Newcastle light rail debate: Value for money questioned
Newcastle residents question if the city's light rail delivered value amid claims a cheaper hybrid system could have served the city better. Read the full debate.
Newcastle residents question if the city's light rail delivered value amid claims a cheaper hybrid system could have served the city better. Read the full debate.
Verdant Earth Technologies takes legal action after NSW planning commission rejects proposal to convert Redbank power station to biomass energy. Court appeal underway.
Perth's new $17.8 million Surf CAT bus service launches this weekend, offering free rides to Scarborough Beach with special surfboard racks. A game-changer for summer travel!
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.
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
Newcastle bus drivers begin 24-hour industrial action, refusing services running over six minutes late. Union demands better pay and conditions from Keolis Downer Hunter.
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.
Novocastrians voice strong opinions on light rail extension costs, high-speed rail impacts, and political controversies in latest community letters. Read the diverse perspectives shaping Newcastle's future.
Stockton residents face transport chaos as Newcastle's ageing ferry fleet breaks down again. Commuters demand action from Keolis Downer and NSW government. Read more.
A Cairns bus driver was violently assaulted while taking a break, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures from the transport union.
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.
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.
Perth's public transport system is experiencing unprecedented growth with $127 million collected in bus fares alone during 2025. Discover how the city is managing this surge.
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.
Maitland Council expresses disappointment as cruise ships cancel visits following Newcastle's approval of Rising Tide protest, costing local businesses millions.
Executive Chef Anthony Fullerton is rebuilding Circa 1876 in the Hunter Valley from the ground up, bringing classic French technique and local produce to a new menu. Book your festive season experience now.
ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel dismisses claims taxpayers could have saved money if Woden light rail started sooner, citing pandemic constraints and capacity issues.
Newcastle Herald readers share views on poor retail service, a visionary metro plan for the city, and the heated climate change debate. Read their compelling letters.
New polling reveals 72% of Hunter residents support government investment in renewable energy for manufacturing. Discover how this could save jobs at Tomago Aluminium.
Newcastle councillors unanimously advocate for Broadmeadow as the city's high-speed rail station and push for a direct airport transport link. Read the latest developments.
Australian commuters face a new scam with fake QR codes placed on buses and stops. Learn how to protect your personal and financial data from this creative cybercrime.
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.