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Major marine construction works for the Belmont Desalination Plant have been completed, marking another milestone for the Lower Hunter water security project. With all offshore construction activities now complete, the specialist jack-up barge that has been operating off Nine Mile Beach will make a brief return to Newcastle Harbour before departing for its next project. […] The post Major marine…
Newcastle is standing at the edge of what it could become. The question is whether we genuinely want to grow into a confident, independent mid-sized city, or remain a regional centre that continues to look south for investment, infrastructure and permission to evolve. Because right now, Newcastle’s city centre still feels like it is searching […] The post Opinion: Are we a real city, or just…
A fourth person has been charged with murder following an investigation into the alleged fatal stabbing of a man at Argenton earlier this year. Emergency services were called to Montgomery Street shortly after 4am on Sunday 19 April following reports of an assault. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District attended and found a 38-year-old man […] The post Fourth person charged with murder over…
A child has died following a house fire at Swansea Heads. Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to Northcote Avenue shortly before 1.30pm on Thursday 20 August after reports a home was on fire. Around 40 firefighters and 10 trucks responded, finding the property engulfed in flames and issuing heavy smoke. The fire had […] The post Child dies in Swansea Heads house fire appeared first on Newcastle…
At Newcastle Weekly, it is no secret we love our pets. From four-legged office visitors to local rescue stories and the much-loved pets that make our houses feel like home. So, with International Dog Day approaching on 26, we thought it was only fitting to give Newcastle and the Hunter’s furry residents their moment in […] The post Put your pooch on the cover of Pawcastle Weekly appeared first on…
A 21-year-old man has been charged with 33 offences following a police investigation into a series of alleged break-ins across the Newcastle area. Police allege the offences included the theft of unregistered motorbikes worth about $250,000. The man was arrested at Raymond Terrace Police Station about 9.30am on Wednesday, 19 August, following inquiries into property […] The post Newcastle man…
Two people have been hospitalised after a home went up in flames in Lake Macquarie this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Northcote Avenue, Swansea Heads, around 1.30pm to find smoke billowing up from the suburban home. Ten fire trucks and 40 firefighters are still working to extinguish the blaze. Ambulance paramedics have so far […] The post A home in Lake Macquarie has gone up in…
Housing prices across Newcastle and the Lake Macquarie region are slowly starting to cool, a new report says, though both are still outperforming major capital cities elsewhere in Australia. According to the Cotality Home Value Index (HVI) released this week, there was a 0.2 percent rise in the Hunter’s median dwelling value last month. That […] The post House prices in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie…
Wineries, live music, beer, events - that's just the start of an extensive list of what's on in Newcastle this weekend. The post What’s On in Newcastle appeared first on Newcastle Weekly .
A Raymond Terrace football club is looking for answers after a vehicle allegedly caused at least $50,000 in damage, tearing through multiple fields and destroying a goal post. The Raymond Terrace Roosters discovered the damage at about 7am on Wednesday, 19 August, after a vehicle allegedly entered the Lakeside Sports Complex overnight. Vice President Andrew […] The post ‘Someone knows’: Lakeside…
A tourist’s sarcastic review of a Swansea car park has sparked a wider conversation about the condition of public spaces across Lake Macquarie. Jamie Hammer took to Facebook on Monday, 17 August, after visiting Swansea, joking about the “ankle-deep pools” and “quaint 200mm deep potholes” she encountered following overnight rain. “Nothing screams Tourist Destination like […] The post Lake Mac…
Hunter product Isaac Heeney is among five Sydney Swans stars who have been stood down by the AFL club for the rest of the season, amid an ongoing police investigation into sexual assault allegations at East Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel early on Monday morning. The five suspended players are Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice, James […] The post Heeney one of five Swans stood down amid police probe…
An 18-year-old Belmont worker has been recognised for stepping into a leadership role well beyond his years. Chipmunks Playland and Café Belmont team leader Cyrus Delaney was named the winner of the Outstanding Youth Award at the 2026 Hunter Local Business Awards on Tuesday, 18 August. Mr Delaney has recently taken on greater responsibility at […] The post ‘Proud is an understatement’: Belmont…
Newcastle Airport is calling on local photographers across the Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid North Coast to “capture what makes the region home,” with $500 travel vouchers up for grabs. The Show the World Our Home photography competition has been launched to coincide with World Photography Week. This year’s global theme is “Home.” Photographers of […] The post Airport photo comp invites locals to…
Student parking at the University of Newcastle’s (UoN) Callaghan campus has come under scrutiny after permits temporarily reached capacity at the start of semester two. The issue was raised in a post on the “UoN Hate Letters” Facebook group, with some questioning why parking permits could “sell out” when students are already paying to attend […] The post Students raise questions over UoN parking…
Look no further, here's your comprehensive guide to markets in and around Newcastle and the Hunter. The post Your guide to markets in our region appeared first on Newcastle Weekly .
