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Investigations into overnight house fire at Bar Beach continue

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:39:51 +0000

Also - we've heard from the Titans camp ahead of the club's Magic Round clash with the Knights.

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Business Hunter puts in its federal budget wishlist ahead of tomorrow

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:41:48 +0000

Also - concerns about staffing issues impacting the Cessnock urgent care clinic.

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Newcastle Uni staff secure pay rise

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:58:12 +0000

Plus - one of the Hunter's top golf courses is up for sale

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The Knights name team to face Dragons this weekend

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:05:23 +0000

Also - the cost of the Newcastle Lord Mayor by-election revealed.

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Former Knights enforcer Daniel Saifiti speaks after medically retiring

Mon, 04 May 2026 20:00:34 +0000

Also today - the current Newcastle ferry fleet to remain in operation for another decade.

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Shots fired into home in Charlestown

Sun, 03 May 2026 20:15:54 +0000

Plus - a man's been knocked unconscious in a brazen bashing on a bus in Belmont

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Police investigate dozens of suspicious grass fires in the Valley

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:57:05 +0000

Also - NSW win the Women's State of Origin opener in Newcastle overnight.

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Women's State of Origin kicks off in Newcastle

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:47:09 +0000

The NSW Blues have never won at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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BOMB SCARE: Glendale Shopping Centre evacuated

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:50:51 +0000

Police are doing a sweep of the area

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The Knights name five big inclusions for Sunday's home clash with the Bunnies

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:51:21 +0000

Also today - Newcastle Council releases its latest draft budget for public exhibition.

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Hunter Water to supply drinking water from Tomago Sandbeds

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:06:13 +0000

Also - we've heard from the Jets camp as A-League finals loom.

Image: Hunter Water

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The Knights downed by the Panthers in Newcastle

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:11:11 +0000

The hosts were rolled 44-12 at McDonald Jones Stadium overnight.

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Hundreds of cannabis plants found in Newcastle drug house

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:53:25 +0000

Plus - another injury blow for the Knights

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Charges laid following fatal crash at Bulahdelah last year

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:43:08 +0000

Also - we've heard from the Knights camp ahead of facing the Panthers Sunday.

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The Knights squad to face the Panthers this weekend revealed

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:26:25 +0000

There's one big change to the run-on side ahead of Sunday's clash at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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Major high-speed rail industry briefing to play out in Newcastle today

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:16:40 +0000

Also today - we've heard from the Jets coach following its Premiers Plate win.

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Emergency crews battle early morning fire at Glendale Tech High School

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:59:24 +0000

Also - the Knights rolled by the Roosters in Sydney - 38 to 24.

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Man charged following alleged motorbike collision on Fernleigh track at Kahibah

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:30:22 +0000

Also today - its been revealed more than quarter of voters in the Newcastle Lord Mayor by-election will do so via pre-poll or postal vote.

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Evacuations following overnight kitchen fire in Hamilton

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:31:22 +0000

Also - talk NSW could launch its own diesel fuel reserve independent of the Federal Government.

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Pharmacists will soon be able to prescribe the pill in NSW

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:58:01 +0000

Also - a more than quarter of a billion dollar industrial development at Black Hill has been approved.

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Big changes to the Knights starting side to face the Roosters

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:38 +0000

Also - the latest rent stats show a 2% rise in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie over the quarter.

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Dylan Brown to return, two key forwards to miss Knights clash with Roosters

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:11:54 +0000

Also - NSW Government to spend $100M on new EV chargers and other supports.

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Port Stephens Koala Hospital awarded millions in research funding

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:43:04 +0000

Also - talk of a Knights engine room shakeup ahead of the club's clash with the Roosters.

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The RTBU calls for the return of passenger train services to Cessnock

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:04:42 +0000

Also - the Knights announce the signing of veteran forward Marata Niukore.

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The Knights go down 42-22 against the Tigers at Campbelltown

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:02:26 +0000

Also - full-strength beer will remain available at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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The life of the Chain Valley Colliery has been extended two years

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:49:54 +0000

Delta say the decision secures hundreds of jobs.

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Police investigate fatal truck crash in the Singleton area

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:47:06 +0000

Also today - the hospitality sector sends an SOS to the NSW Government as costs and red tape weigh heavy on the industry.

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There's been a measles alert issued for the Hunter

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:52:16 +0000

Also - we've heard from Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland ahead of the club's clash with the Tigers.

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A new report claims the Newcastle to Sydney train line will reach capacity in fifteen years

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:57:29 +0000

Also - there's been a measles alert issued in the Hunter.

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The Roads Minister talks up the M1 extension to Raymond Terrace opening this year

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:46:18 +0000

Also - a safety audit of Hamilton officially launched today.

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The M1 to Raymond Terrace extension to open to drivers this year

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:41:55 +0000

Also - the Knights extended squad to face the Tigers this Sunday revealed.

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One of the Hunter's main men in Canberra says fuel imports locked in till mid-May

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:28:31 +0000

Also - a new needle-free flu jab is now available for NSW toddlers.

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Two charged following alleged diesel theft at Black Hill construction site

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:52:25 +0000

Also - two Knights stars cited by the NRL Judiciary cleared to play the Tigers on Sunday.

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We've heard from the Raiders camp ahead of their clash with the Knights Easter Sunday

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:51 +0000

Also - more Hunter domestic violence support services on the way.

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The Jets keeper speaks ahead of tonight's clash with Macarthur

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:58:44 +0000

Also - local councils call on NSW Government to make sure LGAs have fuel for essential services like garbage pick-up.

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We've heard from the Jets men's coach ahead of tomorrow's clash with Macarthur

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:42:08 +0000

Also - the NRMA releases concerning new stats on driver fatigue in NSW.

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The latest Hunter unemployment figures make for good reading

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:19:27 +0000

Also - the Knights name a mostly unchanged squad for its Easter Sunday home clash with the Raiders.

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Work completed on the new helipad at the John Hunter expansion

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:57:54 +0000

Also - Lake Mac shines in the latest Regional Movers Index.

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Lake Mac shines in the latest Regional Movers Index

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:01:17 +0000

Also - two big names expected to be included in the Knights extended squad to face the Raiders.

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Two teens seriously injured in Belmont e-bike crash

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:48:11 +0000

Also - the NSW Government rules out free or cheaper public transport as the fuel crisis continues.

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The Station in Newcastle in line for a major overhaul

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:02:58 +0000

There's new cafes, a pub, restaurants and a function centre planned for the former heavy rail site.

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Erosion fears along Newcastle beaches ahead of forecast monster swell

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:25:02 +0000

Plus - the crocodile found in a Wallsend creek is off to a new home

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Leonardo DiCaprio joins fight to save rare frog on Lake Macquarie outskirts

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:44:22 +0000

Plus - the fuel crisis blamed for Easter holiday booking cancellations at NSW caravan parks

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Newcastle Council wants city's buses brought back into public hands

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:09:04 +0000

Plus - investigations continue into last week's fish kill event in the Hunter River

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Newcastle muso recovering well after stabbing attack

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:22:44 +0000

Plus - a Newcastle high school is banning e-bikes

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Musician stabbed at Merewether Bowling Club

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:04:18 +0000

Plus - calls to make public transport fares cheaper amid the ongoing fuel crisis

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Drug raids at Thornton, Macquarie Hills and Cardiff

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:12 +0000

Plus - Hunter power bills are expected to fall from July

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Homes across the Hunter turn a profit for most sellers

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:44:45 +0000

Homes across the Hunter turn a profit for most sellers

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Hunter tipped to be overlooked for Supercars return

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:32:10 +0000

Plus - the price of diesel in the Hunter has now jumped by more than $1/litre since the start of the month

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Robbie Williams ready to entertain Newcastle

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:59:26 +0000

Plus - latest crime data shows there's been a spike in sex offences in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

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