Authentic Italian Dining Arrives on Geelong's Esplanade
Franca's Ristorante opens on The Esplanade, bringing authentic Italian cuisine to Geelong. Experience traditional recipes and family hospitality. Book your table today!
Franca's Ristorante opens on The Esplanade, bringing authentic Italian cuisine to Geelong. Experience traditional recipes and family hospitality. Book your table today!
Anti-government protesters confronted attendees at a Tony Abbott event in Geelong, making serious allegations. Police responded to the heated demonstration outside The Deck.
Verdant Earth Technologies takes legal action after NSW planning commission rejects proposal to convert Redbank power station to biomass energy. Court appeal underway.
Popular Scarborough pizzeria General Public Food Co. opens its new family-friendly, gluten-free venue in Marmion. Open from 6am daily for coffee, brunch & sourdough pizza.
Belmont Valley School's 2025 graduation ceremony marked a significant achievement for students, staff, and families. See the inspiring photos capturing this memorable educational milestone.
Liontown Resources reveals plans to acquire lithium brine operations in the Americas as hedge against battery chemistry changes. CEO Tony Ottaviano outlines expansion strategy.
Hunter Valley golfer Corey Lamb explains why avoiding Cameron Smith and Adam Scott early in the Australian PGA Championship could be his secret weapon. Read his strategy.
Discover Osteria Papazzo, Alessandra Papazzo's dream Newcastle restaurant on King Street. Experience ever-changing menus, handcrafted dishes, and a warm, artistic atmosphere that feels like home. Book your table now!
Discover Geelong's hottest new Korean BBQ restaurant where diners grill their own meals at the table. Experience authentic flavors and interactive dining in the heart of the city.
A heritage-listed Keira Street restaurant in Wollongong is set for an upgrade with a new outdoor dining deck. The DA is on public exhibition until December 3.
Discover Wildergreen Moama, a revolutionary lifestyle precinct on the NSW-Victoria border featuring Embr restaurant, The Playground bar, and Treehouse kids' zone. Your perfect regional escape awaits!
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
Discover Wildergreen, the groundbreaking lifestyle precinct on the NSW-Victoria border featuring Embr restaurant and Treehouse kids' zone. Perfect country escape just hours from Melbourne and Sydney.
The Meat & Wine Co unveils its new South Perth steakhouse on December 12, transforming the former Coco's location with South African-inspired design and cuisine.
The Meat & Wine Co unveils its South African-inspired steakhouse at the former Coco's site in South Perth, opening December 12 with premium aged steaks and river views.
Discover Pukara Estate's premium Hunter Valley gifts for Christmas 2023. From gourmet olive oils to luxury skincare, find perfect presents for food lovers.
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.
Discover how volunteers are restoring a rare WWII Catalina flying boat in NSW's Hunter Valley, preserving Australia's aviation heritage. Learn about the aircraft's wartime legacy.
The NSW Labor government will require coal mines to provide three years' notice before closing, protecting regional jobs and enabling economic transition through a new $27.3 million authority.
A meticulously restored historic residence in Morpeth village offers luxury living with stunning Hunter River views. Explore this unique 3-bedroom property blending Georgian grandeur with modern design.
Rising Tide activists demand Port of Newcastle choose sides as thousands prepare to symbolically blockade world's largest coal port. Will they support climate action or coal corporations?
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.
Discover Oakden's Quiddity Place in Mannerim, featuring the hidden frog design by artist Ash Beech. Opening this weekend with unique dining experiences.
A $5 million federal initiative will transform Hunter's Mt Arthur and Macquarie Coal sites into sustainable assets, creating a national blueprint for economic resilience.
Plans for a $3 million restaurant, bar, and kiosk at Millers Pool on the South Perth foreshore are now open for public comment. Have your say on the new venue.
As BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine prepares to close in 2030, Muswellbrook residents demand a lasting positive legacy. New research reveals community hopes for post-mining future.
A $24 million overtaking lane is planned for the Golden Highway west of Merriwa to improve safety and traffic flow. Have your say on the proposal until December 12.
Wollongong's dining scene expands as Crazy Pasta prepares to open on Keira Street, offering fresh handmade pasta and authentic Italian cuisine. Discover their menu and opening details.