Newcastle Weekly

18/01/2026

“I’ve always been someone who has tended towards over-work and taking on too many things, so this will be a challenge for me.”

After undergoing medical treatment over the past few months, Newcastle Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge will return to office this week.

18/01/2026

Australia’s biggest online beauty retailer, Adore Beauty, is stepping off screens and into the heart of Newcastle with a new store opening this week.

Australia’s biggest online beauty retailer, Adore Beauty, is launching its first regional NSW store in Newcastle.

18/01/2026

“If I was a young kid playing for the Northern Hawks Rugby League Club, Steve Simpson would be a huge attraction. And, to have Lachlan Fitzgibbon come into a (Souths) team with his fresh experience, that’s always an exciting addition.”

The Newcastle Rugby League scene's getting a high-profile injection of experience and talent, with some former Knights returning to the fold.

18/01/2026

In tragic circumstances, a woman has died and five people were hospitalised following a two-vehicle crash in Port Stephens on Saturday evening.

18/01/2026

The Upper Hunter and Newcastle will each play hosting roles in 2026 when the PBR Australia Monster Energy Tour starts next month.

The Upper Hunter and Newcastle will play hosting roles in 2026 when the PBR Australia Monster Energy Tour starts next month.

18/01/2026

In the space of just 100 kilometres, there have been multiple separate incidents involving vehicles flipping onto their side.

It's a result of extreme weather that continues to impact the region.

This truck was filmed entering Heatherbrae during the severe conditions.

Emergency services are currently at the scene.

Motorists are urged to slow down, keep a safe distance, and drive to the conditions.

18/01/2026

Residents throughout the Hunter are being urgently asked to safely capture and donate funnel-web spiders found around their homes.

18/01/2026

A good slice of cheesy pizza is never a bad idea and here in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter, we are spoilt for great options.

https://newcastleweekly.com.au/best-pizza-newcastle/

18/01/2026

Amazingly, 71mm of rainfall was recorded at the Wangi Bowling Club in the 90 minutes to midnight, while overall Lake Mac and Cessnock reported in excess of 130mm.

More than a dozen people have been rescued with cars submerged and homes flooded as storms pummel Australia's East Coast.

17/01/2026

In tragic circumstances, a woman has died and five people were hospitalised following a two-vehicle crash in Port Stephens on Saturday evening.

In tragic circumstances, a woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in Port Stephens on Saturday evening.

17/01/2026

Women and children fleeing domestic and family violence will soon find sanctuary in a new refuge in Port Stephens.

17/01/2026

Newcastle Jets fans… it’s time to get excited.

The Newcastle Jets sit in third spot on the ladder following another brilliant win, this time at the expense of the Western Sydney Wanderers.