Newcastle Weekly

01/12/2025

While Newcastle experienced an increase in residential values, at 6.9%, it fell behind Upper Hunter (12.1%) and Muswellbrook (7.7%).

Land values are continuing to rise throughout the Hunter Valley, according to the NSW Valuer General’s latest report.

01/12/2025

"We’ve taken another important step toward ensuring the new PICU courtyard will be cared for well into the future," says Sleapy’s Foundation's Peter Sleap.

Organisers have hailed the second annual Sleap Walk a huge success after it raised more than $20,000 last month.

01/12/2025

“When I put the feelers out to see if people would be interested in starting a team, we practically had a committee straight away and, from there, the ball just started rolling," says Maitland Tigers president Jack Tessier.

The Hunter region’s sporting landscape is set for a boost with the arrival of its newest American football club, the Maitland Tigers.

01/12/2025

Defiant Rising Tide organisers have labelled the 2025 People’s Blockade a success, after turning away several coal ships from the Port of Newcastle.

01/12/2025

The court heard Xavier Simmonds smashed a b**g over a 46-year-old’s head near Foreshore Park at the weekend... just one of the many arrests, which took place.

Climate protesters have besieged the world's largest coal port for the third straight day as the number of arrests at the "protestival" ticks over a century.

01/12/2025

Dora Creek’s Bailey Govett landed the prestigious title of Apprentice of the Year, despite entering into the profession by “accident”.

01/12/2025

From Wednesday night, westbound lanes of the New England Highway between Tarro and Beresfield will be permanently diverted onto a new section of road.

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from this week to continue construction on the M1 Pacific Motorway extension.

30/11/2025

Their collective efforts often go “unappreciated”. But, the Rapid Relief Team visited Maitland Hospital recently to thank its staff for all they do to care for the community.

READ MORE: https://newcastleweekly.com.au/rapid-relief-team-says-thank-you-to-maitland-hospital-staff/

30/11/2025

Newcastle’s tourism market is sizzling, with more than $1.5 billion in annual visitor spend.

Newcastle’s tourism market is sizzling and local businesses are cooking up fresh experiences to entice travellers to stay longer.

30/11/2025

Maitland FC vice-president Corey Goodwin has praised committee members past and present following the unveiling of its new amenities building at Cooks Square Park.

READ MORE: https://newcastleweekly.com.au/its-game-on-for-maitland-magpies-at-cooks-square-park/

30/11/2025

“While any disruption to coal exports will be minimal and temporary, the damage to Rising Tide’s credibility is significant and permanent.”

Rising Tide’s efforts, and complete disregard for public safety, effectively amounted to “nought”, according to the NSW Minerals Council.

30/11/2025

Newcastle dealt Auckland FC its first loss of the ALM season, prevailing 2-1 in torrential rain to snap a three-game losing streak and leap off the bottom of the table.

The Newcastle Jets have fought through torrential rain to beat Auckland FC 2-1 in the A-League Men’s… and moved off the bottom of the table.