1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (471+ words) The coolest club around, the Merewether Mackerels Winter Swimming Club, will kick off its 2026 season this weekend but the water is not quite cold enough for their liking, yet. The club will don their togs and dive into the season…...

5+ hour, 10+ min ago  (153+ words) A suspicious package at a Lake Macquarie bus stop sparked a major police operation on Wednesday, with investigators closing a major thoroughfare and urging the public to stay clear of the area. The operation was wrapped up by 11. 45am, and police…...

5+ hour, 52+ min ago  (683+ words) A secluded home owned and designed by the former sub dean of the faculty of architecture at the University of Newcastle is on the market for the first time in Warners Bay. The 1979-built house, occupying almost one acre on…...

16+ hour, 52+ min ago  (829+ words) TWO down, one to go. That was the powerful message from coach Mark Milligan and his unwavering playing group after a glorious night in which the Newcastle Jets hoisted the A-League Premiers' Plate for the first time in the club's…...

21+ hour, 52+ min ago  (129+ words) Newcastle Jets CEO Tain Drinkwater urges fans to secure semi-final tickets for Mc Donald Jones Stadium on May 16, with 12, 000 already sold. Discover why demand is so high....

11+ hour, 22+ min ago  (235+ words) John Michael Fletcher, 77, received a community order and fine in Newcastle Court for a Kooragang road rage pistol incident. Uncover how he avoided prison....

18+ hour, 12+ min ago  (287+ words) Lake Macquarie councillor Jason Pauling pushed for exploring compulsory acquisition of the stalled $235 million Cedar Mill site. Unpack the council's bold move and its community impact....

8+ hour, 52+ min ago  (226+ words) Gary Blaschke, a 73-year-old cancer survivor, shares his story of surviving stage four cancer while highlighting pollutions risks from fossil fuels like coal....

8+ hour, 27+ min ago  (272+ words) Two Pilates studios have been the targets of alleged arson attacks, now being investigated by the Financial Crimes Squad. Detectives are appealing for public assistance after the attacks significantly damaged both businesses on the Central Coast. About 4. 30am on Wednesday January…...

23+ hour, 34+ min ago  (470+ words) The Newcastle Knights look set to welcome back five NRL regulars for Sunday's clash with the in-form South Sydney Rabbitohs. Skipper Kalyn Ponga, centre Bradman Best, back-rower Dylan Lucas, winger Greg Marzhew and forward Tyson Frizell have all been named…...