Newcastle Herald
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Dominic Lagudi had just turned 18 and was "abusing the meth".
Sam Rigney
A free community event will be held at Toronto on Friday.
Anna Falkenmire • 10m ago
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Police have partnered with Rotary clubs to raise awareness about domestic and family violence. File picture
There's concern future residents will pay the price.
Madeline Link
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Updates on breaking news, traffic and everything across the Hunter.
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The storm rolling in from the Hunter Valley over Louth Park. Picture by Lucinda Summers
Remembering Silverchair's first TV performance 30 years ago
James Joyce
Daniel Johns performs on Newcastle's 1993 NBN telethon, when Silverchair were called the Innocent Criminals. Picture by NBN Television
People are being urged not to enter floodwater amid rescues.
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
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NSW SES responded to more than 1000 incidents due to storms, flooding and heavy rain. Picture by NSW SES South Eastern Zone via Facebook
Tensions are rising between Sikh separatists and the Indian government.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
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Graffiti on the front fence of the Shree Laxminarayan Mandir temple. Picture supplied
Find out what's in store for the suburb's makeover.
Jamieson Murphy • 10m ago
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The identity of the Lake Macquarie accused can now be revealed.
Anna Falkenmire
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Left, CCTV released by police, and right, Jonathan Lee Hardy leaving court on Wednesday.
The Krispy Kreme delivery van was stolen from a service station.
Jessica Brown
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Police are now hunting a white van with the number plates DG94MY.
Sabres resume at 8-279 on Saturday with three overs left to bat.
Josh Callinan • 10m ago
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City's Toby Fynn bowling last season. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Newcastle Permanent Under The Stars returns to King Edward Park.
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Are protests the right way to deal with climate change?
Simon McCarthy • 1hr ago
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Hunter Transmission Route runs across picturesque Watagan property.
Matthew Kelly
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Barbara Dawson and her brother Chris Turner at the Turner family's Watagan property. Picture by Jonathan Carroll.
Under normal circumstances, it would be cause for celebration.
Jamieson Murphy • 2hrs ago
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The number of people in the workforce, along with those actively looking for work, has dropped dramatically. Picture by Marina Neil
NDCA are expected to officially release the draw next week.
Josh Callinan • 2hrs ago
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Kain Anderson bowling for Hamwicks in T20 Summer Bash last season. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
For the first time The New Normal will be available on vinyl.
Josh Leeson
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ONLINE CRIMINALS: There's no shame in falling for a scam, so report it
Stuart Hall
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Awareness, and a bit of scepticism, the best defence against scammers
'There was no such thing as a girls team or a girls-only comp.'
Renee Valentine
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Best only recently learned of his Indigenous heritage.
Max McKinney
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Bradman Best, right, at the Knights' Reconcilation Action Plan launch on Wednesday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Zach Bray had survived a shock cancer diagnosis when his life was cut short.
Anna Falkenmire
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Zach Bray's mother Jacqui Varasdi. Picture by Alana Landsberry for Australian Women's Weekly. Inset the crash scene and Zach with his dad Adam Bray.

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Hunter Transmission Route runs across picturesque Watagan property.
Matthew Kelly
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Landholders to rally on Thursday over renewable energy concerns.
Matthew Kelly
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AGL to spend $190million on Bayswater power station this year.
Matthew Kelly
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Bayswater manager Len McLachlan. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald/ACM
New inquiry into underground transmission infrastructure starts on Monday
Matthew Kelly
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New clean energy transmission infrastructure will be built above ground.
Find out which Christmas classics made the list.
Jessica Coates
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It took two minutes for Sussan Ley to get through the list.
Karen Barlow • 56m ago
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 Deputy Leader of the Opposition Party Sussan Ley reads the names aloud in Parliament. Picture Hnasard screenshot
Billion dollar deals and beef cattle, all in a day's work for country's top CFO.
Sue Stephenson and Ellie Chamberlain • 2hrs ago
Kevin Ball (inset, at Whitehaven) with his wife Amy at the South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club. Picture supplied
Clare Nowland, 95, died in hospital one week after being Tasered on May 17.
Anna Houlahan
Senior constable Kristian White leaves Cooma Local Court on September 6, 2023. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch
The businessman wants action on deep fake videos on social media.
Sarah Lansdown
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Scammers copied a previous interview of Dick Smith and changed the words and lip movements to make it seem like the businessman supported a dodgy investment scheme. Picture supplied
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A free community event will be held at Toronto on Friday.
Anna Falkenmire • 10m ago
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Newcastle Permanent Under The Stars returns to King Edward Park.
For the first time The New Normal will be available on vinyl.
Josh Leeson
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Cog are returning to Newcastle on March 9. Picture supplied
"It's just creating that weird David Lynch-esque universe."
Josh Leeson
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Atlas Franklin Alexander with a hawk during the filming of Young Love's video clip. Picture supplied
Sabres resume at 8-279 on Saturday with three overs left to bat.
Josh Callinan • 10m ago
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NDCA are expected to officially release the draw next week.
Josh Callinan • 2hrs ago
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Kain Anderson bowling for Hamwicks in T20 Summer Bash last season. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
'There was no such thing as a girls team or a girls-only comp.'
Renee Valentine
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Wests women's captain and stage one girls coach Tighan Tosen with junior players, from left, Suhaina Jahangeer, Scarlett Tosen, Florence McGavin, Miller Baggs and Cora Forbes. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Best only recently learned of his Indigenous heritage.
Max McKinney
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'These things can knock people done, but it ain't going to knock me down.'
Craig Kerry
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Jackson Baker battles churning surf during his loss in Brazil last month. Picture by Daniel Smorigo, WSL
Newcastle v Central Coast at No.1 Sportsground on December 10.
Josh Callinan
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Newcastle representative Aaron Bills bowling in last year's NSW Country Championships final. Picture by Marina Neil
Grammy-award-nominated singer Luis Fonsi christened the vessel.
Lisa Allen • 10m ago
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Avoid the crowds and spread the love with these alternative destinations.
Natascha Mirosch • 1hr ago
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Fed up of overcrowded places? Visit these stunning under-the-radar spots
The wild and alluring island of Sumba is coming onto the radar.
Narina Exelby • 1hr ago
Move over Bali ... this remote Indonesian island is making waves
Our experts help you decide.
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
One of the country's top chefs is behind this eatery.
Ben Groundwater
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Direct flights from Sydney and a stunning new lodge.
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
This island off an island is a place of treasures.
Scott Hannaford
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Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Lisbon has inspired explorers for centuries.
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Find out what's in store for the suburb's makeover.
Jamieson Murphy • 10m ago
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There's concern future residents will pay the price.
Madeline Link
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A concept plan for the proposed major housing estate across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
'It was crazy from the start, absolute nonsense from the start'.
Madeline Link
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Newcastle East Residents Group member Christine Everingham is stoked with council's decision to 'put the nail in the coffin' of Supercars at Tuesday's meeting. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Embrace laid-back coastal lifestyle you've always dreamed of.
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The property was built in 1927 by the Brambles family.
Jade Lazarevic
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Built in 1927, this grand four-bedroom home at 156 Russell Road, New Lambton will go to auction on December 2 with LaneCampos Property. Picture supplied
The sale tops the previous record of $8.3 million.
Jade Lazarevic
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This three-bedroom penthouse on the 16th floor in The Royal Apartments at 42/7 King Street, Newcastle has sold for a recording-breaking price just days before it was officially set to hit the market. Picture supplied
'Buyers were really struck by the quality of the home.'
Jade Lazarevic
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The previous record sale in New Lambton was $4.175 million.
Jade Lazarevic
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The sale of this modernist-inspired home at 54 Addison Road, New Lambton has sold for a suburb record. Picture supplied
It was one of a number of interesting auctions.
Jade Lazarevic
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This three-bedroom home at 57 Havelock Street in Mayfield sold for $1,076,500 at auction after more than 100 bids. Picture supplied
There is great value in embracing idleness.
Tarnya Davis
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An invaluable Hunter passenger train service is ready and waiting.
Bradley Perrett
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It's doable for the NSW government: we should have a Cessnock rail service
Global warming debate in Australia shouldn't focus on Newcastle harbour
John Tierney
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A past demonstation at the Port of Newcastle.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Storm brews over huge insurance increases
Letters to the Editor
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Storm brews over huge rise in home and contents insurance
Letters | Coal exporters' "drug dealers defence" has a twist.
Letters to the Editor
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Rising Tide protesters at the Port of Newcastle at the weekend.

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A free community event will be held at Toronto on Friday.
Anna Falkenmire • 10m ago
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Sabres resume at 8-279 on Saturday with three overs left to bat.
Josh Callinan • 10m ago
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City's Toby Fynn bowling last season. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Multi-billion dollar employment services system badly failing workers.
Adrian Rollins • 14m ago
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The employment services system is driven by the 'pernicious myth of the dole bludger' says inquiry chair, Labor MP Julian Hill. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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Discover the many benefits of retirement communities from easing the housing shortage crisis and reducing healthcare costs to improving the wellbeing of our seniors.
With a focus on sustainable cruising, Hurtigruten Expeditions is helping people to experience one of the world's most beautiful and pristine regions - Antartica.
Rosie Ryan
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Get up close to some of the world's most amazing animals. Picture supplied
To manage pain, many Australians turn to common over-the-counter pain relievers.
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relief medicines in the world that is available without prescription. Picture Karolina Grabowska via Pexels

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The Senior
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
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Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo

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The Land
Holmwood is 259 hectares of highly productive country located on the Macintyre River, in the Brodies Plains district 9km east of Inverell.
Mark Phelps • 10m ago
NSW's Climate Change Bill has passed through the Upper House of Parliament, making the state's net zero targets legally binding.
Andrew Norris • 45m ago
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NSW's Climate Change Bill has passed through the Upper House of Parliament, making the state's net zero targets legally binding. File photo.
Taking water away from farmers is not in the best interests of the country
Stephen Burns • 1hr ago
A small section of the crowd protesting the proposed water buybacks at Griffith on November 21, where upwards of 1500 gathered for the rally.
Northern Schools Prime Steer competition draws more than 300 students from 30 schools.
Simon Chamberlain
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With the reserve and champion led steers are Gavin Saul and Hayden Carter, Cultivate Ag, Kempsey, the judge Ben Toll, Toll Cattle, Dubbo, Phil Jones, Tenterfield High School, Mark Fisher and Grace Collins, Armidale Secondary College, Northern Schools competition coordinators, and Lochlan Heidrich, Tenterfield High School. Pictures supplied by Grace Collins
Soil is the foundation of our existence, but few are pursuing careers as soil scientists.
Hayley Warden
Dr Jason Condon is an associate professor of soil science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga. Picture supplied
Car Expert
Isuzu Ute Australia has reached two milestones this year: 15 years on the local market, and 300,000 vehicle deliveries.
Jade Credentino • 22m ago
New EV charger standards are set to require government-funded charging stations to be operational at least 98 per cent of the time.
Jack Quick • 2hrs ago
New standards coming to fix blight of broken Australian electric car chargers
With bolder, more cohesive styling, the Dacia Duster will be offered with a choice of hybrid, mild hybrid and dual fuel drivetrains.
Derek Fung
Ineos Grenadier Wagon variants have received a price rise of up to $14,600. The range now opens at $109,000 before on-roads.
Jack Quick
2024 Ineos Grenadier stung with price rises nearing $15,000
Lotus' 450kW ultra-fast EV chargers can add over 140km of range in five minutes. They're already in China, with other markets on the way.
Jade Credentino
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes