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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Squad reveal: Will new-look Knights still be finals contenders?

19 hours ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Renee Valentine

Jillaroos hooker Olivia Higgins, left, and rising talent Lilly-Ann White, pictured last year, are part of a new-look Knights squad for 2025. Picture by Marina NeilCoach Ben Jeffries believes the Knights can still be pushing for NRLW finals as they enter "a new era" following some big-name departures. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Councillors reject 584-dwelling development due to flooding and koala fears

20 hours ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Jamieson Murphy

Port Stephens councillors have unanimously rejected a rezoning proposal for a 584-home development at Anna Bay. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Two riders in hospital after separate crashes at Wallsend and Tuggerah

1 day ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Simon McCarthy |simon mccarthy

A motorcycle rider has been rushed to hospital with a badly broken leg after a crash involving a car at Wallsend on Tuesday evening. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Repacholi tapped as high-profile men's health envoy in PM's reshuffle

1 day ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Simon McCarthy |simon mccarthy

Hunter MP Dan Repacholi has been tapped as the Prime Minister's special envoy for men's health, reporting to Health Minister Mark Butler in Anthony Albanese's post-election reshuffle. HUNTER MP Dan Repacholi will serve as special envoy for men's health in the reshuffled Albanese frontbench. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Unimaginable': mum charged after her kids die in fire

1 day ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Laine Clark |Savannah Meacham

A mother has been charged after three of her children died in a terrifying house fire. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOSA mother-of-five has been charged with murder after a horror house fire devastated a family, killing three of her children. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
University reveals first courses to be taught in 2026 at new Central Coast campus

1 day ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Madeline Link

A concept design of the new University of Newcastle Gosford campus. Picture suppliedEDUCATION, social science, business and pathway programs will be the first to be taught at the University of Newcastle's new $67.3 million Gosford campus. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Eggs and the city: loved-up slug baths open for humans again as sea hares hop back in big pool

1 day ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Simon McCarthy |simon mccarthy

Hundreds of sea hares were removed, or made their own way out of Merewether Ocean Baths in the past week after a significant spawning event filled the popular swimming spot with adult slugs and their eggs. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Death cap mushroom sightings near venue of fatal meal

1 day ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Emily Woods

Erin Patterson is on trial for three murders and one attempted murder over a lunch at her home. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOSDeath cap mushrooms were spotted in the region around Erin Patterson's home in the months before she served up poisoned beef Wellingtons that killed three people. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Jet ski rider Mathew Durazza pleads guilty to crash that injured Don McLachlan

2 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Madeline Link

Merewether resident Don McLachlan holding the torn wetsuit he was wearing when he was hit by Mathew Durazza. Picture by Peter LorimerTHE SAME morning the jet ski rider who hit Don McLachlan and left him for dead prepared to face court, the 71-year-old put his togs on, waded into the ocean and went for a swim. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Mother charged with murdering three children after horror house fire

2 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Ayden Dawkins |Anna Houlahan

A mother has been charged with murdering three of her children after a "suspicious" fire engulfed their family home. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaThe 36-year-old, who remains in hospital under police guard was charged with murder, attempted murder and arson on May 13.