New steel plant for Newcastle nearly three decades on from BHP’s closure
Newcastle’s historical steel-making identity is set for a rebirth, with an Australian company proposing to build a zero-emissions…
Opal 2.0 to bring digital ticketing
The NSW Government has announced the biggest overhaul of the Opal ticketing system in more than a decade,…
Authorities urge NSW beachgoers to cancel plans amid hazardous weather, surf conditions
Authorities are urging beachgoers to stay away from the NSW coastline this weekend, with potential “one-in-100-year” weather conditions…
Junior rugby league is back… and so is the dream
The eyes of the rugby league world are fixed on the structure known as Allegiant Stadium in Las…
Snake activity on the rise across Newcastle region
Snake sightings across Newcastle and the Hunter are increasing following a week of heavy rain and the return…
2026 Australia Day Long Weekend Newcastle
The 2026 Australia Day long weekend marks the end of summer holidays and the last chance to enjoy…
Reptile park’s plea to Hunter residents after COVID ‘bites’ milking program
Residents throughout the Hunter are being urgently asked to safely capture and donate funnel-web spiders found around their…
Storms set to whip up a frenzy throughout Hunter over summer
It appears the severe thunderstorms, which lashed the Hunter the previous week, are likely to be a regular…
Man dies under falling tree as storms take their toll
A man has been killed by a falling tree during surging storms that have left tens of thousands…
Startling find outside man’s home highlights $18 billion Australian issue
The deadly toll cats have taken on Australia’s native wildlife has been laid bare yet again, after an…