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POLLS: Voting at Rutherford Technology High School on Saturday morning. The Maitland race for mayor remains tight after two days of counting. Picture: Simone De Peak

Council races tighten in Maitland and Port Stephens

Sage Swinton

A Facebook post shared widely Sunday claimed up to six women had been "injected" with a substance while attending venues in Newcastle in recent weeks.

Detectives investigate claims women were "injected" at Newcastle venues

Ethan Hamilton

Teen charged after worker allegedly threatened with knife

Teen charged after worker allegedly threatened with knife

McDonald Jones Stadium was bursting at the seams last week when the Matildas played USA. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Jets hoping fans turn out in force for double-header against Wellington Phoenix

Renee Valentine

PINK: Karen Maddison and Luke Alexander are taking part in the Big Three Trek from Newcastle to Sydney to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

'I was thinking the worst': personal battle behind cancer trek

Sage Swinton

READY: Probationary Constables at back, Elliot Pankhurst, Tom Soper, Luke Sweeney and at front, Daniel Muir, Emily Hall, Lauren Hughes, Dominic Francis and Sean Crowe at Newcastle Police Station. Picture: Simone De Peak

'Nervous, keen' recruits hit the ground in Newcastle

Sage Swinton

Feet first: Dr Peta Tehan, podiatrist at researcher at the University of Newcastle, talks about diabetes-related amputations.

SILENT ASSASSIN70 amputations a week tied to diabetes

Anita Beaumont

Alleged assault keeps Beh behind bars

Alleged assault keeps Beh behind bars

Gabriel Fowler

Injuries, suspension set to give Jets depth early test

UPDATEDFully vaccinated travellers to be allowed back into QLD, December 13

17-year-old hospitalised after workplace injury at Beresfield

DIGESTTime to turn up the music and turn down the dysfunction

POLLS: Voting at Rutherford Technology High School on Saturday morning. The Maitland race for mayor remains tight after two days of counting. Picture: Simone De Peak

Council races tighten in Maitland and Port Stephens

REINED-IN: CFMEU organiser Brendan Noll, in Newcastle.

COMMENTDwindling strikes as a symbol of Australian conformity

Ridesharer gives fare share to Newcastle with pool option's launch

Ridesharer gives fare share to Newcastle with pool option's launch

Taylor Martin and Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser

Hunter community projects get a $5,600,000 boost from Resources for Regions funding

IN: Jackson Baker (right). Picture: WSL media

Baker scores spot on world tour for 2022

READY: Probationary Constables at back, Elliot Pankhurst, Tom Soper, Luke Sweeney and at front, Daniel Muir, Emily Hall, Lauren Hughes, Dominic Francis and Sean Crowe at Newcastle Police Station. Picture: Simone De Peak

'Nervous, keen' recruits hit the ground in Newcastle

Man in hospital after Qld police standoff

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NT toddler tests positive for COVID-19

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WA eyes reopening date, loses Ashes Test

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OPINIONHead, Starc lucky to be given Australian Test caps

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Defence's 2030 net zero target 'unachievable', Bowen says

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Motorcyclist killed in Queensland crash

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A man is in hospital after being injured in a stand-off with police in Brisbane's south.

Man in hospital after Qld police standoff

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A lockdown in the NT Aboriginal community Binjari is being eased to a lockout.

NT toddler tests positive for COVID-19

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Premier Mark McGowan is expected to set a date after national cabinet meets for a border reopening.

WA eyes reopening date, loses Ashes Test

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Labor's energy and climate spokesperson Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Defence's 2030 net zero target 'unachievable', Bowen says

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A motorcyclist has died after colliding with the back of a truck in southeast Queensland.

Motorcyclist killed in Queensland crash

Laine Clark
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Fully vaccinated travellers from COVID hotspots will be able to enter Queensland from next Monday.

Qld opens border to hotspots on Dec 13

Nick Gibbs and Laine Clark

The national disability services watchdog has announced it will sue a provider for the first time.

NDIS sues provider over 2019 bathtub death

Tiffanie Turnbull

NSW commuters are being told to plan ahead, with bus and train drivers holding strike action.

NSW teachers, bus, train drivers on strike

Jack Gramenz

POLLS: Voting at Rutherford Technology High School on Saturday morning. The Maitland race for mayor remains tight after two days of counting. Picture: Simone De Peak

Council races tighten in Maitland and Port Stephens

RE-ELECTED: Newcastle Labor's lead candidates celebrate after Declan Clausen declares Nuatali Nelmes the winner of the Newcastle lord mayoral contest at the Sunnyside Tavern in Broadmeadow on Saturday night. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

COUNCIL ELECTIONSHousing, climate and urban renewal focus for returned Newcastle lord mayor

PROMOTION: Cessnock Labor deputy mayor Jay Suvaal is in prime position to claim the mayoralty.

COUNCIL ELECTIONSLabor's Jay Suvaal leads the race in Cessnock

TIGHT RACE: Leah Anderson, centre, with supporters on Saturday. She trails incumbent mayor Ryan Palmer by just 164 votes. Picture: Ellie Marie-Watts

Knife's edge: Labor could take control of Port Stephens Council

Mayor Kay Fraser at her election event on Saturday night. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

WATCHKay Fraser claims victory in Lake Macquarie race for top job

Sage Swinton

CELEBRATIONS: The Labor team declare Nuatali Nelmes victorious. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

WATCHNelmes declared lord mayoral winner, Labor set to retain majority

Max McKinney

As it happened: Newcastle and Hunter local government elections

COUNCIL ELECTIONSAs it happened: the Hunter election results

Matt Carr

Labor Mayor Kay Fraser at Valentine on Saturday morning. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Subdued campaign in Lake Mac as voters 'more relaxed'

Sage Swinton

Mitchell Pearce

SUBSCRIBERMitchell Pearce: Why my time was up at the Knights

Mitchell Pearce

SUBSCRIBERMitchell Pearce: Why my time was up at the Knights

Mitchell Pearce

TOOHEY'S NEWS: Knights' latest recruitment target revealed

Mitchell Pearce

TOOHEY'S NEWS: Knights' latest recruitment target revealed

Competition: Leading Knights tryscorer Enari Tuala is taking nothing for granted despite signing a new two year deal. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.

Tuala not resting on last seasons' try-scoring laurels

Competition: Leading Knights tryscorer Enari Tuala is taking nothing for granted despite signing a new two year deal. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.

Tuala not resting on last seasons' try-scoring laurels

FORTUNATE: Howard Kotton believes bowler Mitchell Starc was lucky to secure a spot in the Australian Test team. Photo: Matt Roberts/Getty Images

OPINIONHead, Starc lucky to be given Australian Test caps

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McDonald Jones Stadium was bursting at the seams last week when the Matildas played USA. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Jets hoping fans turn out in force for double-header against Wellington Phoenix

SUSPENDED: Jets defender Tiana Jaber is out for one game after receiving two yellow cards against Sydney in round one. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Injuries, suspension set to give Jets depth early test

Marie Dolvik Markussen is one of two international signings for the Newcastle Jets this A-League Women's campaign. Picture: Simone De Peak

She brings an X factor to the Jets and has around 250 tattoos: Meet Marie Dolvik Markussen

IN: Jackson Baker (right). Picture: WSL media

Baker scores spot on world tour for 2022

Josh Callinan

Mitchell Pearce

SUBSCRIBERMitchell Pearce: Why my time was up at the Knights

Barry Toohey

ROYAL PERFORMANCE: King Of Swing cruises to victory in track record time at Newcastle on Sunday night. Picture: Racing at Club Menangle Trackside

Inter Dominion: McCarthy superstars shine in contrasting heat wins at Newcastle

Craig Kerry

Aaron Wivell

Aaron Wivell and Jeff Goninan star in T20 Regional Bash wins

Craig Kerry

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

DIGESTTime to turn up the music and turn down the dysfunction

Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

UPDATEDFully vaccinated travellers to be allowed back into QLD, December 13

Just one COVID-19 case in Hunter New England hospitals, five new cases

WATCHJust one COVID-19 case in Hunter New England hospitals, five new cases

Morocco halts all inbound flights for fear of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

208 cases and no deaths as NSW vaccination rate stalls

MOVEMENT: The national vaccine rollout for school-age children was one step closer after the Therapeutic Goods Administration's approval of the Pfizer vaccination on Sunday.

Vaccine approval a shot for return to normal for at-risk kids

Beau Greenway

None in Hunter New England intensive care as district adds seven cases

None in Hunter New England intensive care as district adds seven cases

Matt Carr

Health Minister Greg Hunt said the vaccine rollout for school-age children was one step closer after the TGA's approval. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong, CANBERRA TIMES.

FREE15 cases of omicron variant reported as vaccine approved for younger children

Grace Ryan

Health Minister Greg Hunt said the vaccine rollout for school-age children was one step closer after the TGA's approval. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Peace of mind for parents': COVID vaccines for kids set to start in January

Dan Jervis-Bardy

New model: Marty McLean and staff member Hollie Keeble at Marty's new Coffee Club/Burger Bites cafe in Wickham. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

FOODPopular basketballer Marty McLean joins new club

Silverchair score five albums in Rolling Stone's best Aussie 200 list

Silverchair scores five albums in Rolling Stone's best Aussie 200 list

Celebrate: Bernadette Inglis, Hunter Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year Riley Petherbridge and Rhonda Scruton. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Hunter Surf Life Saving celebrates start of nippers season

THEY'RE BACK: Crowded House has announced their Dreamers Are Waiting Tour of Australia in 2022.

THINGS TO DOCrowded House are back with new album, tour

IN YOUR FACE: Urzila Carlson is bringing her It's Personal tour to Newcastle Entertainment Centre on May 5. Tickets are on sale now.

WHAT'S ONUrzila Carlson is laughing through lockdown

Lisa Rockman

Away we go: The CoastXP boat tours show off the city from the water.

WATCHOur hidden gem: three adventurous tours that unveil Newcastle

Alex Morris

WIDE AWAKE: Author and happiness coach Evan Sutter near one of the places he loves, the sea. Pictures: Simone De Peak

Wake-up call put in words

Scott Bevan

IN LOVE: Tresne and Carly Middleton at home in Broadmeadow with baby Poppy Grace. Picture: Simon McCarthy

Six months old and fighting for her life: Poppy's brave battle against cancer

Lisa Rockman

It's now or never: bring back the local ka-ching, or watch traders go

OPINIONIt's now or never: bring back the local ka-ching, or watch traders go

It's now or never: bring back the local ka-ching, or watch traders go

OPINIONIt's now or never: bring back the local ka-ching, or watch traders go

Festive mystery festers

OPINIONFestive mystery festers

Festive mystery festers

OPINIONFestive mystery festers

Yule be alright

OPINIONYule be alright

Yule be alright

OPINIONYule be alright

Let's seize control of hidden epidemic of type two diabetes

ANALYSISLet's seize control of hidden epidemic of type two diabetes

EDITORIAL

Anthony Albanese sets a target, Scott Morrison attacks the cost.

COMMENTLabor's 2030 emissions plan gives environmental electoral choice

Editorial

STANDING TALL: Brittany Higgins at a March 4 Justice rally outside Parliament House in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Karleen Minney

HAVE YOUR SAYToxic parliamentary culture must end

Editorial

The fact is, the vaccines have softened blow of pandemic

HAVE YOUR SAYThe fact is, the vaccines have softened blow of pandemic

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

POUR FORM: Many hospitality venues in Port Stephens and across the Hunter are hunting for staff as they gear up for the busy summer holiday period.

HAVE YOUR SAYHere's a tip: bring patience with you back at pubs this summer

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Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

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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54 Sheridan Avenue, Adamstown Heights. Picture: Supplied

Auction wrap: Adamstown Heights treetop home fetches more than $2m

Jack Needham

IN DEMAND: Teralba's 9 Blair Street sold for $623,000 with Belle Property in July after receiving 25 offers in 25 days. Its original guide was $495,000 to 540,000.

Inside Teralba's dizzying house price rise

Hamish Geale

REAL BEAUTY: Wrought iron detail and pink weatherboards make a stunning first impression.

PHOTOSRenovated Stockton star emerges on cue for second act

Stacey Lambkin

54 Sheridan Avenue, Adamstown Heights. Picture: Supplied

Auction wrap: Adamstown Heights treetop home fetches more than $2m

Upcycling is super easy now with a host of products that take out a lot of the grunt work. Picture: Shutterstock.

From drab to fab, change the look of your home with furniture upcycling

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

RENOVATION PROJECT: 79 Grandview Road, New Lambton Heights.

Lovedale commanding millions, Barnsley record in sight

Hamish Geale

Senator Jacqui Lambie said that preventing unvaccinated people from working in certain professions or entering certain workplaces was not "discrimination", but was the "consequence" of making a choice.

WATCHLambie launches on One Nation over vaccination stance

Labor's energy and climate spokesperson Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Defence's 2030 net zero target 'unachievable', Bowen says

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READY: Probationary Constables at back, Elliot Pankhurst, Tom Soper, Luke Sweeney and at front, Daniel Muir, Emily Hall, Lauren Hughes, Dominic Francis and Sean Crowe at Newcastle Police Station. Picture: Simone De Peak

'Nervous, keen' recruits hit the ground in Newcastle

Chilly the kelpie after a successful day fending off seagulls.

WATCHDogs hired to keep seagulls away from Opera House

An echidna interrupted the Bathurst 1000 race on Sunday. Source: Fox Sports via Daily Motion.

WATCHSee the moment a spiked intruder interrupted the Bathurst 1000

Oliver Caffrey

Dr Chant said NSW Health is "continuing to investigate" Omicron cases at Regents Park Christian School, St Peters Chanel Catholic Primary School in Regents Park and the Sydney indoor climbing gym at Villawood. Source: NSW Health.

WATCHOmicron cases are "expected to rise" as total increases to 25 in NSW

Shivé Prema
Matt Carr

Just one COVID-19 case in Hunter New England hospitals, five new cases

WATCHJust one COVID-19 case in Hunter New England hospitals, five new cases

Matt Carr

EVACUATED: Villages try to outrun plumes of volcanic ash as Mt Semeru erupts for the second time this year. Picture: @Yoeni2909

WATCHWatch as volcano erupts for second time this year

Emma Horn

New keys to the new Newcastle

New keys to the new Newcastle

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

A place to call home

A place to call home

VIEW INSURANCE - CHANGE YOUR VIEW: Every policy helps the Kindness Factory educate our children on the impact of kindness.

With a view to keep you covered

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

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

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Linda Lambrechts

PINK: Karen Maddison and Luke Alexander are taking part in the Big Three Trek from Newcastle to Sydney to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

'I was thinking the worst': personal battle behind cancer trek

Sage Swinton

READY: Probationary Constables at back, Elliot Pankhurst, Tom Soper, Luke Sweeney and at front, Daniel Muir, Emily Hall, Lauren Hughes, Dominic Francis and Sean Crowe at Newcastle Police Station. Picture: Simone De Peak

'Nervous, keen' recruits hit the ground in Newcastle

Sage Swinton

Future focused: Chief Executive Michael DiRienzo and Director of Infrastructure with Hunter New England Health Dr Ramsay Awad. Picture: Simone De Peak.

WATCHWATCH: "World's biggest" hospital solar array at The John

Ethan Hamilton

PINK: Karen Maddison and Luke Alexander are taking part in the Big Three Trek from Newcastle to Sydney to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

'I was thinking the worst': personal battle behind cancer trek

Outstanding success: One of the Nanga Mai winners Tameka Murray of Toronto High received an award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.

Hunter and Lake Macquarie students claim state awards

Ethan Hamilton

Virtual reality: The team made up of Port Stephens SES members Jamie Barnett, David Douglas, Ken Hepplewhite and Alysha Springett and NSW Ambulance members Jane Huebner (Singleton) and Steven Young (Rutherford) at the World Rescue Challenge. Picture: Supplied.

WATCHHunter Valley Rescue compete on world stage

Ethan Hamilton

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

STAYING CONNECTED: Lex Marinos and Patricia Amphlett take radio and podcast listeners on a romp through the perils, pitfalls and precious moments of ageing.

Radio and podcast show targets older Australians

Eileen Wood

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

File photo.

Queensland borders set to open early

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ANSWERING THE CALL: Harvest casuals Fergus Ewart and Briana Brown at GrainCorp's Murchison East site.

GrainCorp puts out a further call for workers

Gregor Heard

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

PRICE RISE: Dairy farmers have welcomed a price increase in supermarket-branded milk.

Supermarket milk price lift welcomed

Carlene Dowie

Broken Hill City Council mayor Darriea Turley has been elected as the new president of LGNSW. Photo: File

Country mayor to head up state's peak representative body

Billy Jupp