A Hunter Valley community group has won a landmark High Court battle over the expansion of the Mount Pleasant coal mine near Muswellbrook.
The High Court ruled in favour of the Denman Aberdeen...
Detectives have renewed calls for public assistance as investigations continue into the death of a man whose body was found on a vacant property at Elermore Vale.
About 12:30pm on Wednesday 19 August,...
Newcastle SES volunteers will soon have a permanent, purpose-built base, with a $4.5 million refurbishment of the City of Newcastle Unit’s new headquarters now underway.
The NSW Government-funded project will transform an existing...
A 78 year old man has been charged with 21 offences following an investigation into alleged child sexual assaults dating back more than three decades.
NSW Police launched an investigation in May 2026...
Four people have lost their lives on NSW roads during the Labour Day long weekend, as police issued more than 9,000 infringement notices during a four-day statewide operation.
Operation Labour Day ran from...
A new multisport facility has opened at the University of Newcastle, honouring two of the region’s best-known community advocates, Mark and Kirralee Hughes.
The Mark and Kirralee Hughes Sports Common at the Callaghan...
Two minors are alleged to have been inside a vehicle involved in a spectacular early-morning crash at Ashtonfield on Tuesday.
Footage of the incident has circulated widely online, showing a vehicle travelling at...
The Cessnock Hospital redevelopment has reached its highest point of construction, with a topping out event marking the progress of the new two storey acute services building.
Designed to meet Cessnock’s growing and...
Kids with Cancer Foundation has shown continuous support of John Hunter Children’s Hospital for over 27 years contributing over $2 million.
For rural Australian families coming face to face with the unbearable battle...
A new generation of female lifeguards will hit Newcastle’s beaches this summer, as the city prepares for another busy patrol season.
Lexi Sutherland and Bronte Bowker are the latest recruits to complete Newcastle’s...
Sleap Walk will return for its third year this November, with a new coastal route and more ways for the community to get involved.
Sleapy’s Foundation will host the annual event on Saturday...
Plumbing wasn’t always part of the plan for 17 year old Callie Hagan, but after swapping veterinary nursing for the tools, the Denman apprentice is now proudly carrying on a family tradition...
Noticed a neighbour who always offers to mow your lawn? Seen a group of children helping someone cross the road? Now is their time to shine, with Muswellbrook Shire Council officially opening...
Lake Macquarie is set for a major upgrade within emergency care, with construction now starting on the new, Caves Beach Ambulance Station, following years of advocacy.
Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley joined...
Newcastle’s next generation of musicians will take over Broadmeadow this weekend, with a new all-ages festival giving young performers something increasingly difficult to find — a stage of their own.
Sonic Swing Fest...
A Newcastle-based philanthropic foundation has celebrated its fifth anniversary with a clear plan for the years ahead, including a goal to direct more than $100 million to organisations tackling social, environmental and...
Newcastle Weekly is giving five lucky readers the chance to win a double pass to Loca Vida, the spectacular cabaret-circus show currently taking over the Spiegeltent.
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Singleton manufacturer Morgan Engineering has capped off a standout year by claiming four major honours, including Business of the Year, at the 2026 Business Hunter Awards.
The company was among the big winners...
Motorists travelling from the Port of Newcastle towards the Central West are being warned to expect delays this week as roadworks coincide with an increase in oversized freight movements.
A number of maintenance...
New housing and development could be unlocked across Lake Macquarie following a $10 million investment to tackle the legacy of historic underground mining.
The Australian Government has committed the funding to the Lake...
Drivers across the Upper Hunter are being urged to slow down and stay alert around level crossings as police launch a new two-week safety campaign.
NSW Police will patrol five level crossings across...
