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Social photos 2017
THE year's parties and events so far from around Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Guilty of footy star murder
Greg Gibbins was stabbed to death while escorting a woman to safety.
A rabbit shooter’s mystery yowie
Topics: A yowie yarn, double chins and Henny Penny memories.
Your favourite pizza places in the Hunter
It's caused controversy, so we've thrown it to you - what's your favourite pizza place?
Light rail vehicles hit the spot
The final livery design for the city’s fleet of light vehicles has been revealed.
Armed robbery at Central Coast restaurant
A man allegedly entered the restaurant and threatened staff with a knife before stealing cash.
Archival revival: Newcastle in the 1800s | photos
Hunter Breakfast | Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Your morning news snapshot from around the Hunter, regional Australia and beyond.
Shots fired into a Wallsend unit | photos
The police operation concluded at about 7.30am on Wednesday.
Latest News
Marquee a possibility as Lee commits cash
Jets owner wants to know who they need to recruit and how much money will it cost.
Elliot returns to tackle Sharks
Smith wins it late for Olympic
Knights history made in women’s exhibition
“It’s an exhibition match, but it will highlight the product we have with women’s rugby league.”
Lees, Perry in position for dual group 1 shots
Broadley flying high with Roosters revival
When just ‘being busy’ doesn’t cut it
It seems it's a badge of honour to admit that you are really, really busy.
Her best foot forward
"We function like Vogue or Marie Claire just in Newcastle with smaller staff. We also have the same ...
Halting suicide stigma
Spearheaded by Lifeline and Puro Partners, the Brave Men program may be rolled out in other regions.
Darkness before the dawn
Making peace with the busyness of life.
Perils of dodging critical reform
Brexit and Trump were no accident.
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The changing nature of the waterfront is one of the many themes of the new book, The Way ...
Social photos 2017
THE year's parties and events so far from around Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Regional Focus
Cyclone Debbie’s aftermath is heading south
NSW: When the remnants of Cyclone Debbie and a cold front meets, watch out.
Rebekah Stewart admits to leaving Christian Ashby to die
LIVE UPDATES: The County Court room at Ballarat is packed this morning.
Push for official pardon after 25 years behind bars
QLD: “We have the evidence he’s innocent, " say human rights advocates.
Erin Phillips named AFLW best and fairest
Erin Phillips is an Olympian, a premiership-winning footballer and an inspiration to many.
National
The land titles decision that could cost us up to '$200 million'
The Berejiklian government has been accused of being "reckless in the extreme" by making a "last-minute" decision in ...
Bishop warns diplomats of Trump's 'economic nationalist agenda'
In her strongest remarks yet on Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said the US President is "driving an economic ...
'Skills shortage': one NSW industry faces a shortfall of 10,000 jobs, report says
The state's growing tourism industry faces a major shortfall of labour amounting to 10,000 jobs within three years, a new ...
What Cyclone Debbie means for the Great Barrier Reef
The storm hammered a region of Great Barrier Reef that had escaped the worst of recent coral bleaching.
Young woman in court over $1.3 million Macquarie Bank fraud
With a Louis Vuitton bag slung over her arm, and wearing Chanel shoes, a woman has appeared in court accused ...
$3 billion of digital 'stuff-ups', Labor warns
Public service at risk of making the same old mistakes, says opposition.
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A rabbit shooter’s mystery yowie
Topics: A yowie yarn, double chins and Henny Penny memories.
Avoid the parking pain and jump on board
Short Takes
The cockatoos who have a sixth sense
Topics: Super-sensitive black cockies, cows that predict weather and a solar future.
No container terminal ‘economic madness’
A container terminal can be developed immediately at the Port of Newcastle. There is only one thing stopping ...
No definitive business case presented for Supercars
Entertainment
Gig guide March 30
It's girl power in the Hunter this week led by Jessica Mauboy, Blondie and Cyndi Lauper.
Smurfs get a lesson in gender equality
You'd be forgiven for expecting much less from blockbuster children's entertainment.
Val Kilmer can't stop, won't stop tweeting about Cate Blanchett
He's very enthusiastic!
Stop complaining. It's actually your job to fix Logies 'bias'
Australians would rather bag the Logies than reward good talent. Why?
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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Social photos 2017
THE year's parties and events so far from around Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Prospect of 'designer babies' in push for gene editing of human embryos
Scientists are pushing for a relaxation of the laws surrounding gene editing technology to allow experiments to be performed on ...
Tax hacks for the last quarter of the financial year
If you're smart, you'll use this quarter to ensure you're making the most of your tax situation.
Daunting cost of funding aged care for a spouse
???At 69 years of age Evelyn Cronk should be looking forward to an active retirement in reasonable comfort.
Travel
Why is Yamba so popular
Great coffee, live music, fresh fish and the mighty Clarence River
Indian river cruises: Down the Ganges with G Adventures
A new Ganges River cruise offers a chance to step off the tourist map and back in time.
Tips for female travellers: The women's movement
Female travellers face unique challenges, but also unique advantages.
Cheap flights to Thailand, Bali, NZ and more in Jetstar sale
Jetstar have announced a sale on international flights, with tickets to Bangkok from Melbourne or Sydney for under ...