OneSteel fined $15k for breaking Environment Protection Licence
The Environment Protection Authority has fined OneSteel Wire Pty Ltd for breaching its licence at its Mayfield North site.
View ArticleSniffer dog training gives domestic dogs mental stimulation
A dog trainer in Newcastle starts a course teaching domestic pets how to be sniffer dogs.
View ArticleHighs and lows as a domestic violence counsellor
With domestic violence on the rise, how do counsellors cope with the confronting work?
View ArticleRates of elder abuse in Hunter region on rise says women's centre
An organisation working with domestic violence victims in Newcastle says elder abuse is on the rise.
View ArticleChurch says email shows police officer knew about boys' home archives
The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle says it has found an email which shows a police officer was told about boys home archives, contrary to his claims.
View ArticleWhy women choose to give birth at home
While giving birth in a hospital remains the most popular option for mothers in New South Wales, a few hundred women choose to give birth in their homes each year.
View ArticleUnique program giving domestic violence victims fresh hope
A unique mentoring program helping victims of domestic violence gain new skills is being hailed a success.
View ArticleArt group changing lives of Indigenous people with disability
A community-group for Aboriginal people with a disability in Newcastle is changing lives through art.
View ArticleAboriginal artists promote reconciliation through First Fleet sculpture
A group of Aboriginal artists hopes a sculpture depicting the First Fleet will encourage conversations about reconciliation.
View ArticleBoarding house residents ordered to leave amid 'death trap' claims
The caretakers of three Newcastle boarding houses that are set to be shut down because of fire concerns say claims their homes are death traps are "nonsense".
View ArticleCOVID-19 fragments detected in Newcastle sewage
New South Wales' Hunter region is on high alert after fragments of COVID-19 with a high viral load are detected in three Newcastle sewage treatment plants.
View ArticleBuildev 'wanted to discuss coal loader plans with Baird'
Buildev co-founder Darren Williams wanted former ministers Mike Gallacher and Chris Hartcher to set up a meeting with the now Premier Mike Baird about one of the company's proposals, the Independent...
View ArticleIndustrial Heritage Association hoping to build BHP memorial
The Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association is continuing negotiations to secure land for a BHP memorial.
View ArticleKoppers Mayfield directed to upgrade site to reduce odour
A Newcastle facility at the centre of a chemical leak two years ago has been ordered to upgrade its operations.
View ArticleOrica reduces environmental footprint with recycled water
Orica's Kooragang Island plant will no longer be the Hunter's largest user of freshwater once it starts using recycled water from today.
View ArticleCatholic Church wants rental scheme continued
Catholic Church wants rental scheme continued for affordable housing
View ArticlePerson dies in Mayfield house fire
A person has died in a house fire in the Hunter Valley.
View ArticleMemorial to honour those who lost their lives making steel
A Newcastle blacksmith is using a former BHP power hammer to create a memorial that will honour those who lost their lives while making steel.
View ArticleFormer Newcastle steelworkers share their stories
The Newcastle steelworks was once the beating heart of Australia's industrial sector. Today, former employees are gathering to commemorate 100 years since the steelworks opened.
View ArticleSupermarket brings more uncertainty for Mayfield businesses
Uncertainty about parking changes, stemming from a major supermarket development, has prompted more Mayfield businesses to shut their doors.
View ArticleSteelwork fatalities revealed in long lost book
The Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association says it is unbelievable that a long lost book of steelwork fatalities has been found.
View ArticleDoctors warn air pollution in Newcastle equivalent to smoking 'almost a...
A group of doctors say air pollution in parts of Newcastle is now at a level equal to smoking almost a cigarette a day.
View ArticleMan undergoing surgery after tomahawk attack
Police are investigating a tomahawk attack in Mayfield.
View ArticleTwo Newcastle men charged with child sex crimes
Two men from the Newcastle region have been charged with child sex crimes, accused of using the internet to groom young children.
View ArticlePolice officer injured after Newcastle pursuit
Police are calling for witnesses after an officer was injured after a pursuit.
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