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'How do we tell Mum?': those were the words that will haunt me forever

Why am I being so open? Because this is real life. It's traumatic, but it's real.

Youth education central to national action on violence

Labor has committed $4 million to educate future generations on the impact of harmful online content portraying damaging...

'Get on the tools': Hunter women overcome skill shortages to build careers in construction

Maitland women build rewarding trade careers to help address NSW skill shortages.

Financial pain, not peaking prices driving fuel theft

A build-up in financial pressure over time is more likely to lead to someone stealing fuel than a...

'Difficult' test looming in neo-Nazi High Court case

A political party the government argues is a Trojan Horse for neo-Nazi groups is challenging hate group legislation...

'Economically disastrous': Hanson's super policy panned

Allowing workers to divert a quarter of their super income to rent and mortgage payments won't pump up...

Bondi was but one example of unchecked hate. And we're all paying the price for it

'It feels like we're living in a twilight zone.'

Mike Newman's pitch to win over coal country and the state

Mike Newman believes small government and coal-fired power can unlock the Hunter's future prosperity.

Cheaper rail loop but project still dogged by critics

A city-shaping rail project has been pared back as a new state premier eyes savings to burnish his...

Woman dies after car crashes into shopping centre cafe

Police are investigating after a car fatally struck a pedestrian and ploughed into a cafe at a popular...

Mystery surrounds man found with critical injuries

Police have identified a young man found unconscious and with critical injuries on a popular walking trail, but...

'Incorrect': Joyce steps in on party's migration target

One Nation has been forced to clarify its stance on migration after its newest MP claimed its numbers...

Fears unregulated mining could imperil Pacific nations

Australia is being urged to help protect the resource-rich Pacific region from an imminent threat of a deep-sea...

Nothing ruins a spy drama like a dog poo ad

AdStop's a great idea, not just for gambling ads

Elderly couple rescued after two nights in bogged car

Police have praised a missing elderly couple for staying with their car after it got stuck on a...

2026 Hunter Local Business Awards - Finalists

2026 Hunter Local Business Awards - Finalists, published by the Newcastle Herald.

Even more reasons why we'll always love Whitney Houston

There's a new album of hits and a Barbie doll in her image.

Ask Property: We are set to sell this spring. How do we find a good agent?

Don't sign with an agent until you have followed these crucial steps.