Missing Person Sunny: Newcastle Search Continues
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
NSW Minerals Council CEO argues Hunter coal mining remains vital for regional economy as global demand hits record 8.8 billion tonnes. Learn why supply restrictions would backfire.
Key environment group slams Hunter Transmission Project route, warning of irreversible impacts on 66 threatened species. Read the full analysis of this critical NSW energy debate.
Newcastle Herald's Hunter Photography Prize is back for 2026. Open to amateur photographers in the Hunter Region. Enter by January 20, 2026 for your chance to win.
Townsville's Perc Tucker Regional Gallery announces its final 2025 exhibition, 'A Fitting Conclusion,' celebrating local artists before major redevelopment. Discover this cultural milestone.
A man and woman face over 30 drug supply charges after police found cocaine, magic mushrooms and cash in an Albion Park vehicle. Read the latest on the Strike Force Alamillio investigation.
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas demands Premier Roger Cook reveal true costs of Burswood racetrack redevelopment. Taxpayers deserve full financial disclosure on this major project.
Hunter New England Health requires financial bailouts as Grattan Institute reveals hospitals are 'held back by bogus budgets'. Discover the systemic funding issues affecting patient care.
Royal Perth Hospital's major redevelopment faces significant delays, with only 60 new emergency bays set to open in 2028. Learn about the impact on WA healthcare.
Stirling Council proposes a $350,000 temporary overflow car park at Hamersley Golf Course to tackle illegal parking. The 50 new bays will be built on part of the 10th fairway. Read more.
Lake Macquarie City Council is recasting the tender for the $2 million Belmont Wharf upgrade after terminating the initial contract. Discover the project's new timeline and community impact.
New polling reveals 72% of Hunter residents support government investment in renewable energy for manufacturing. Discover how this could save jobs at Tomago Aluminium.
A 58-year-old man was punched and kicked on Vickery Street near Wiseman Park Reserve. Police seek witnesses and dashcam footage. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
A Victoria Park footbridge closed after lighting fell just missing a cyclist. Main Roads WA investigating the incident that occurred less than a year after opening. Stay updated.
The $42.4 million Atherton Hospital redevelopment reaches its final construction phase, delivering enhanced healthcare services for Far North Queensland communities by mid-2024.
Three men receive lengthy prison sentences for the brutal murder of Ricardo Vieira in Rivervale Park over a $10,000 drug debt. Justice served in Perth Supreme Court.
Four Albion Park residents petition Shellharbour Council for an acoustic barrier and double glazing to combat 'unhealthy' traffic noise and pollution from Ashburton Drive.
A fast-moving bushfire has closed Brand Highway north of Gingin. A Watch and Act warning is in place for parts of Moore River National Park. Residents urged to leave now.
More than 3000 people attended Equestrian in the Park at Langley Park, featuring elite showjumping, Olympians, and The Block winners Britt and Taz Etto. Discover the highlights!
Bailey Rogerson, granddaughter of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Graeme Rogerson, fights for life after Arawa Park race fall. Updates on her condition.
National Capital Authority received PowerPoint slides for Big Splash redevelopment in early November. Owners propose hotel, but government maintains no formal application exists.
NSW faces a severe weather split: extreme fire danger in the Hunter and Northwest, while snow and rescues hit the Alps. Residents urged to stay informed and leave early if threatened.
Cairns property market shows strength with multiple successful auctions and sales. Discover which suburbs performed best in our latest market analysis.
A historic Geelong wool mill is being transformed into a vibrant food, wine and art destination by the Di Latte family, creating 50 jobs and opening October 2024.
The Rural Fire Service has declared an 'extreme' fire danger rating for the Greater Hunter on November 17, 2025. Stay informed with live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
Lake Macquarie Council invites community feedback to shape the future master plan for Speers Point Park. Share your ideas before December 14 to help transform this beloved green space.
The former Kwinana coal-fired power station was demolished using controlled explosives, marking a major step in Perth's energy transition. Feel the shockwaves of change.
Australia's largest trampoline park chain Flip Out announces new Geelong location in Newcomb, creating 50+ jobs and family entertainment hub. Opening early 2025.
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.