Newcastle Weekly
Newcastle Weekly
Wallsend scrubbing up for 150th anniversary celebrations
The heart of Wallsend is getting a clean and polish in preparation for its 150th anniversary celebrations in August.
Three women charged following social media brawl at Swansea
Police have charged three women for their alleged involvement in a prearranged brawl for social media earlier this month in Swansea.
Health warning: Diarrhoeal disease cryptosporidiosis on rise
Children aged under ten are being hit hardest by cryptosporidiosis - diarrhoea often transferred from swimming pools - NSW Health warns
Charges laid following break and enter at Woodberry
A man and two teenagers, who threatened a Hunter resident with a knife, will face court following several aggravated break and enters.
Solman hat-trick bowls over JPC
The combined Singleton and Cessnock districts’ 40-over cricket competition resumed at the weekend.
First Class 23 exhibition explores the human condition
“Students have explored the wide arc of what it means to be human, embracing love, strength, fear and loss in their works." First Class 23
Maitland bowls over Cessnock to claim John Bull Shield
Cessnock District Cricket Association’s John Bull Shield rep team went down to Maitland by 88 runs in the final at Lorn Park at the weekend.
Man caught with $22,000 worth of drugs in Newy
A Mayfield man has been charged after a person-search allegedly revealed he was carrying more than $20,000 worth of drugs.
Man charged following police pursuit through Newcastle
Hunter police have charged a Windale man following a pursuit through the streets of Newcastle this week.
Bird’s eye view wins top honour in Lake Mac photography prize
Birds and a glimpse at their view of our iconic waterway win Lake Macquarie City Council’s Explore Our Great Outdoors photography competition.
New signs to boost community disaster preparedness
Towns in the Singleton LGA are being fitted with signs aimed at reducing the risk of disasters and enhancing emergency preparedness.
HVO mining trucks deliver $32,500 for local charities
Five Upper Hunter charities have shared in $32,500 because of the coal hauled by Hunter Valley Operations’ (HVO) mining trucks.