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'Countless hours' of care: meet the 2026 Newcastle Citizens of the Year
The Newcastle residents recognised for their dedication, compassion and leadership.
Last updated 1 days, 5 hr, 43 min, 10 sec ago by Jessica Belzycki
Councillor resigns over 'appalling' mid-term zoom meeting rule change
'It's very unfortunate that the state government has decided to do this.'
Last updated 1 days, 11 hr, 23 min, 10 sec ago by
$$2.1 million roadworks project to fix Hamilton South crash hotspot declared finished
The upgrade was prompted after hundreds of submissions calling for improvements flooded the council committee handling such projects.
Last updated 4 days, 4 hr, 19 min, 39 sec ago by Simon McCarthy
'Very unachievable': questions over change to Medowie High School price tag
The new school is estimated to cost more than $96 million to build.
Last updated 4 days, 17 hr, 41 min, 10 sec ago by Jessica Belzycki
Jerry Schwartz produces new flythrough of Rydges carousel for court case
Dr Jerry Schwartz has produced a new flythrough of his proposed Rydges Hotel carousel.
Last updated 4 days, 18 hr, 41 min, 10 sec ago by Matthew Kelly
'Extremely dangerous': how lifesavers say beach car park woes shifted the goalposts
The Birubi beach lower carpark has reopened temporarily for the long weekend, but lifesavers' safety concerns remain.
Last updated 5 days, 13 hr, 56 min, 10 sec ago by
Sixty prime Honeysuckle car parks to close, but here's the temporary fix
Demolition of the navigation tower is expected to take up to three weeks.
Last updated 6 days, 18 hr, 41 min, 10 sec ago by Madeline Link
'Slap in the face': council and Iris lock horns over East End conditions
Iris described the conditions as 'unworkable', but the council says they're consistent with other approvals.
Last updated 7 days, 18 hr, 11 min, 10 sec ago by Sage Swinton
Marina owner wins court appeal for two-storey addition and car park
The two-storey addition would include a members lounge, gym, pool, spa, pool lounge, and patio.
Last updated 8 days, 10 hr, 11 min, 10 sec ago by Sage Swinton
Why families are flocking to Lake Macquarie as regional boom continues
'It's a place where people come, they stay, and they don't leave very often.'
Last updated 8 days, 18 hr, 11 min, 10 sec ago by Madeline Link