Newcastle
Schofield backs veteran to fire in Gosford Cup defence, whatever the weather
Trainer Mick Price and jockey Chad Schofield are confident Hezashocka is building nicely towards back-to-back Gosford Gold Cups.
- Craig Kerry
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How James died in a fight over littering
The 22-year-old was eating outside a kebab shop when police say he was set upon by a group of violent youths. He never made it home.
- Clare Sibthorpe
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Newcastle teen identified as victim of ‘senseless’ drive-by shooting
Ekam Sahni,18, was killed when a man driving a white SUV allegedly opened fire at a popular Newcastle beach car park.
- Riley Walter, Clare Sibthorpe and Daniel Lo Surdo
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How a weight loss drug inspired ‘big unit’ Dan Repacholi’s ‘ministry for men’ idea
The Labor MP from the Hunter – with a bushranger-style beard, an imposing two-metre physique and a love of hamburgers – says he has seen first-hand how many men don’t speak about their troubles.
- Matthew Knott
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The jealous killer Mackenzie couldn’t escape
Mackenzie Anderson had an AVO against her former partner Tyrone Thompson. He was also on parole. It couldn’t protect her from 78 frenzied stab wounds.
- Jordan Baker
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‘Tragic accident’: Sydney fisher tangled in line and dragged into ocean after hooking shark
The search continues for Paul Barning, who was pulled overboard while taking part in a game-fishing competition off the coast of Newcastle on Sunday.
- Riley Walter, Kayla Olaya and Nick Newling
Man shot by police after allegedly running at officers with meat cleaver
Police say they shot the man after he ran at them in a Newcastle suburb and a Taser was deployed unsuccessfully.
- Penry Buckley
Port guide: Newcastle, Australia
This once-declining NSW industrial town has undergone a transformation, with a newfound buzz, a great food scene and interesting attractions.
- Brian Johnston
Accused smuggler sailed into sea cucumber bust after ‘fleeing’ rehab for Indonesia
An accused drug trafficker who “fled rehab” in NSW unwittingly sailed into a border force operation targeting sea cucumber poachers, derailing his plot to reach Indonesia.
- Perry Duffin and Jordan Baker
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From Andrew O’Keefe to accused drug boss: Controversial rehab centre’s uncertain future
The facility remains home to accused criminals despite an alleged escape and an urgent investigation by the attorney-general after a Herald exposé.
- Jordan Baker and Perry Duffin
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