THE year's parties and events so far from around Newcastle and the Hunter region.
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No simple answer for electricity price surges
My best mate was poisoned: fears of dog baiting after death
Veteran’s injury a timely wake-up call
Chat helps Brennan lock in Country spot
Sleeping rough for a cause
St Paul's Booragul students will experience homelessness for one night.
Embarrassed Knights chase redemption
Kenny-Dowall vows to walk the line
Fuel prices could drop below $1 per litre: NRMA
She’s the woman behind the Angus burger
Topics: Angus burgers, making millions and Thor's sign.
Latest News
Maitland debut Gray’s cup test
“My first game back will actually be with Maitland. I really want to make that World Cup.”
Edwards keen for coaching position
But the Newcastle representative mentor remains unsure where that will be in 2018.
Hinton return to game inspired by eldest son
“William was the reason to have another run.”
Monstar aimed at Sydney double
Bartercard sign off on Jets sponsorship
The cashless network is the club's newest sponsor.
A sink or swim scenario for Valentine couple
Lease transfer: the key points
Attempting to assign, or transfer, a commercial lease can be tricky, but it is a practice that is becoming more ...
Social photos 2017
THE year's parties and events so far from around Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Centenary of the Great War
David Dial takes a look at the war news that made headlines this week in 1917.
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.
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?
Quiz: 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
Child rescued from drug lab: cash, guns, drugs seized
Police claim to have rescued a five-year-old girl from a clandestine drug lab allegedly hidden at a Wagga ...
Star jockey Michelle Payne tests positive to banned substance
Jockey Michelle Payne has tested positive to a banned substance and been stood down from racing pending an ...
Snapper captures ultimate underwater selfie
A football-sized octopus latches onto Matty Smith's camera.
Teens refuse to appear in court on murder charge
The teenage boys charged with murder refused to appear via video link in court on Wednesday.
National
Police open investigation into Telmo Languiller and Don Nardella
Police are investigating the use of taxpayers' money by the Victorian Parliament's former speaker and his deputy.
Aggressive dogs, handcuffs, face masks on kids: What you were never meant to read
Juveniles in Queensland detention were restrained and had aggressive security dogs straining at them, a report has revealed,
Ricky Muir joins Shooters Party, hints at 2018 election tilt
Ricky Muir appears set to run for a seat in the Victorian parliament.
Outgoing passenger cards no longer needed
From Saturday, you'll no longer need to fill out the outgoing passenger card.
Box Hill heart surgeon dies after alleged one-punch assault
Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann, the heart surgeon who was attacked at Box Hill Hospital last month, has died from his ...
Netflix slugs Aussies with price rise
Australians will pay up to 20 per cent more for Netflix as the streaming video giant rolls out ...
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Opinion
Director invites all to ‘meet a refugee’
New documentary The Staging Post offers an authentic insight into life as a refugee in Indonesia.
No simple answer for electricity price surges
Don’t fake independence, just tell the truth
Short Takes
She’s the woman behind the Angus burger
Topics: Angus burgers, making millions and Thor's sign.
Losing our religion, or facing hidden reality
Entertainment
Gig guide June 29
Everything from alt-country, pub rock, melodic hardcore, punk and EDM is playing this weekend.
Play School is moving to a new time, and parents are not happy
Play School is an Australian institution. So change causes problems. Big problems.
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
Social photos 2017
THE year's parties and events so far from around Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Chefs on board for ‘foodie’ weekend at Lambton
Private cellar wines uncorked at annual Celtic feast
Winegrowing legend visits
One of New Zealand’s most distinguished vignerons, Alan Brady, toured Hunter wineries last week.
Travel
Do Italians do it better?
The 2017 Italian Food and Wine Festival soaked all of the senses in Melbourne across the weekend
Slow living in Orange
Enjoy the often forgotten pleasures of slow living in the Central West
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?