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Man charged with shooting into Barnsley house in court
1:31 PM | A man charged with shooting a sawn-off shotgun into a Barnsley house has not applied for bail during a brief court appearance today.
Suburb will be called Lake Macquarie
9:04 AM | Lake Macquarie councillors have approved a plan to hive off part of Speers Point to create a suburb called Lake Macquarie.   | CommentsComments (90)
Man robbed of phone at knifepoint on train
9:00 AM | A man was threatened with a knife and robbed of his iPhone on the Sydney to Newcastle train.
Woman wakes to find intruder in bedroom
8:58 AM | A woman woke this morning to find an intruder in her bedroom at Metford.
Reed Constructions bypassed by government
8:40 AM | The state government will begin negotiations with contractors for the Newcastle inner-city bypass’s $133million Shortland to Sandgate section after severing ties with troubled building company Reed Constructions.  | CommentsComments (2)
Council says no to Mount Hutton bottle shop
8:23 AM | A controversial Woolworths’ bottle shop planned for Mount Hutton was rejected last night with an 11-1 vote at Lake Macquarie City Council.   | CommentsComments (14)
Animal activist protest in council chamber
4:00 AM | Animal welfare protesters accused Lake Macquarie City Council last night of failing to act on warnings about dangerous dogs living on a Mirrabooka property.   | CommentsComments (3) | Council accused over dog attack | A dog attack every day
Sale listings reflect poor property market
4:00 AM | The Hunter has the largest number of properties on the market in the past seven years, as investors and developers retreat from real estate.   | CommentsComments (5) | High home prices force families ... | Houses no longer key to wealth
Ex children's services boss admits sex offences
4:00 AM | The former head of an Aboriginal children’s services organisation admitted two child sex offences in Newcastle Local Court yesterday.
ICAC examines Cessnock allegations
4:00 AM | ICAC has begun a ‘‘preliminary investigation’’ of corruption allegations made against some Cessnock City councillors but findings may not be known until after September’s council election.
GALLERY: Local songwriter studies with Gotye
4:00 AM | Newcastle singer Kira Puru is inspired after attending a songwriting session with hit maker Gotye.  | GALLERY: Kira Puru and Gotye at Song Summit
School bus driver stripped of licence
4:00 AM | A Hunter school bus driver who was filmed by students talking on his phone while driving has lost an appeal to keep his job and driving authority.
Shipbuilder has 'jobs vacant' in any language
4:00 AM | Millionaire shipbuilder Stephen Forgacs employs 50 Hungarians on temporary work visas and would add another 100 overseas workers tomorrow if he could.   | CommentsComments (16) | Orica may take on sacked Hydro ... | Cardiff Hastie workers sacked ...
Warning over dumped reptiles
4:00 AM | A growing number of native and exotic reptiles are being dumped at vets and in the bush by irresponsible and impulsive pet owners, Hunter wildlife rescuers have said.   | CommentsComments (2) | Escaped boa constrictor on the ...
Orica may take on sacked Hydro workers
4:00 AM | Mining services company Orica is interested in taking some of the workers set to lose their jobs if Kurri Kurri’s Hydro Aluminium smelter shuts as expected.   | Cardiff Hastie workers sacked ... | Shipbuilder has 'jobs vacant' ...
Cardiff Hastie workers sacked by SMS
4:00 AM | Workers at Hastie Group’s Cardiff operation were sacked by text message yesterday as the parent company entered into administration with debts estimated at $500million.   | CommentsComments (20) | Orica may take on sacked Hydro ... | Shipbuilder has 'jobs vacant' ...
Councillors dump on toilet spending
4:00 AM | Newcastle councillors are asking questions about why the most expensive option for a new public toilet block was recommended for acceptance.   | CommentsComments (41)
Latest DVD reviews plus a giveaway
4:00 AM | The Newcastle Herald takes a look at some of the latest DVD releases, plus your chance to win a copy of The Queen's Palaces.
RISE Social Spy
4:00 AM | This week the RISE Social Spy gallery features talented Hunter Valley winemakers, short story lovers and the launch of a photographic exhibition featuring the local rollar derby league.  | GALLERY: RISE Social Spy
Distraught family call for thieves to return dead son's ashes
28 May 12 | A distraught family are pleading with thieves to return the remains of their dead son after a break-in at Narara on the Central Coast.
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