The state government will seek a not-for-profit organisation to build and run the new Maitland Hospital.
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New Maitland Hospital model is a better fit
For more than a century Maitland Hospital has exercised politicians' energies.
‘Rusty’ Jets beat Weston to start Merrick era
He’s ‘hung out to dry’
Welder wins place in squad
Hunter welder Dylan Bolch to represent Australia in 44th WorldSkills International competition.
Plibersek ‘shocked’ by allegations
Deputy Labor leader Tanya Plibersek met with parents of children with disabilities about abuse.
Coast lines
Newcastle Herald beach report: Wednesday, July 12.
Jets look for starting talent after Kokko exit
Court rejects $10.7m fraud appeal
Criminal Court of Appeal upholds 12-year jail sentence for former Upper Hunter stud director.
‘No light rail blowout’
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Jets look for starting talent after Kokko exit
Brown puts faith in Lamb
Carter ‘supplied Kenny-Dowall cocaine’
The former NRL player will face court in August after allegedly supplying cocaine to the Knights recruit and ...
Helping hands move in the right direction
East End Movement offers pilates, remedial massage and bowen therapy.
Venture makes waves
Hunter-raised occupational therapist Joel Pilgrim drives the Waves of Wellness Foundation.
An escape alternative
The Hunter business is growing its property listings and offers membership platforms without commissions
Lambton dog park gains momentum | Photos, video
"We want to make sure there is a safe space for dogs to play and socialise."
One man's mission to find a missing plane
Eight days after the alarm had been raised he set off, against the odds, to find two men ...
Don’t move, improve
Advertiser: Installing a stairlift is a great way for seniors to enjoy independence and dignity.
Know your bones
Sponsored: Don't be a lazy bones! Take the test and see how healthy your bones are.
Are you smarter than a 14 year old?
Quiz: Each week, try your hand at a new set of wacky and weird questions.
Your weekly horoscope
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Regional Focus
Redheads, a NSW town called Orange wants you
Ginger pride to rule as redheads rally for record.
Decentralisation made me 'devil incarnate': Joyce
Moving pesticides authority and other government agencies proved controversial for Barnaby Joyce.
National
Majority of federal MPs shun new ethics standards
Fewer than a quarter of federal politicians have agreed to commit to new ethical standards devised by a ...
Is Jayden K Smith coming to hack your Facebook account?
The message has circulated broadly enough to become a running joke online.
'Nothing new' about lead contamination in kitchen taps: expert
An environmental contaminants expert says alleged lead contamination found in a kitchen tap is "nothing new".
'Failed leader': Kennett slams PM's 'appalling lack of political judgment'
Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has unloaded on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Cardinal Pell case prompts calls for judge-only trials
"There's been an awful lot of publicity, a lot of discussion and it's a good argument for a ...
Gay marriage 'Plan B': Liberal MPs may cross floor if conscience vote push fails
"The plebiscite is a failed policy; it doesn't enjoy public support any more."
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Opinion
Message on tower heard loud and clear
Short Takes
Support CBD traders ‘taking one for the team’
"Let’s think about those people who are taking one for the team as the city builds a new ...
A special birthday present from a Newcastle dad
Topics: Birthday pugs, mining nicknames and cat lovers.
Challenges of dockless China-based bikeshare
Three Chinese bike-sharing start-ups are competing to disrupt Australia’s heavily regulated market.
Catholic insurer applies harsh judgment
Entertainment
Gangnam Style no longer YouTube's most-watched video
YouTube has a new most-watched video of all time.
A taste of Nashville, Aussie style
The Australian-born cast member of international hit Nashville impresses Newcastle crowd
Daniel Craig set to return as James Bond for a fifth time
Hollywood's search for 'the next James Bond' has ended right where it began – with Daniel Craig.
'We have to work around President Trump,' says Al Gore
Eleven years after An Inconvenient Truth highlighted the global warming crisis, Al Gore is back.
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
No holidays or hot showers: How Jo gave up living with money
Would you ditch your job, your car, your rental house - and your bank account - to live ...
'Like Uber for nannies': How the babysitter got turbocharged
The traditional world of nannies is being shaken up.
Travel
The NT’s most incredible photographs
Sponsored: The NT is one of those places that definitely doesn’t need a filter.
Rae's on Wategos: A revamped Rae of sunshine
When redoing the interiors of a much loved, classic boutique hotel such as Rae's on Wategos, there's a ...
Five highlights in your travel week | 10 July
Get a load of what's hot in the world of Australian travel this week.