirus vaccination.

Australia seals deal for Moderna vaccines

Daniel McCulloch
47m ago

WORN AWAY: Erosion at Stockton beach.

Shortfall: state erosion funds floating as Stockton 'begs' for cash

Matt Carr

Million dollar fraud sticks

MJH Group wins battle over $1 million fraud

Gabriel Fowler

HEADS UP: Nah Mate's Adrian Bubb and Greg Smith in front of the infamous Brisbane Broncos mural outside Suncorp Stadium in 2019.

Nah Mate butt heads with Brisbane Broncos legends

Josh Leeson
18m ago

Win for students as uni agrees to forum on changes

1hr ago

Historic Lady ferry to farewell Newcastle

2hrs ago

OPINIONWhat happened to the fiscally conservative Liberals?

'Missed' opportunity for social housing in budget

Accused 'regrets' alleged Mayfield cafe stabbing: court

Accused 'regrets' alleged Mayfield cafe stabbing: court

2hrs ago

David Klemmer

DAVID KLEMMER: 'Lodge speculation threw me off'

John Shipton and the Bring Julian Assange Home bus,

Father of the son: John Shipton fights for Julian Assange

LADIES IN WAITING: The retired Sydney Harbour ferries, Lady Herron and Lady Northcott, pictured in February in Newcastle Harbour.

Historic Lady ferry to farewell Newcastle

2hrs ago

NOT ENOUGH: Nova for Women & Children CEO Kelly Hansen said the budget should have included more for social housing and JobSeeker.

'Missed' opportunity for social housing in budget

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The Newcastle boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

Nah Mate butt heads with Brisbane Broncos legends

18m ago

Win for students as uni agrees to forum on changes

1hr ago

Accused 'regrets' alleged Mayfield cafe stabbing: court

2hrs ago

Historic Lady ferry to farewell Newcastle

2hrs ago

Suggestions for Coon Island name as feedback sought

2hrs ago

Edgeworth survive opening round FFA Cup challenge from New Lambton

2hrs ago

Telstra has been fined $50 million for exploiting vulnerable Indigenous customers

Telstra fined $50m for dodgy sales tactics

1hr ago

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

NSW is working on a plan to get international students back on its university campuses this year.

NSW plan to return international students

13m ago

Two RMS workers have been accused of receiving kickbacks for awarding roadwork contacts.

RMS worker warned 'people get hurt': ICAC

13m ago

Ex-Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle broke down in an interview while apologising for his conduct.

Doyle's apology distresses ex-councillor

Liz Hobday
19m ago

Officials are preparing for 10 per cent of passengers on Saturday's flight from India to have COVID.

High COVID rate expected on India flight

Aaron Bunch
21m ago

A man issued an Australian passport is back in the Federal Court arguing against his deportation.

Aust passport holder fights deportation

Karen Sweeney
22m ago

A Sydney man will face court charged over another man's murder in the basement of a unit complex.

Sydney man in court over alleged DV murder

24m ago

Injured: Kalyn Ponga

UPDATEDKalyn Ponga sidelined in massive blow for Knights

Jock Madden and Phoenix Crossland after playing for NSW Under 16's.

Crossland set to face off against junior mate Madden

David Klemmer

DAVID KLEMMER: 'Lodge speculation threw me off'

David Klemmer

Knights coach rubbishes Klemmer' swap rumours

PROSPECT: Pasami Saulo missed a lot of football last year because of the NSW Cup shutdown. Now he faces a long stint on the sidelines after dislocating his ankle. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Knights rally around young forward Pasami Saulo after horror injury

Robert Dillon

INJURY: Pasami Saulo

Young Knights forward Pasami Saulo suffers horror injury

Robert Dillon

WRAPPED UP: George Williams tackles David Klemmer. Picture: Getty Images

Newcastle Knights stage second-half comeback to beat Canberra 24-16

Robert Dillon

Adam O'Brien

TOOHEY'S NEWS: Stay of execution for misfiring Knights

Barry Toohey

Edgeworth coach Michael Bridges

Edgeworth survive opening round FFA Cup challenge from New Lambton

2hrs ago

Injured: Kalyn Ponga

UPDATEDKalyn Ponga sidelined in massive blow for Knights

POTENTIAL: Kaitlan Leaney hits the ball up against Sydney University. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Wildfires get chance to push Wallaroos claims

Jock Madden and Phoenix Crossland after playing for NSW Under 16's.

Crossland set to face off against junior mate Madden

NEW ROLE: Evergreen fly-half Sam Berry will coach University for the next few weeks.

Berry steps up as caretaker boss for Uni

James Gardiner

David Klemmer

DAVID KLEMMER: 'Lodge speculation threw me off'

DAVID KLEMMER

STRONG START: New Hamilton fly-half Raniera Petersen fires out a pass against Maitland. Picture: Pat Gleeson

Life-long bond lands fly-half at Hamilton

James Gardiner

LOOKING AHEAD: Jets midfielder Ali Abbas will make his 150th A-League appearance on Saturday and has no plans to stop. Picture: Simone De Peak

SUBSCRIBERMilestone man: Jets veteran reaches game 150 and vows to play on next season

JAMES GARDINER

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

The latest federal budget contains a $17.7 billion plan to improve Australia's aged-care system.

Record $17.7b to improve aged-care system

Tradesmen will be among those to benefit from the extension of business investment incentives.

Business gives big budget spend thumbs up

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

Colin Harrison gets a COVID-19 vaccination from nurse Sue Keeping. Picture: Simon Bennett

Hunter GPs call for local vaccination 'mega hub'

Gabriel Fowler

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

HEADS UP: Nah Mate's Adrian Bubb and Greg Smith in front of the infamous Brisbane Broncos mural outside Suncorp Stadium in 2019.

Nah Mate butt heads with Brisbane Broncos legends

18m ago

HERE'S THE DRILL: Urzila Carlson - Token African is in Newcastle this week.

It's showtime at Civic

FAMILY: Killing Heidi remain a potent live force, despite Ella Hooper's focus on writing new material for her solo endeavours.

How the Hoopers revived Killing Heidi to be better

FUN: You Am I provide a mix of old and new on 11th album The Lives Of Others.

REVIEWYou Am I still living large and keeping relevant

IT'S MALL CHANGING: Construction 2020 by Rachel Milne is part of the Hunter artist's Newcastle Art Gallery exhibition that opens May 15 and runs until August 1.

Hunter artist captures scenes as city transforms

MATT CARR

STAR POWER: Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel in Cessnock yesterday as ambassadors for the 2021 Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards. Picture: ClubsNSW

Food Bites: Club chefs in Perfect Plate cook-off

Lisa Rockman

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The Newcastle boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

Jim Kellar

EYEING THE PRIZE: Front End Loader will headline PigSty In July.

MUSICPigSty In July make squealing return with line-up

Josh Leeson

Hunter has little of Apple Isle's political clout

OPINIONHunter has little of Apple Isle's political clout

Hunter has little of Apple Isle's political clout

OPINIONHunter has little of Apple Isle's political clout

Got to be in it

OPINIONGot to be in it

Got to be in it

OPINIONGot to be in it

Revisiting that night the cat got my tongue

OPINIONRevisiting that night the cat got my tongue

Revisiting that night the cat got my tongue

OPINIONRevisiting that night the cat got my tongue

'Mega hub' snub for Newcastle would be hubris

COMMENT'Mega hub' snub for Newcastle would be hubris

EDITORIAL

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg visits the press gallery before delivering his third budget on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

HAVE YOUR SAYGovernment looks to grow economy instead of increasing taxes

Editorial

BLUE SKY: Record iron ore prices could lift the federal tax take by $20 billion this year.

Iron ore - and coal - lifting the federal tax take by billions

Don't swap Newcastle's lockout laws for knock-out flaws

HAVE YOUR SAYDon't swap Newcastle's lockout laws for knock-out flaws

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Up in the air despite airport runway victory

HAVE YOUR SAYRoutes may be 'up in the air' despite airport's budget victory

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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'We've got to bring more housing to market'

'We've got to bring more housing to market'

Max McKinney

SMART DESIGN: The family's beautiful kitchen is built to last.

PHOTOSKitchen crafted from recycled materials built to last

Alex Morris

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Joanne Crawford

'We've got to bring more housing to market'

'We've got to bring more housing to market'

NEW GROUND: The $7.25 million sale of this beachfront residence in Merewether last September was a record price for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Pictures: Supplied

How your suburb fared: surging prices in Hunter's hot property market

Renee Valentine

DONATION: Agent Mick Phillips will gift the commission of the sale of this Charlestown home to Charlestown South Public School.

School to reap rewards of Charlestown auction

Renee Valentine

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

FUN: You Am I provide a mix of old and new on 11th album The Lives Of Others.

REVIEWYou Am I still living large and keeping relevant

IT'S MALL CHANGING: Construction 2020 by Rachel Milne is part of the Hunter artist's Newcastle Art Gallery exhibition that opens May 15 and runs until August 1.

Hunter artist captures scenes as city transforms

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The Newcastle boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

Rhiannan Iffland diving from a hot air balloon in the Hunter.

Watch Rhiannan Iffland dive from a hot air balloon into Lostock Dam

Damon Cronshaw

FAKE LEG, REAL CHARGES: A man was stopped with a mannequin's leg hanging out his boot.

See the moment a leg hanging out of a car boot draws police attention

Matt McLennan

NEW LOOK: The Kingsley, featuring 130 rooms of accommodation across eight floors.

PHOTOSTake a look inside the new roundhouse hotel - The Kingsley

Jim Kellar

Star Struck strikes back in 2021

PHOTOSStar Struck strikes back in 2021

Matt Carr

A migraine can stop sufferers in their tracks but there is no need to suffer in silence.

Health Check: Help for migraine sufferers

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Health professionals: Pharmacists are important resources in managing and protecting your whole family's health and wellbeing.

Health Check: Your friendly local pharmacy is a valuable source of advice and service

Pandemic prompts nine in ten smokers to reconsider the habit

Pandemic prompts nine in ten smokers to reconsider the habit

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Perfect posture: Taking time to set up your workstation correctly is an investment in your health. Photo: Supplied

Is work a pain in the neck? Tips for a healthier workstation

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

LAUNCH: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service doctor Rob Bartolacci and CEO Richard Jones at the service's Belmont base.

$4000 an hour is needed to keep vital chopper service in the air

Sage Swinton

The ever-changing scenery and being able to immerse yourself in nature provide part of the appeal of trail running.

Trail running offers a true getaway

Renee Valentine

AFTERMATH: Firefighters mop up after the house fire in Kotara last week. Donations can be made on the Go Fund Me page 'Family lost everything in fire'. Picture: Simone De Peak

Fundraiser launched for couple who lost home of 46 years to fire

Max McKinney

LAUNCH: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service doctor Rob Bartolacci and CEO Richard Jones at the service's Belmont base.

$4000 an hour is needed to keep vital chopper service in the air

Gather round: Soul Cafe general manager Matt Ortiger with Sue Prosser, far left, Jodi O'Connor and her daughter, Sia, lying in a swag. Picture: Marina Neil

Roof with a view: Sleepout For Soul to take over one of Newcastle's finest vantage points

Penelope Green

UNITED: Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys, Maurice Perry, Dean French, Acting Supt Kylie Phillips, Acting Assistant Commissioner Northern Region Chad Gillies at Raymond Terrace Police Station on Tuesday. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Flag to strengthen police and Aboriginal bond

Ellie-Marie Watts

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

ABRI chairman Ian Locke, ABRI managing director Hugh Nivision and University of New England chancellor James Harris cut the 50 year celebration cake.

ABRI celebrates 50 years of genetic improvements

Lucy Kinbacher
48m ago

Binnaway celebrated a long-awaited return to picnic racing. Photos by Samantha Thompson and Janian McMillan.

Binnaway far too long !

Janian McMillan
48m ago

Analysis by Rabobank has pegged wheat prices in Quarter One of 2022 to be trending at levels 40 per cent higher than the five-year average.

Corn production shifts provide strength to world grains markets

Cheryl Kalisch Gordon, Rabobank
1hr ago

ABRI chairman Ian Locke, ABRI managing director Hugh Nivision and University of New England chancellor James Harris cut the 50 year celebration cake.

ABRI celebrates 50 years of genetic improvements

48m ago

Candidates grilled on the road to Upper Hunter by-election

Candidates grilled on the road to Upper Hunter by-election

Billy Jupp
1hr ago

NSW rural crime squad.

Detectives appeal for information after Glen Innes cattle theft

Billy Jupp
2hrs ago