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Bringing death talk to life
Jail boss’s admission on influx of new inmates | video, photos, poll
Two-time murderer accused of attack
Wallsend down Rosebud, take first blood in semis
VOCAL call to take action
Push for Newcastle peace memorial
The Hunter peace group has renewed its call for a Newcastle peace memorial
Bishops, lawyers in stand
Week two of the Newcastle Anglican royal commission public hearing, and it's all lawyers and bishops.
Victim of ‘bullying’ turns to Greens
Hunter shooter turns focus to Tokyo 2020
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Perm cuts, Greater still deciding | poll
UPDATE: One of the Hunter lenders has made a call on how much of the rate cut customers ...
Chef Massimo Mele coming to Margan
Talent opening doors
Interest rates hit historic low | poll, video
The Reserve Bank has cut the cash rate to 1.5 per cent.
On a production roll
Shaun and Liz Silkman thrive at First Creek and their own Silkman Wines
Waratah Engineering placed in voluntary administration
Two jobs lost but administrator confident of selling the company
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Celebrating a success while helping others
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Regional Focus
Cate hopes night one is the start of a golden week
Cate Campbell hopes Australia's brilliant start in the pool can drive the swim team to a golden week ...
Aussies in action at Rio: Day 1
Just some of the Australian competitors who strutted their stuff in Rio on Day 1.
Pain in moving house
VIC: Town celebrates 60 years since it shifted eight kilometres to accommodate weir
Prison ‘pods’ proposed for Cessnock | Photos, Video
New images show dorms instead of cells for max security inmates in 'rapid-build' slammer
National
Girls, children from Asian and wealthy backgrounds do more homework: survey
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'She's saved my life': John O'Brien speaks of his life after the Rozelle fire
On what should have been his first Father's Day as a dad, John O'Brien spent the afternoon in ...
Girl, 9, fights for life after 'hero' neighbour rescues her from Doonside house fire
A neighbour has run into a burning home in Sydney's west and dragged out a girl suffering severe ...
Parramatta mayor John Chedid's expensive week after missing house revealed
It's been a hellish week for one Sydney mayor after Fairfax revealed his home renovations appeared to breach ...
Meet Brian Burston: One Nation's power behind the throne
Brian Burston wants to ban the building of mosques, limit Muslim immigration, and says Pauline Hanson is worried ...
Large Senate crossbench puts Turnbull's tax plan in doubt
The Turnbull government faces an almighty struggle to pass its centrepiece election policy.
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Opinion
Fighting poverty and abuse with equality
Short Takes
Sorrow may forever be recollected in city’s skyline
Cessnock must be helped carry prison load
Holden on to an iconic Aussie car
Topics: A speedy FJ Holden, Jesus chases Pokemon and recycled campaign signs.
Embracing autonomous electric vehicles
Entertainment
Changing their tune: ABC news theme update back on agenda
The ABC is exploring resurrecting a much-loved former theme which has since taken a new life as a ...
Xavier Samuel on Love & Friendship, Twilight and pinch-me moments with Brad Pitt
Australia's Xavier Samuel reveals his most challenging acting role and how his life changed after being cast in ...
Renee Zellweger denies plastic surgery in Jennifer Aniston-style essay
The Bridget Jones actress has once again denied that she has had surgery on her face after the latest round ...
Hollywood has a problem with female superheroes. Can Wonder Woman fix it?
Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn is everything that's wrong with Hollywood's handling of female 'super' characters. Could Wonder Woman turn the ...
Life & Style
Take the first step to health
Steptember is looming and is a great way to kickstart a spring health and fitness campaign.
This museum’s looking forward
This Newcastle cultural institution is a quiet achiever that brings the past to life.
Stuart Kelly's death: Trying to fathom the unfathomable
Sometimes there is no closure, or getting over, there's just a getting through.
Share trading: a delicate science or just pot luck?
Small mining stocks have built on their gains this week.
Ethical investing: is it just a fallacy?
Be careful how you invest if you're trying to do good…
Australian Defence Force: Understanding your employer super benefits
How to understand the full details of the defence force's new and old super funds.
Travel
Lost luggage and consumer rights: Airlines' obligations
Latam Airlines lost my backpack en route to Peru. What are my rights as a consumer overseas?
Retirees' trip to Hawaii: Cruise or resort?
There's 10 of us planning a Hawaii holiday. Are we better off with a cruise or staying in ...
Niagara falls from New York City
Is it feasible to see Niagara Falls from New York, if we're pressed for time?
Castaway Island Fiji reopens after cyclone Winston
Fiji's Castaway Island is back in business after it's post-cyclone renovation.