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'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

The prime minister has urged for a curtailing of inducements that keep people gambling online, arguing it feeds...

'A dream realised': Maitland duo transform historic site into Eddie's cafe

Young entrepreneurs expand hospitality footprint with fourth cafe at Newcastle.

Iran makes new demands for reopening shipping strait

Iran has raised the bar in its demands on the US before it will agree to reopening the...

Cut-price smart glasses trigger privacy investigation

Australia's privacy watchdog has been asked to examine issues with smart glasses as access to the technology grows...

Push for more access in digital crime-fighting age

Police in one state may soon have the power to compel those with suspected organised crime links to...

Tributes for Chook: a 'bloke's bloke' taken too soon

Tributes have flowed from across the Hunter and beyond for the much-loved United Wambo shotfirer.

Inquiry set to recommend the Westpac rescue helicopter contract not be extended

Inquiry report set to question contract over workplace safety.

Chinese leader Xi arrives in NKorea for talks with Kim

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea with expectations his two-day visit will have big ramifications...

Iran declares end to attacks on Israel after flare-up

Iran has stopped its wave of attacks on Israel, its military says, after both countries exchanged fire for...

Funeral for Hamas chief, Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Mourners have carried the bodies of Hamas' armed wing chief and his wife and son in a funeral...

Ukraine drone attacks kill four in Moscow region

Russia is trying to fend off massive aerial attacks from Ukrainian drones which have killed at least three...

Trump says Iran's response to US proposal unacceptable

Oil prices have surged higher after Donald Trump labelled Iran's response to a US proposal aimed at ending...

Right-wing leaders tout migrant crackdowns before poll

Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan have addressed an anti-immigration rally in Canberra, focusing on migration levels ahead of...

Scope for jumping castle tragedy inquest detailed

An inquest into the deaths of six children in a primary school jumping castle accident could begin in...

NZ celebrates national day with call to support Maori

This year's celebration ‍of Waitangi Day in New Zealand carries added political weight ahead of a national election...

Best Medium SUV Starting Under $130K announced! 2026 CarsGuide Car of the Year: BMW X3, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Porsche Macan face off

With so many new and updated premium medium-sized SUVs starting from under $130K in Australia nowadays, it’s easy...

Creative souls plumb depths of emotion to capture winning tales in Herald short story competition

Meet the winners of the 2026 Newcastle Herald Short Story competition.

Hundreds mourn in Syria after deadly mosque bombing

A little-known group has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs...