Vandals damage fibre cables, taking thousands of Hunter internet and phone services offline

10 October 2026

Tomago Road night closures as M1 project work continues

Lake Macquarie to gain 20 extra trips in timetable changes

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Teenager granted bail over Wallsend crash that injured 10 Knights fans

Newcastle Airport photography competition closes on 18 October

McCaffrey Drive westbound closure to bring overnight detours

Flo’s Day fundraiser to support Sleapy’s Foundation

Work begins on new Gateshead ambulance station

Throsby Creek draft plan open for feedback ahead of Islington session

Newcastle Councillors Reject Private Tender for New FOGO Food Waste Collection

Nominations open for 2027 Lake Mac Awards

Cruise shuttle to draw visitors into Newcastle’s east end

FitzSimons and Fennell to headline Lake Macquarie history festival

Clausen returns for eighth year as Newcastle’s deputy lord mayor

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Police renew appeal after Shane Ryan’s body found at Elermore Vale

Port Stephens seeks feedback on draft affordable housing plan

University of Newcastle vice chancellor Alex Zelinsky to retire in February 2027

Governments pledge $1.37 billion for Hunter/Regional road links

Newcastle Council thanked Link Road responders and Knights as Liberal Councillor Pull calls for safer farewells

Local comedians get more time at the mic for Islington show

Hornery seeks urgent trauma support after car hits Knights crowd

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Man arrested in Stockton faces 21 charges over alleged Bellangry child sex assaults

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Hamilton East home destroyed after car fire spreads from garage

Newcastle rallies behind Knights after one-point grand final heartbreak

Practical boat licence training to start at Lemon Tree Passage

Police warn Knights fans against motorway gatherings after grand final

Newcastle Police

Girl, 5, no longer critical after Wallsend crash as driver remains in custody

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Teenage driver charged after 10 people injured at Wallsend

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