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Newcastle Greens councillor John Mackenzie pushes for affordable housing levy on new development  Newcastle HeraldNEED: John Mackenzie at a Greens media event last month. He will ask Newcastle councillors to adopt affordable housing levies in Newcastle. Picture Marina ...

Newcastle Beachwatch with Dave Anderson: Tuesday, March 26, 2019  Newcastle HeraldONSHORE winds to get up after a front that has come through overnight. There will be some increase after yesterday's flat conditions but not a great deal of ...

Secrets of east Antarctic glacier revealed  Newcastle HeraldScientists have discovered massive underwater lakes beneath the largest glacier in east Antarctica, a find they hope can lead to a better understanding of ice...

Tyrrell's foster mother returns to testify  Newcastle HeraldWilliam Tyrrell's foster mother is due to return for a second emotional day of questioning at an inquest into the boy's disappearance and suspected death. The...

Flanagan denies links to Cronulla cap rort  Newcastle HeraldBanned former Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has denied having any knowledge of salary cap rorting during his time at the embattled NRL club. Flanagan ...

Ex-teammate tips NSW return for Ferguson  Newcastle HeraldJared Waerea-Hargreaves expects Blake Ferguson to fire back into State of Origin and Test contention this year as the tearaway winger prepares to return to ha.

'Egg boy' says senator hit united people  Newcastle HeraldA Melbourne teenager who rose to fame for smashing an egg on an ultra-conservative independent Queensland senator's head says the crack has united ...

Roar A-League keeper to face Sydney FC  Newcastle HeraldHe might have to be dragged off the training field to prevent a recurrence of the bad back which had ruled him out of their last match against Melbourne Victo...

Newcastle forward Calum Green cited for allegedly biting opponent  The GuardianNewcastle face losing their second row Calum Green for the rest of the season after he was cited for allegedly biting the Sale hooker Rob Webber last weekend.

Transfer news: Joelinton distances himself from €60m Newcastle move  Goal.comJoelinton insists he will stay at Hoffenheim despite reported interest from Newcastle United and RB Leipzig.

Transfer news: Joelinton distances himself from €60m Newcastle move  GoalJoelinton insists he will stay at Hoffenheim despite reported interest from Newcastle United and RB Leipzig.

Newcastle manager Benitez happy Dubravka linked with Juventus  Tribal FootballNewcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is unconcerned by talk surrounding Martin Dubravka.The goalkeeper's agent has publicly stated that a number of ...

Minor parties upset over NSW count delays  Newcastle HeraldNearly a dozen minor parties and independents claim they have been treated with contempt by those in charge of counting votes for the NSW election.

Arsenal receive quadruple boost for Newcastle clash  Tribal FootballThe international break has not been as bad as initially feared for Arsenal.Aaron Ramsey was withdrawn for Wales' win over Slovakia over the weekend due to.

Cyclist Brigitte Nilsen farewelled at memorial at Newcastle Ocean Baths  Newcastle HeraldBrigitte Nilsen was remembered as a "loving and heartfelt woman", avid cyclist, and "part of the family" of Newcastle's yoga community at a beachside memorial ...

NSW Police investigate former NSW Origin representative and Newcastle Knight Jarrod Mullen over alleged drug supply syndicate  Newcastle HeraldFormer Newcastle Knights halfback Jarrod Mullen is being investigated by police in relation to an alleged drug supply syndicate in Newcastle and Lake ...

Berejiklian wins majority as Daley quits  Newcastle HeraldThe Berejiklian government has secured a majority in the NSW parliament as the drama surrounding Labor drags on with Michael Daley quitting as leader but ...

Opinion | WorkSafe sentence puts spotlight on safety complacency  Newcastle HeraldIn January the ABC reported that, WorkSafe Victoria, sentenced the first person to jail for recklessly endangering a worker. The owner of the junk yard, Maria ...

Opinion | Impact of new laws to combat illegal phoenixing  Newcastle HeraldWhile the tidal wave of regulation, governance and accountability continues to grow, the federal government has introduced laws to combat illegal phoenixing ...

Opinion | Don't believe that customers only ever buy on price  Newcastle HeraldI have been working with a business owner who offers an excellent *service*, is reliable and gets very good results for his clients. He generates plenty of enquiries ...

Newcastle light rail transitions to promised peak frequency of a tram every 7.5 minutes  Newcastle HeraldLight rail began operating in mid-February and the trams were running every 10 minutes in peak periods.

Coniglio headlines AFL free agency list  Newcastle Herald*Fresh* from his best-afield start to the season, GWS star Stephen Coniglio headlines the AFL's list of free agents. Coniglio joins Richmond premiership player...

Roosters sign 25-year Allianz Stadium deal  Newcastle HeraldThe Sydney Roosters have signed a 25-year agreement to play out of the new $730 million Allianz Staidum after the project's future was assured following Satur.

Man defamed in 'coward punch' report: QC  Newcastle HeraldAn Englishman was inconsolable after being defamed in a "sensationalised" TV news report depicting him as having got away with landing a coward punch on a ...

Man attacked by shark at Whitsundays  Newcastle HeraldA man attacked by a shark in the Whitsundays is in a serious but stable condition after being rescued from a diving pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. The man...

Newcastle youngster reveals why this season has been ‘the worst’  OnefootballNewcastle youngster Jamie Sterry has admitted this season has been the toughest of his life after seeing a loan move to Crewe cut short. Sterry left St James ...

Harness racing: Hunter-trained trio into group 1 Gold Chalice final  Newcastle HeraldBobs Farm trainer Geoff Harding expects Roll With Lachlan to take plenty of improvement from a fast-finishing second in heats of the group 1 Gold Chalice at ...

May in crisis talks with MPs, Brexiteers  Newcastle HeraldBritish Prime Minister Theresa May held crisis talks with senior colleagues and hardline Brexiteers, trying to breathe life into her twice-defeated European d...

Johnson to make Australian rugby debut in Newcastle  The AgeNew Australian rugby overlord Scott Johnson will make the Waratahs' round-seven clash with the Sunwolves his first order of business after touching down in ...

Johnson to make Australian rugby debut in Newcastle  Sydney Morning HeraldNew Australian rugby overlord Scott Johnson will make the Waratahs' round-seven clash with the Sunwolves his first order of business after touching down in ...

Down the fairway: Belmont teenager on course for bright future  Newcastle HeraldON COURSE: Makensie Toole hopes to win a maiden women's metropolitan major pennants title with St Michael's on Sunday. Picture: Simone De Peak.

Vics' Maddinson ruled out of Shield final  Newcastle HeraldNic Maddinson's broken thumb means Victorian veteran Cameron White is set to return for the Sheffield Shield final against NSW. Victoria confirmed on Monday ...

Blues applaud bonus points in Shield final  Newcastle HeraldThe old cricket rivalry between NSW and Victoria is alive and well, according to one of the Blues' senior players, who has applauded the bonus-point system be.

Daley stands down as NSW Labor leader  Newcastle HeraldMichael Daley has quit as NSW Labor leader following the party's poor showing in the weekend's state election, but he's vowed to contest a leadership ballot t...

Racing: Sammie Clenton eyeing bigger return after comeback victories  Newcastle HeraldSAMMIE Clenton admits she was unsure if she'd ever return to race riding after two serious falls in 2016. HAPPY RETURN: Sammie Clenton, pictured with the ...

Vic beach trip crash tragedy was avoidable  Newcastle HeraldA Boxing Day trip to the beach turned into a "completely avoidable tragedy" when a Chinese man failed to read some road signs, or give way, in country Victori...

Berejiklian govt secures majority in NSW  Newcastle HeraldThe Berejiklian government has secured a majority in NSW by winning a 47th seat in the 93-seat lower house following the weekend's election. The coalition ...

Digivizer and the University of Newcastle collaborate to support PR students  mUmBRELLA*Digital tech, analytics and data company Digivizer has collaborated with the University of Newcastle to make its platform available for PR students. The.

Newcastle: Why the NSW coastal area is Australia's smartest city  Daily TelegraphThe coastal city has been reinventing itself since the 1800s, but the latest iteration is attracting global attention.

Hunter Water Hunter Hero 2019: Robert and Emil Dan  Newcastle HeraldEmil and Robert Dan will both receive Order of Australia honours for their services to the community, and their efforts to combat lung disease.

Cyclist to be farewelled at memorial at Newcastle Ocean Baths  Newcastle HeraldA memorial is being held for the cyclist killed in a crash last Wednesday.

Need a splash of colour in your life?  Newcastle HeraldTopics: The colours of house paint and Tony Abbott's discovery of street libraries.