Newcastle Herald
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Horrendous predator 'used boys up before casting them aside'.
Sam Rigney • 1hr ago
A-Leagues ruling body refuses to underwrite Jets if new owner not finalised.
James Gardiner and Anna Harrington • 2hrs ago
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Newcastle Jets players after the 1-0 loss to Adelaide on Friday night. Picture Jonathan Carroll
The top cost concerns were insurance, taxes and energy.
Jamieson Murphy • 55m ago
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More than 500g of ice was handed over for $112,000.
Anna Falkenmire • 55m ago
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Bar Beach carpark. File picture
Rates kept on hold for third consecutive month.
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold in March
Cape Byron and Julian Rocks now bear dual names.
Anna Houlahan
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A mother Humpback whale teaches her calf how to breach in waters off Cape Byron. Picture AP Photo/Dave Paton, Southern Cross Centre for Whale Research
'We're sorry for the impact on people's days.'
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
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Telstra is investigating an outage affecting mobile calls on March 19. Picture by AAP Image/Joel Carrett
Forty years on, the Warbirds Over Scone event will be 'better than ever'.
Jessica Belzycki • 1hr ago
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'I haven't played out of defence for probably 10 years.'
Craig Kerry • 45m ago
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Jimmy Oates during the 2-1 win over Weston on Sunday. Picture Sproule Sports Focus
Cogger in, Hastings out for clash with Melbourne.
Max McKinney • 1hr ago
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Jackson Hastings. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
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'I am a very lucky man.'
Jim Kellar • 25m ago
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Jordy Lennon was sent off in the 3-1 loss to Broadmeadow.
Craig Kerry • 1hr ago
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Jordy Lennon.
The vehicle was allegedly stolen from a home in Lambton.
Josh Leeson • 2hrs ago
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Cunneen was serving a jail term until 2026 before the decision.
Sam Rigney
Carly McBride was murdered in 2014 but her body wasn't found until 2016. Her boyfriend at the time of her disappearance, Sayle Newson, was later convicted of her murder.
British entertainer books Civic Theatre show.
Jim Kellar
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British comic and acting star David Walliams will play Newcastle on his Australia tour later this year. Picture supplied
From nude classical dancing to ukuleles and explosive magic.
Jim Kellar
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Natalie May, ventriloquist extraordinaire, performs The Desperate Showgirl in Newcastle Fringe on March 23-24 at Souths Merewether.
The region has been rocked by two branch closures.
Jamieson Murphy
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The region copped more wild weather than any other in the state.
Damaged solar panels at a Rutherford home in December 2023. Picture by Marina Neil
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Updates on breaking news, traffic and everything across the Hunter.
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'NSW Health continues to monitor developments in evidence.'
Damon Cronshaw
Maple Leaf House in Newcastle offers transgender health treatment. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Woman, girl rushed to hospital after fiery crash in front of crowd.
Anna Falkenmire
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The problematic intersection near North Arm Cove where residents say cars meet up to do burnouts in front of a crowd regularly. Pictures supplied
AGL rules out using Liddell site for future nuclear power station
Matthew Kelly
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Tomago Aluminium to issue massive tender for clean energy supply.
Matthew Kelly
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Former paramedic Allan Kruger-Davis is helping to keep the lights on.
Matthew Kelly
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Allan Kruger-Davis (L) after responding to an incident at the Newcastle coal loader as a paramedic and (R) as a recent Transgrid graduate.
Minister promises to accelerate renewable project approvals
Matthew Kelly
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Planning Minister Paul Scully speaking at a Property Council lunch in Newcastle this week. Picture by Jonathan Carroll.
A hot, wet summer caused the mould outbreak at Willyama.
Anna Houlahan
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Three Matildas stars and Ange Postercoglou return to Australia.
Sophia Baker
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is returning to Australia for Global football week. Picture by Nick Potts/PA Wire
The cost-recovery measure comes after a $200 million loss.
Anna McGuinness
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The cost of sending a small letter will increase by 30 cents from April 3. Picture by Australia Post
The event will be held in Melbourne on March 22-24.
Sophia Baker
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The Australian Grand Prix is back in Melbourne for 2024, with Oscar Piastri keen to return. Pictures by Zak Mauger/Motorsport Images/Sipa USA/Shutterstock
Croissants were 'clearly too tempting for this flexible burglar'.
Anna Houlahan
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Alleged bakery thief spotted stretching on CCTV. Picture Phillippa's Bakery/Instagram
What's on
'I am a very lucky man.'
Jim Kellar • 25m ago
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From nude classical dancing to ukuleles and explosive magic.
Jim Kellar
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British entertainer books Civic Theatre show.
Jim Kellar
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British comic and acting star David Walliams will play Newcastle on his Australia tour later this year. Picture supplied
In four days I saw more than 20 acts, and I would have loved to have seen more.
Alex Morris
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Katanga Junior from Tanzania and Alice Springs at WOMADelaide 2024. Picture by Alex Morris
'I haven't played out of defence for probably 10 years.'
Craig Kerry • 45m ago
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Cogger in, Hastings out for clash with Melbourne.
Max McKinney • 1hr ago
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Jackson Hastings. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Jordy Lennon was sent off in the 3-1 loss to Broadmeadow.
Craig Kerry • 1hr ago
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Jordy Lennon.
A-Leagues ruling body refuses to underwrite Jets if new owner not finalised.
James Gardiner and Anna Harrington • 2hrs ago
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Charlestown v City at No.1 Sportsground on Saturday and Sunday.
Josh Callinan
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Charlestown's Daniel Bailey will be playing his third Newcastle grand final in first grade. Picture by Peter Lorimer
It is understood that consortium FC32 has agreed on a sale price for the Jets and has plans to take the club forward. However, there is a stumbling block.
James Gardiner
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Jets coach Rob Statnton is frustrated that the club has been unable to nail down a new owner. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
These creations around the world are worth travelling for.
Susan Skelly • 2hrs ago
Hotel Review: 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami
Akash Arora
Natural beauty by the Atlantic: A look at one of Miami's best hotels
Here's what not to miss at the festival, from May 24 to June 15.
Bigger and better: Vivid Sydney launches this year's program
With savvy spending and budgeting, saving up for your next getaway could be easier than you may expect it to be.
If you're a fan of looking back at the marvels of ancestors, whilst looking forward from the bow with the salt air in your face, there's no better place to be than Europe.
If you're a fan of looking back at the marvels of ancestors, whilst looking forward from the bow with the salt air in your face, there's no better place to be than Europe. Picture Shutterstock
Remote islands make for captivating ports of call.
Cameron Wilson
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Secret beaches and chocolate hills: This cruise is packed with adventures
Review: Hawaiian Airlines' flight between Sydney and Honolulu.
Caden Helmers
Great economy and business cabins: This airline ticks all the boxes
Join a Bollywood tour, even if you've never seen an Indian movie.
Akash Arora
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Secret Switzerland: The key to the most cinematic locations
The meeting was about two proposed estates in the city's west.
Sage Swinton
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The community meeting attracted 120 people. Picture supplied
The historic pub dates back to the 1930s.
Jade Lazarevic • 1hr ago
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Rates kept on hold for third consecutive month.
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold in March
The property spans 1,763 square metres across three lots.
Jade Lazarevic
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The Heights Family Church of Christ building at 137 to 141 Croudace Street in New Lambton is for sale by expressions of interest. Picture supplied
Getting a bigger loan can be done.
Melissa Kehagias
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Exclusive low maintenance home in prime location close to lake
Exclusive low maintenance home in prime location to shops, schools and lake
The building was last sold in 2012 for $325,000.
Jade Lazarevic
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380 Hunter Street in Newcastle has sold for $1.6 million to a Newcastle-based investor. Picture supplied
Surely death has enough red tape without the additional worry of real estate issues?
Paul Scott
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Safe rule-breaking or mischievous acts can bring significant rewards for our wellbeing.
Tarnya Davis
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Spontaneity offers lifeline to joy
State's short-term planning vision for Newcastle has destroyed any hope for a remarkable Honeysuckle precinct
Bradley Perrett
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NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully, and Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation marketing images showing what Honeysuckle HQ could look like.
'I'm worried I might fall off the perch before I'm 82'
Letters to the Editor
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Daniel Saifiti. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Letters to the editor: Massive homes may play part in property pain
Letters to the Editor
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Massive homes may play part in property pain

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'I am a very lucky man.'
Jim Kellar • 25m ago
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'I haven't played out of defence for probably 10 years.'
Craig Kerry • 45m ago
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Jimmy Oates during the 2-1 win over Weston on Sunday. Picture Sproule Sports Focus
The top cost concerns were insurance, taxes and energy.
Jamieson Murphy • 55m ago
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General Organic owner Lina Bryukhova says the high cost of businesses was preventing her from expanding. Picture by Simone De Peak

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The UK's deputy prime minister has used a democracy summit to launch a new compact that aims to counter deceptive use of AI by foreign states in elections.
Josh Smith • 23m ago
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will restate the US's commitment to the Philippines as he visits Manila amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.
Jim Gomez • 49m ago
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo on his visit to Manila. (AP PHOTO)
Japan's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years, ending a policy of negative rates meant to boost the economy.
Leika Kihara • 1hr ago
Markets will look to Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda for clues on the pace of further rate hikes. (AP PHOTO)
From the thrill of a seaplane flight ferrying you to lunch atop a glacier, to rolling through the soaring Rockies in a glass-covered train, the Canadian province of British Columbia is overflowing with experiences that fill travellers with wonder.
Rosie Ryan
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Trailblazing Australian company led by Tracey Seipel formulated an award-winning herbal formula that has revolutionised bladder control, helping the many millions of people affected.
Time to talk about a key health issue for women - urinary incontinence.
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Have you retired and been able to access your superannuation savings but are now considering returning to work?
Rosie Ryan
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There are issues to consider before taking the plunge to re-enter the workforce after retirement. Picture Shutterstock

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The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Land
A Tamworth based filly broke the top-price record set in 2023.
Elka Devney • 25m ago
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Elson Boy wins Country Championships qualifier.
Virginia Harvey • 1hr ago
Regular faces in the wings at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, Helan and David Wallings; David is recalled since his passing in January this year. Picture by Steve Hart
Beaumont is an outstanding 1197 hectare grazing property with quality irrigation that will be auctioned on April 12.
Mark Phelps • 2hrs ago
Beaumont is an outstanding 1197 hectare grazing property with quality irrigation that will be auctioned on April 12. Picture supplied
Steers sold to firm market at Gloucester while heifers were back, in line with other selling centres.
Better lines of Gloucester Angus sold firm on Thursday. File photo.
2023 Sunrice Ricegrower of the Year awarded to Robert and April Andreazza
Stephen Burns
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Rice harvest - Julian Zanatta, Sunrice director and chairman rice grower services with Robert and April Andreazza, Farm 1996, Willbriggie, 2023 Sunrice Ricegrower of the Year.
Car Expert
Toyota Australia is keen on a hydrogen future, starting with the wider availability of its Mirai FCEV which could then lead to more models.
James Wong • 32m ago
Modelling by an electric vehicle lobby group says the Australian car industry will meet proposed CO2 targets over the next several years.
William Stopford • 36m ago
Carmakers will meet new emissions standards, says electric car lobby group
A class action launched by 8000 Australian taxi and hire car owners and operators has resulted in Uber paying a $272 million settlement.
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Taxi drivers win as Uber settles class action
Genesis says the value for money it offers with features like its free servicing will continue to attract buyers in tougher economic times.
William Stopford
Mercedes-AMG has shown off its rival to the Porsche Taycan for the first time, albeit with heavy camouflage.
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG’s Porsche Taycan rival steps out