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Maitland Hospital launches public home birth pilot for Hunter families

Stockton ferries set for major life extension works

Newcastle venues boost access for hard-of-hearing audiences

Newcastle Police

Investigation underway after shots fired at Charlestown home

Newcastle Police

Teens charged after man allegedly knocked unconscious on Belmont bus

Newcastle grants open as cultural communities craft new opportunities

Work starts on $5.9m Lake Macquarie domestic violence refuge

Families urge action after Hunter men among Australians detained on Gaza aid flotilla

Façon exhibition brings Newcastle’s fashion story to the museum

Maitland Town Hall to recieve $100,000 for Remediation works

Maitland council seeks feedback on draft budget and infrastructure plans

Newcastle Police

Man charged after fatal Port Stephens crash

Newcastle Police

Raptor Squad targets Bandidos in Port Stephens and Hunter Valley operation

Minns joins Salvos for $325,000 Hunter appeal launch

Newcastle Police

Man charged after Glendale crashes, alleged knife threat and firearm seizure

Police Newcastle Foreshore

Newcastle Police

Police appeal after firearms stolen from Mayfield home

Lake Macquarie beaches draw one million visitors in turbulent season

M1 extension works to bring changed traffic conditions next week

Hunter girls encouraged to consider emergency services careers

Hunter groups share more than $150,000 in animal welfare grants

Newcastle Police

Man dies after Argenton stabbing