Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald, often referred to as The Herald, is a daily tabloid newspaper that comes out from Monday to Saturday. It is based in Newcastle, New South Wales, which is the largest city in Australia that is not a capital city. This newspaper is unique as it is the sole local publication serving the wider Hunter Region and Central Coast area six days a week. The Herald is owned by Fairfax Media.

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New Lambton break-in: man allegedly caught with $3500 in stolen tools

1 day ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Sage Swinton

Police allege a man had $3500 in power tools and batteries in his possession when he was spotted running from a yard in New Lambton. 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 TriviaNewcastle police arrested the man after being called to a reports of a break and enter at a house on Royal Street just before 6am on June 27.
Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

2 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Jacob Shteyman |Tess Ikonomou

Australia says it will not be dictated to over how much it should spend on defence. Photo: Glenn Hunt/AAP PHOTOSAustralia is standing firm against US pressure to lift defence spending but looks "underdone" as European leaders endorse a five per cent commitment of their gross domestic product to security. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Brutal killer could spend rest of his life behind bars

2 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Tara Cosoleto

A neighbourhood dispute over tree felling led to a man being doused in petrol and set on fire. Photo: Supplied/AAP PHOTOSA remorseless killer who doused an innocent man in petrol and set him alight will likely spend the rest of his years behind bars for the brutal attack. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Families 'shattered' by wait for toolbox murder justice

2 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Rex Martinich |Laine Clark

Cory Breton's partner Miranda Parkinson and sister Tamara Kazim-Breton have spoken of their grief. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOSThe families of two people who were drowned in a toolbox have been "shattered" by a near-decade wait for justice and reliving the horror murders at consecutive trials. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Ex-student behind university breach to secure discounted parking, police allege

2 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Carla Mascarenhas

Police have charged a woman who was allegedly behind a series of cyber attacks at Western Sydney University that compromised student data. 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 TriviaPolice will allege in court that the woman initially exploited the Western Sydney University IT systems to secure unauthorised discounted parking on campus.
A month on from landslide as break-ins and structural movement continue

2 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Sage Swinton

The blocked off area and a sign left for potential looters on one of the homes. It's been more than a month since the New Lambton landslide, and homes have suffered more break-ins, and structural movement continues. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Tevaga won't stay at Manly, set for Super League move

2 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Scott Bailey

Manly's Jazz Tevaga (centre) has signed a two-year deal with Super League side Wakefield Trinity. Photo: HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOSManly have lost forward Jazz Tevaga to the Super League after the Samoan international opted to sign with Wakefield Trinity from next season. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
MP was 'breathing heavily' when he touched teen's buttocks, trial hears

3 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Grace Crivellaro

Kiama MP Gareth Ward outside the Downing Centre on May 26. Picture by Anna WarrA man who alleges NSW MP Gareth Ward sexually abused him when he was a teenager has told a jury the politician said he had done a massage course after he took him to bed. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Lake Macquarie organics recovery facility told to fix odour

3 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Sage Swinton

Lake Macquarie Organics Resource Recovery Facility has been issued a clean-up notice. Picture supplied by NSW EPA. The NSW Environment Protection Authority has issued a clean-up notice to address odour issues at the Lake Macquarie Organics Resource Recovery Facility after more than 70 complaints. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
A false dawn, or a chance to atone for a humiliating and catastrophic defeat?

3 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Rohan Connolly

Alastair Clarkson might be one of the greatest coaches of football's modern era, but he's not beyond using some old-fashioned motivational techniques to get his teams firing. And this week, he has a perfect opportunity to do so. Subscribe now for unlimited access.