One dead, second critical after surf tragedy
One man is dead and a second was listed as being in a critical condition being pulled from the water at one of the state’s most iconic beaches at Port Stephens.
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Alleged meth syndicate ‘courier’ had ‘no idea’ about drugs: Court
A Hunter man who was allegedly recruited as a runner for a major drug syndicate that imported 99kg of meth into a western Sydney warehouse has made a bid for freedom.
How routine blood test revealed woman’s terrifying diagnosis
A woman “with a heart of gold” has one last chance to fight for her life after a routine blood test revealed a sinister condition taking over her body.
Healthy young woman left paralysed after night out
Out for a night with friends to see a band in Newcastle, a young woman has been left paralysed from the neck down after suffering a sudden stroke. Her friends are now raising funds for her recovery.
Bush footy star to face fresh sex assault charges
A court has heard an Upper Hunter rugby league player is set to face fresh charges of sexual assault. Here’s what we know.
Cops allegedly find child abuse images on beach flasher’s phone
Police were initially called to a popular stretch of sand in Newcastle amid reports that a man was performing sex acts in front of shocked beachgoers. But it is what was allegedly found on his phone that has attracted further charges.
Jury discharged in trial against accused kidnapper
After days of deliberating in the trial of a Hunter-based Indigenous officer accused of kidnapping two underage girls on a drug-fuelled day out, the jury have been unable to reach a verdict.
‘Full of life’: Father-of-five remembered after fatal crash
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a much-loved father-of-five who tragically lost his life doing “something that he loved to do” during a motorbike ride in the NSW Hunter Region.
‘Easy target’: Volunteer church worker sentenced for rape
A volunteer church worker has been sentenced for sexually assaulting an intellectually disabled woman. Here’s what happened.
Huge home trend Aussies are sick of
Aussies are fed up with a key feature of their home that has dominated properties for decades and they should be spending money on something else entirely.
Wild amount of cash you need to live in each Aussie state
Shock new data reveals how much you need to spend to live across Australia. This is how much cash you need now to live in each state.
Worst Aussie PMs for housing ranked
Exclusive data has revealed which Aussie PMs walk the walk or just talk the talk when it comes to fixing our housing shortages.
Australia’s shock new 40 best suburbs revealed
If you live in one of these 40 Australian suburbs, the chances are you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank. The newest list will shock you.
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Everybody appearing at Cessnock Local Court, Monday, April 14
Here is a list of matters listed at Cessnock Local Court on Monday.
Everybody appearing in civil matters at Maitland Local Court, Monday, April 14
Here is a list of civil matters listed at Maitland Local Court on Monday.
Six AVOs and jail bashings: Young killer’s past unmasked
Tyrone Thompson’s behaviour was considered so erratic that six people were granted formal protection from him in his first four years of adulthood – and before he brutally killed his ex-girlfriend while banned from contacting her.
Home invader targeted alleged sex offender’s unit
A man who launched a frightening home invasion has told a court the reason he did it was because he thought the resident was a sex offender. He has now been sentenced in court.
Grandad who chucked chook to hungry gator appeals sentence
A Hunter Region grandad who narrowly avoided jail time for chucking a chook named ‘Betty White’ into an alligator enclosure at a local wildlife park has been given a more lenient sentence.
School expansion shelved over congestion woes
Concerns over traffic congestion and increased numbers at school drop-off and pick-up zones has resulted in one Hunter Valley school being forced to halt plans for a massive expansion.
‘Going to kill me’: Timeline to horrific domestic murder
Mackenzie Anderson had warned her friends that her ex-boyfriend was going to kill her. He stabbed her 78 times in 170 seconds inside her own home and then complained to police about a knife wound on his hand. Warning: Graphic.
Outstanding! Young gun who has caught Eddie Jones’s eye
When the Australian U20s took on and beat former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones’ Japanese U23 side a number of young Aussies stood out – including one he labelled “outstanding’’.
‘It was a shock’: Four try hero, stars, standouts in 1st Colts rugby
There was a try scoring standout, a club flexing muscle, a massive scoreline, a close encounter and a favourite back in the winners circle in Rd 2 of Sydney rugby 1st Colts. Result, news wrap
NRRRL: Final play seals impressive upset win
There were blistering starts and a grandstand finish as a huge final play sealed a very impressive early season win in the NRRRL.
‘Finished with two on bench’: Collies come out from under the radar
If round two is anything to go by, the Macarthur RL season is as wide open as ever. With last year’s also-rans creating early waves, there’s plenty to like. Full wrap, 40+ GALLERY
Tigers’ season-defining Galvin call after star’s $6m rejection
Benji Marshall is committed to the biggest call of his coaching career when Latu Fainu returns from injury as the true value of Lachlan Galvin’s rejected Wests Tigers contract can be revealed.
Candice Warner: ‘The scars are deep’
Candice Warner has spoken of the lowest point in her life, detailing the emotional scars she still carries today.
Deli’s outdoor dining dream benched over ‘public safety’
The owner of a wildly popular Sydney deli has been left stunned after the City of Sydney council banned her from placing outdoor seating for diners in a stoush over pedestrian safety and ‘public dangers’.
Housing and tax dominate second Treasurers’ debate
Competing housing and tax policies have dominated Angus Taylor and Jim Chalmers’ second debate as the pair faced-off as two more prime-time debates are confirmed. SEE HOW THE DAY UNFOLDED
‘Bendys’ are back to help ease public bus woes
Good news for frustrated commuters on the northern beaches with ‘bendy’ buses making a comeback to help ease waiting times and reduce cancelled services
Greens’ $46.5bn plan to make TAFE, university free for all
Adam Bandt wants every Aussie to be able to go to university or TAFE for free – just like a young Anthony Albanese. The plan will cost the country $46.5bn. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Coalition support falls again as signs point to narrow Labor win
While the latest Newspoll results suggest a narrow Labor win, most Australian voters are expecting a hung parliament. See what else they think.
Four ex-PMs join the masses at election campaign launches
Both Labor and the Coalition rolled out some of their most recognised former prime ministers as they launched their respective election campaigns. See who made an appearance.
‘Couldn’t breathe’: Influencer spills on Aussie’s mystery death
The glamorous Moroccan girlfriend of dead Aussie businessman Allen McKenna has given an emotional account of her long-time partner’s death. Watch the exclusive video.
Chinese item causing chaos for US
Donald Trump has announced an urgent national security investigation as one of the world’s largest sectors sits nervously on the cusp of a devastating new tariff.
Aussie punter takes down US lottery
A secretive Aussie gambler dubbed “The Joker” has emerged at the centre of a $151 million US lottery scandal.
‘Incoherent’: Trump tariff plan’s fatal flaw
Donald Trump keeps flip-flopping on his tariffs. But that is not the only problem that threatens to derail them permanently.
Top Dem’s home set alight while family inside
A top US Democrat and his family were woken up by police in the early hours of the morning and evacuated from their burning home.
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