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Matt Carr

Newcastle

Senior Deputy Editor at Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Herald deputy editor. Enormous Sleater-Kinney fan. he/him

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  • 5 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Matt Carr

    Two whales captured during a spectacular double breach. Pictures by Unique Prints by MelTHEY may have snagged a few small fish with their lines, but this spectacular double whale breach off Swansea Heads was the catch of the day for Melissa New and her husband Peter on Sunday. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

  • 1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Matt Carr

    The rise will help pay for the Belmont desalination plant's construction. Picture suppliedTHE typical Hunter Water bill will jump 6.9 per cent next financial year, the state's pricing regulator has confirmed. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

  • 2 weeks ago | canberratimes.com.au | Matt Carr

    The city reveals its surprises slowly; if you know where to look. Cairns Aquarium. Picture: Tourism and Events QueenslandBy Matt CarrUpdated June 12 2025 - 12:00pm, first published 2:00pmYou expect the blue to hit you when you drop into Cairns in Far North Queensland, but it's the green that rushes the senses. The lush hills around the airport give way to tropical tranches of rampant growth before you've even fully reached the city itself. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

  • 2 weeks ago | portstephensexaminer.com.au | Laura Rumbel |Matt Carr

    Newcastle Airport announces direct Bali route. Picture by Marina NeilNewcastle Airport's international terminal is set to be a game charger for Port Stephens tourism. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperWilliamtown is officially the Hunter's gateway to the world, with Newcastle Airport securing its first ongoing international service beyond Australasia.

  • 2 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Matt Carr

    Police siren with lights. POLICE have pleaded with motorists to take greater care on the roads after a spate of dangerous incidents during the long weekend road blitz. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaOfficers kicked off at Weakleys Drive in Beresfield about 5.30pm on Saturday after a sedan failed to stop a a red light.

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RT @BadWritingTakes: JK Rowling demands specific examples of her bigotry, gets one of the most brutal threads I've ever read on her, and go…

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27 Jun 24

RT @BarryToohey: Knight signs new deal, a veteran commits for a further season while another departs for Souths plus KP’s return. My Toohey…