Newcastle news

Northampton’s fast start leaves flat Newcastle staring down the barrel  The GuardianNewcastle appear doomed to Premiership relegation after a 17-31 defeat by swashbuckling Northampton at Kingston Park.

Grey nurse shark bites spearfisher at Tomaree  Newcastle HeraldMax Carey and his father noticed about six grey nurse sharks in the area where they were fishing before the shark attacked.

Match preview: Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC  The RoarNewcastle Jets host Sydney FC on Saturday afternoon, and there will be two very different strategies going into this game. Sydney FC have already secured ...

US court jails Russian agent for 18 months  Newcastle HeraldMaria Butina, a Russian gun rights activist, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by a US court after a judge found her guilty of acting on behalf of the...

Short Takes April 27: Readers have their say  Newcastle HeraldReaders have their say. Text yours to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb)

Letters to the editor April 27 2019  Newcastle HeraldROOM TO GROW: Reader Bob Cook says Munibung Hill has a special allure and offers children a place to explore and grow beyond the screens of modern ...

CHN reveals rev up from Dogs teammates  Newcastle HeraldCanterbury surprise star Corey Harawira-Naera has revealed how he was threatened with the hook and roasted by coach Dean Pay before leading the Dogs to ...

City rout Mariners to shake up A-L finals  Newcastle HeraldShayon Harrison's dynamite dribbling has helped Melbourne City to end their A-League season on a high, with a 5-0 win over Central Coast. But, the belting mig ...

I want Newcastle to be able to compete, says Benitez  Eurosport.com AUThe Spaniard wants to raise his sights at St James' Park.

Longtime Newcastle ABC radio broadcaster Aaron Kearney steps away from the microphone to chase the story he cannot leave alone  Newcastle HeraldPartway through the interview, Aaron Kearney races out of the soundproof studio. He says he needs to text someone who he's hoping will go on air with him at ...

Trump: US paid no money over Warmbier  Newcastle HeraldUS President Donald Trump says the United States did not pay any money to North Korea as it sought the release of comatose student Otto Warmbier.

'Routine' counter-terror Melbourne sting  Newcastle HeraldArmed and masked police have swooped outside an inner-Melbourne Anglican Church to arrest two people and raid a nearby home in a routine ...

Dalai Lama home after hospital treatment  Newcastle HeraldThe Dalai Lama has returned to his headquarters in north India's Dharmsala after a brief stay in a hospital for treatment of a chest infection. Hundreds of ex...

Pyrocumulus cloud forms with hazard reduction burn at Fern Bay  Newcastle HeraldHazard burn creates spectacular column of smoke.

Two arrested in Melbourne terror operation  Newcastle HeraldArmed and masked police have arrested two people during a counter-terrorism operation near an inner-Melbourne Anglican church before swooping on an ...

Thousands in Sydney pray for Sri Lanka  Newcastle HeraldMore than 2000 people held flickering candles and raised their illuminated phones in Sydney as they prayed for the victims of what has been described as one o ...

Last two missing Queensland hikers found  Newcastle HeraldTwo hikers who spent the night in bushland near a central Queensland gorge have walked to safety after bad weather hampered search and rescue efforts.

Newcastle club in NCIP kit ban row  FTBL AustraliaHamilton Azzurri has described as disgraceful the decision by Northern New South Wales Football and FFA to ban it from using two playing kits that they say are ...

Shorten seeks third leaders' debate  Newcastle HeraldLabor leader Bill Shorten has offered to take part in a third leaders' debate as part of the election campaign. Federal Liberals have accused Mr Shorten of re...

Fit-again Greene to thrive on boos: GWS  Newcastle HeraldAll going to plan there will be no boots to the face on Saturday but they may well be some boos for Toby Greene, who continues to thrive on such treatment acc...

NPL: Charlestown striker Kane Goodchild keen to hit back against Valentine  Newcastle Herald"I'll be right. I missed a lot of games last year and we need a win. I recovered pretty quickly, so I'm fine."

Tuohy in for Cats, Eagles drop ruckman  Newcastle HeraldAFL ladder leaders Geelong have regained influential defender Zach Tuohy for their much-anticipated clash with West Coast at GMHBA Stadium. The Cats ...

Newcastle RL: Malu Fiu to replace injured Wests winger Willis Alatini  Newcastle HeraldMalu Fiu will now play on the wing for Western Suburbs, starting against Kurri Kurri at Harker Oval on Saturday, following a season-ending knee injury to Willis ...

Taylor Swift releases upbeat single 'ME!'  Newcastle HeraldGrammy-winning singer Taylor Swift has released a cheerful pop duet called "ME!" along with a colourful video filled with pastel-drenched images of butterflie...

Sydney FC to nurse de Jong through season  Newcastle HeraldSydney FC coach Steve Corica is wary of overtaxing his injury-prone marquee Siem de Jong, as the Sky Blues head into a season-defining stretch. De Jong has ...

Smart work not hard work and no panic could yet save Newcastle  The GuardianThe club's coaches have a vital part to play if Newcastle are to win all three of their remaining games to stay in the Premiership.

PM stands for coal alongside Qld candidate  Newcastle HeraldPrime Minister Scott Morrison has endorsed a Queensland candidate's campaign slogan - "Ken stands for coal" - as climate continues to be a hot election issue.

Gattellari's fraud plots doomed: lawyer  Newcastle HeraldLucky Gattellari initiated a plot to demand millions from Sydney property tycoon Ron Medich in return for giving tainted evidence at his murder trial - but Ga...

Weinstein hearing could be held in secret  Newcastle HeraldAn important pre-trial hearing in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case could play out behind closed doors if a US judge rules against news organisations fig...

Qld mayor, councillors charged by CCC  Newcastle HeraldA suspended Queensland mayor and seven current councillors have been hit with criminal charges for allegedly pushing a top executive out of her job.

Relaxed Morrison confident in his pitch  Newcastle HeraldOutlined by lights, the man on the stage holds a mic in one hand and waves the other as he preaches to the faithful about hope. The visual parallel between pi...

Sydney gunman who killed bystander jailed  Newcastle HeraldAn angry man who gunned down an innocent bystander on a street in southwest Sydney while feuding with two brothers has been jailed for at least ...

Sharkie volunteer charged with stalking  Newcastle HeraldMayo MP Rebekha Sharkie has dumped a campaign volunteer amid allegations he stalked her Liberal rival, Georgina Downer. Paul Bunney, 63, has been ...

Black Diamond Cup: Newcastle City chase fourth straight win on the road  Newcastle HeraldDefending premiers Newcastle City want to arrive home at No.1 Sportsground next weekend having completed a clean sweep on the Black Diamond Cup road.

Shane Watson retires from BBL  Newcastle HeraldThe Big Bash League has lost one of its biggest stars with Sydney Thunder captain Shane Watson's retirement from the Twenty20 competition. Watson, who's ...

Labor fronted me about preferences: Palmer  Newcastle HeraldSenate hopeful Clive Palmer says Labor is telling fibs by claiming it never approached him about preference deals. Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese says ...

Townsville tradies miss flood repair work  Newcastle HeraldThe Townsville community is rebuilding both physically and emotionally after February's devastating floods, but there are concerns the economic recovery has b.

Newcastle council beach lifeguards' surf warning as summer patrols wind down  Newcastle HeraldCity of Newcastle says a hot, dry summer is responsible for a rise in rescue numbers compared to last season.

Avengers movie already on piracy websites  Newcastle HeraldDisney/Marvel's Avengers: Endgame, poised to be the hugest movie opening in history, has hit piracy networks - two days before its US premiere - with a copy e.