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Mullen future in the air after hamstring setback
Luckless Knight suffers another setback
Turning the tide of poorer wellbeing
The weighting game: More support needed
David Lowe: Another reality check
'If we had swapped coaches early last week, would you have backed against Victory? Be honest.'
Merlo sells luxury city pad | photos
Students bound for Indo-Pacific
Four University of Newcastle students have won scholarships to work and study overseas.
Top Gun star hid out in Hunter hotel
Hunter Breakfast | Tuesday, November 29, 2016
A fat lot: Hunter home to state’s heaviest suburbs
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David Lowe: Another reality check
'If we had swapped coaches early last week, would you have backed against Victory? Be honest.'
Knights confirm Ponga coup
Neutral Knights abstain from joining NRL rebels
Mullen future in the air after hamstring setback
Luckless Knight suffers another setback
Gurus set out plan for success
Now is the perfect time to invest in making 2017 better than 2016.
Managing change in the city
Work has taken me to Sydney more than usual over the past month. During that time, I’ve had ...
Accept credits for PhD in life
What's your PhD in life? How many of us actually take the time to consider this question?
Region’s role in national spotlight
The Hunter Business Chamber held its historic 130th annual general meeting last week and it was my pleasure ...
Cycle of reinvention
Centaur Cycles founder Blake Forrester on why pedicabs pip taxis, and his vision for the Lynch's Prawns site.
Electric bike trial slated for city use
Novocastrians are being urged to take part in the three-month electric bike share trial.
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Regional Focus
Fur seal rescued from farmland
NSW: “I thought that's a strange looking cow,” said South Coast woman about 12km inland.
Bail refused after highway road rage
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Popcorn and a movie with Van Damme?
NSW: Fans of Jean-Claude Van Damme will have their chance to meet the action star on Saturday night.
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National
Sex abuse victims treated as 'outcasts': Royal Commission report on Jewish groups
Members of Australia's close knit ultra-Orthodox Jewish community were discouraged from reporting child sexual abuse, a royal commission ...
'Like putting a barbed wire fence over the Opera House': Fearless politicians reject Parliament House security push
What's scarier: a crazed gunman storming the entrance to the Senate, or an irate tourist who can no ...
McDonald's store offers 41 Big Macs as a reward for recovery of stolen sign
A McDonald's franchise is offering 41 Big Macs as a reward for the recovery of a stolen giant ...
Passengers injured as turbulence strikes flight landing at Sydney Airport
A number of passengers on an international flight bound for Sydney have been injured after turbulence struck the aircraft on ...
Scurvy surprise: Archaic sickness that struck down sailors resurfaces in Sydney
"The thought of having such an old disease was scary," said Penelope Jackson after her diagnosis.
Child abuse unreported and 'enabled' at Yeshivah, Royal Commission finds
Leaders at Yeshivah Melbourne and Yeshiva Bondi have been accused of failing to report child abuse to police ...
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Opinion
David Lowe: Another reality check
'If we had swapped coaches early last week, would you have backed against Victory? Be honest.'
Unhealthy choices: why we need protection
A healthy country is a wealthy country.
Fighting the war on obesity on all fronts
Never before has there been more publicly available information about healthy nutrition. Likewise food companies are under more ...
Short Takes
City should be proud of courageous Bishop
Readers have their say. Email yours to letters@theherald.com.au (include name, number and suburb).
Could you conquer this meat monster?
Burgers, bikes and unmentionables.
Entertainment
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opening screening sells out in four minutes
Advanced ticket sales for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story shows interest among some dedicated Australian Star Wars ...
How Westworld helped Evan Rachel Wood 'make peace' with her sexual assault
Following her recent interview with Rolling Stone, Westworld actress Evan Rachel Wood has opened up about her sexuality ...
Latest Wes Anderson offering a Christmas short starring Adrien Brody
Wes Anderson is back, spreading Christmas cheer and festive dollars.
Prince William weighs in on Prince Harry's new girlfriend Meghan Markle
"The Duke of Cambridge absolutely understands the situation concerning privacy and supports the need for Prince Harry to ...
Life & Style
Right on trend: Newcastle’s food fads
Food in Newcastle has been going in and out of style, but it's guaranteed to raise a smile
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Is this as low as interest rates go?
Changes in an obscure corner of the financial markets that could ultimately have implications for millions of households.
Canberra's Year 10 graduates recognised for excellence
More than 2700 students graduated from Year 10 this year and will enter the college system full of aspirations.
Prescription for a healthy Australia: Cut salt levels, save thousands of lives
Dramatically cutting salt levels in processed foods sold in Australia could save an estimated 3500 lives each year ...
Travel
The ultimate Tasmania driving route for foodies
Wherever you travel in Tasmania you are assured of fresh local produce.
ATM skimmers, distraction artists: Five of the greatest travel scams and how to avoid them
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Africa's great bat invasion
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