BEN Gibson was fighting for a starting spot at APIA Leichhardt in the NSW NPL this time 12 months ago.

Construction has begun on a $7.2-million haven for women and children in Port Stephens fleeing domestic and sexual abuse.

NEWCASTLE cricketer Caoimhe Bray continued her rich vein of form by top scoring in Friday's semi-final, but Australia's World Cup run has now come to an end.

Adamstown businesses and surrounding residents are bracing for disruptions while a major upgrade to the railway crossing ...

NEWCASTLE Jets have given a little-used defender a release to return to the NSW NPL. James Gardiner, chief football and rugby ...

John Hunter Hospital has apologised after a manager sent an email that said "we are going to have a workforce of clinical ...

Newcastle's Matildas star Emily van Egmond won't feature in another A-League guest stint this season after joining English ...

Groovin the Moo will not run for a second year while organisers work on a sustainable model for the regional festival.

CONNOR Kirkwood was on the verge of returning to his original Newcastle Rugby League club.

Wallsend Swimming Centre was temporarily closed this morning after police responded to a break-in last night.

Nova City Ballet is a "childhood dream come true" for Courtney Coburn.

The opening event at Saturday's Newcastle Jockey Club race meeting, the 900-metre maiden plate, is a cracker with speed ...