The theatre has long been a powerful tool when it comes to tackling tough topics. Now mental illness is taking centre stage...
FIRE HIGHLIGHTS HEXHAM SWAMP POLLUTIONA fire in the Hexham Swamp has highlighted one of Newcastle’s dirty secrets. Thousands of dumped tyres are not only...
NEWCASTLE COUNCIL CONCERNED OVER ARBORIST REPORTNewcastle councillors are concerned by the findings of a new arborist’s report on the stability of the Laman Street figs. ...
LAKE MACQUARIE P-PLATER KILLED IN CAR CRASHA Lake Macquarie p-plater was killed and another person injured in a three-car collision on the New England Highway at Maitland...
CRITICISM OVER DELAYS IN WICKS AND HOUSTON CASESA Newcastle magistrate has criticised the defence and prosecution, for delays in the drugs cases against former Knights players, Danny...
THIRD MAN CHARGED OVER SHOOTING DEATHA third man has been charged with murder over the shooting death of a 21-year-old man at Raymond Terrace in June. The 18-year-old from...
POTENTIAL ASTHMA BREAKTHROUGHResearchers say a new approach to asthma treatment appears to be working. A drug being trialled around the world is offering hope to...
GPT’S POSITION UNLIKELY TO CHANGEDeveloper GPT has dashed any hope it could reversing its decision to scrap its Newcastle CBD redevelopment. State politicians...
Former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins continues to build a career in business.
Already boasting a swim wear range, she’s about to launch a shoe label, and has plans to move towards interior design and property development with partner Jake.
It’s enough to keep any 26-year-old busy, but she loves coming home to Newcastle and that’s where our own Jim Callinan caught up with Jen.
Wyong’s Mitch Williams has won Newcastle Rugby League’s Player of the Year award, on a night where the Roos and Maitland...
JETS TO FFA: SHOW US THE MONEYFootball Federation Australia is yet to commit to providing any financial assistance to the Newcastle Jets, but the club is hoping...
INJURIES ROCK PREPARATIONS FOR NHRU FINALSTo Newcastle and Hunter Rugby, and reigning premiers Wanderers have suffered a huge blow, ahead of their do-or-die final against...
JETS FUTURE UP IN THE AIRThe future of the Newcastle Jets remains clouded tonight as players and staff continue to wait on unpaid wages. Although...
DUREAU’S FINAL FLINGThere’s set to be an emotional farewell this weekend for departing Knights back Scott Dureau. He’ll get one last...
JETS FAIL TO PAY RAISES QUESTIONSNewcastle Jets CEO John Tsatsimas will meet with players tomorrow after the club failed to make a scheduled payment to them last...
HUNTER CLUBBIES KEEN FOR ELITE SERIESA new national ironman series set to be unveiled tomorrow, is causing a real buzz among elite surf lifesavers. At least two...
