The battle lines are being drawn for Port Stephens Council, and transparency is the key.
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Grenfell fire prompts Lake Macquarie audit
Scene set for high drama
Newcastle is one of three cities chosen for the NIDA scholarship program.
Anthem must be changed: councillor
Boogs stays in pilot seat as Jets alter flight path
Feeney: I’m playing for keeps every week
Fines not sent but grounds remain shut
Townson and Harker ovals are still closed by Newcastle City Council while undergoing repairs from last weekend.
Busted at the Bay: the alleged drug kingpin who ‘blended in’
O’Donovan vows to deliver on promise
Rossdog relishes fullback switch
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Merrick clocks on at Newcastle Jets
Boogs stays in pilot seat as Jets alter flight path
Fines not sent but grounds remain shut
Townson and Harker ovals are still closed by Newcastle City Council while undergoing repairs from last weekend.
O’Donovan vows to deliver on promise
Creatives start a movement
It was time to take the talk and give it some walk, Christina Gerakiteys says.
All this city is a stage for creativity
More and more theatre productions are increasingly being presented in new and unusual venues in the city.
Star4000 attracts startup leaders
Speakers at the entrepreneurial course include Stylerunner founder Julia Stevanja, Yahoo head of brand Anny Havercroft and Workible ...
Defence a ripe frontier for virtual innovators
Applied Virtual Stimulation pitches technology at event hosted by Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell.
Social photos 2017
THE year's parties and events so far from around Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Will $100 improve the inactivity of our kids?
"Let’s put it towards something that’s going to have a more sustainable and ongoing impact."
Bubs
Say hello to the Hunter's newest arrivals.
Just winging it
MIKE SCANLON gets a crash course in tall stories while trying to sort out an aviation mystery.
An almost-royal itinerary in the NT
Sponsored: Pippa Middleton spent a part of her honeymoon enjoying the NT. Where did she stay and what ...
Which Hogwarts house do you belong in?
Each week, try your hand at a new set of wacky and weird questions.
Your weekly horoscope
What does the week ahead hold for you? Find out here.
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How to throw a memorable soirée.
Regional Focus
Massive boost for regional rail, as PM kicks in $600m
A letter from the Prime Minister has confirmed the Commonwealth would provide $1.42 billion for the regional rail ...
Daredevils risk death down Bulli Pass
Daredevils are putting their lives at risk when they head down Bulli Pass – on pushbikes or skateboards.
Man’s bra bomb exploded, killing himself and injuring police
VIC: Evidence paints a disturbing picture of the deteriorating mental health of man killed in explosion.
Police arrest alleged drug kingpin
NSW: Arrest of one of state's 'most wanted' figures in Nelson Bay.
National
Aveo horror: John lay trapped for days screaming for help. No one came
They sign up for safety, they end up in a live horror story.
Up to one-in-three buyers of second-hand cars buys a lemon
Up to one-in-three buyers of second-hand cars buys a lemon
The Australian icon worth 12 times the Sydney Opera House
The Great Barrier Reef is worth $56 billion.
Students will not get VCE results by text after bungle
VCE students will no longer receive their final score over SMS.
Archer charged with assault after junior game scuffle
Former AFL star and two-time premiership winner Glenn Archer has been charged with unlawful assault after alleged incident ...
'Vulnerable': Australian households sent a warning
A sharp rise in interest rates will hurt many Australian households, an international financial institution has warned.
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Opinion
Worse things than party politics in councils
Don’t blame bikes, safety is everyone’s right
Short Takes
Frosty ripples on a window at Belmont
Topics: A wavy window, curiosity skivvies and Cold Chisel.
Dwelling on bright side not so bad
Noticing what we are grateful for can have a huge impact upon our coping.
Hunter Morning News | Monday, June 26, 2017
Your morning news snapshot from around regional Australia and beyond.
Entertainment
Five celebrities experience homelessness firsthand
Five "wealthy Australians" experience homelessness first-hand, loitering camera crews notwithstanding.
This design rule on House Rules is in poor taste
Who the hell chooses taxidermy to decorate cancer patient care facilities? Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, that's who.
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
A coming of age | interactive
The 'most exciting discovery in pain in the last 20 years'
could something as simple as touch really decrease pain? And, if so, how?
Culture Club are coming to Newcastle
Culture Club are coming to Newcastle
Social photos 2017
THE year's parties and events so far from around Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Travel
Five highlights in your travel week | 23 June
Get a load of what's hot in the world of Australian travel this week.
10 things I love off the Great Western Highway
Driving between Sydney and Lithgow and have a few lazy hours up your sleeve?
Lord Howe without peer for wonders
Bushwalkers and birdwatchers are spoiled for choice on Lord Howe Island, 600km east of Port Macquarie
Hobart cafe tour: Cold climate coffee at its best
A new walking tour explores Hobart's love of coffee.