NewsLocal launches hyperlocal digital platform The Newcastle News

Welcome to The Newcastle News — a new community website that will deliver hyperlocal news for the Newcastle and the Hunter region — from Port Stephens in the north, Lake Macquarie in the south and throughout the beautiful Hunter Valley region.

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Welcome to The Newcastle News — a new community website that keeps you in touch with everything that matters most to you.

The Newcastle News will deliver compelling news from Port Stephens in the north, Lake Macquarie in the south and throughout the beautiful Hunter Valley region.

Signing up to The Newcastle News will also give you full digital access to The Daily and Sunday Telegraph with the latest NSW, national and international news as well as sports news including the latest on the Newcastle Knights and The Jets.

The Newcastle Ocean Baths. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Fort Scratchley attracts plenty of tourists to Newcastle CBD. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Coffee time at Merewether Beach cafe. Picture: Peter Lorimer

You can read more on The Newcastle News by clicking here.

The Newcastle News is a digital-only publication and is updated daily with exclusive news, informative local content and engaging stories that celebrate Novocastrians and the community we live in.

The Newcastle News brings readers the latest in crime, development, transport, environment, education, health and sport.

The laid back lifestyle and culinary delights will also be celebrated, with The Newcastle News writing about the vibrant restaurants and cafes that locals love, the beautiful beaches and nature reserves and the city’s dynamic culture.

Journalist Amy Ziniak has spent more than a decade working in media across TV, radio and digital and is excited to share your stories.

The Newcastle News newly appointed journalist Amy Ziniak at iconic Nobby's Beach. Picture: Peter Lorimer

The Newcastle News’ Amy Ziniak at iconic Nobby's Beach. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Newcastle CBD from Fort Scratchley. Picture: Peter Lorimer

The Newcastle News is part of NewsLocal, a community news network across NSW and part of News Corp Australia.

The Newcastle News follows in the footsteps of NewsLocal’s other successful digital-only community websites: The St George Shire Standard, The Illawarra Star, Central Sydney and The Canberra Star.

NewsLocal Publisher John McGourty said: “It’s long been our ambition to bring our brand of high-quality local news to the people of Newcastle and show true commitment to the local community by writing the sorts of stories that reflect their everyday lives, ambitions and concerns.

“Our story selection is based on feedback from our army of community readers who tell us what matters most to them. I’m confident our new readers in Newcastle will enjoy a new voice in their community.”

The Newcastle News journalist Amy Ziniak overlooking Newcastle. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Iconic Nobby's lighthouse in Newcastle. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Readers can connect on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and email: [e-mail]

Or email Amy directly: [e-mail]

The Newcastle News will update readers daily at www.thenewcastlenews.com.au.