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Explosive diarrhoea and bum jokes: Andy Griffiths has kids hooked on books

Fun Day Sunday at the Newcastle Writers Festival was all about joy.

Last updated 0 days, 0 hr, 47 min, 19 sec ago by Josh Leeson

Wife prays for husband in hospital only weeks after dream Vegas wedding

'He treats me like his queen and makes me laugh.'

Last updated 0 days, 1 hr, 47 min, 19 sec ago by Damon Cronshaw

Newcastle school's e-bike strategy could be a starting point for NSW Premier

Letters: 'Perhaps the NSW government should think about introducing a trial for all e-bike users in Newcastle?'

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'I wanted to keep stories of her alive': Carr shares honest truth of grief

The former premier was at his most human and honest on Sunday.

Last updated 0 days, 11 hr, 17 min, 19 sec ago by Josh Leeson

'Vibrant city': former railway station to get restaurants, cafe and a pub

'This transformation will create new opportunities for events.'

Last updated 0 days, 14 hr, 47 min, 19 sec ago by Damon Cronshaw

'Natural fit for us': Schwartz sale ensures drinks flow on at beer fest

The 10th Newcastle Beer Festival on Saturday won't be the last.

Last updated 0 days, 14 hr, 59 min, 19 sec ago by Josh Leeson

The parenting podcast cutting through the social media 'snake oil'

A paediatrician and author with a popular podcast has moved to Newcastle to work on Guiding Growing Minds.

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23,000 new Hunter homes on hold until road upgrades completed

UDIA report shows more than 22,800 homes and 130 hectares of employment land are delayed due to unfunded enabling infrastructure.

Last updated 0 days, 18 hr, 47 min, 19 sec ago by Matthew Kelly

'No stopping it': racing yacht goes up in smoke in Newcastle Harbour

'Booms laid in the harbour to contain debris and spillage.'

Last updated 0 days, 18 hr, 17 min, 19 sec ago by Damon Cronshaw

250% sale increase: why petrol prices are driving people to electric cars

Rising petrol prices have Hunter drivers turning to electric options.

Last updated 0 days, 21 hr, 17 min, 19 sec ago by Sage Swinton