5+ hour, 31+ min ago  (314+ words) Jefferson Park will be a sea of tartan this weekend as thousands of people make the pilgrimage to Aberdeen to enjoy a traditional Celtic experience. And, in 2026, the much-loved Highland Games is celebrating a special anniversary. The popular Upper Hunter…...

10+ hour, 25+ min ago  (192+ words) A 31-year-old woman is in hospital with gunshot wounds, and two other people are in custody, after a shooting in Maitland overnight. Police received a report about 11. 40pm on Wednesday 1 July that a female had presented herself with injuries. Officers attached…...

10+ hour, 30+ min ago  (194+ words) A man will face court for his role in an alleged armed robbery at a licenced hotel in Clarence Town, which occurred last month. Emergency services were called to the premises on Grey Street about 6am on Thursday 4 June. Officers attached…...

11+ hour, 12+ min ago  (427+ words) Once upon a time, the couch was where Australians gathered to watch television. Now, it's a place where we scroll. People's lives, personalities and moments are delivered to us in bite-sized form. In Newcastle, a new wave of local influencers…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (259+ words) The 2026 Newcastle BMW Golf Cup has been hailed a "memorable success" following the event's latest edition at Horizons Golf Resort. Even Australian professional Andrew Dodt lent his services for the day, joining the locals as they attempted to qualify for…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (518+ words) A toddler who died from serious brain trauma would not have received his injuries by banging his head or tumbling down some stairs, an expert has said. Aaron John Mc Leod, 40, has denied murdering his former partner's two-year-old son, who…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (391+ words) The next phase of firearms reforms will take effect from 1 July, with the changes intended to strengthen oversight and help keep the community safe. Following the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach late last year in which 15 innocent people were…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (363+ words) As the Newcastle Knights enter the final stages of their pre-season, NRLW head coach Ben Jeffries remains confident his squad is building strong momentum ahead of round one. Following a couple of months of solid training, and recent weeks working…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (333+ words) At least $4. 6 million of upgrades will kick-start the long-term vision for iconic Port Stephens site, Tomaree Lodge. The recent unveiling of the NSW Government's masterplan brings together extensive community feedback and presents a concept for the Heritage-listed former military camp…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (344+ words) Police located their sedan abandoned on Gradburn Parade, Jewells, and were told that the pair had been picked up in a white utility. Following inquiries, officers then arrested a 22-year-old male and a 40-year-old female on the Newcastle Inner City…...