Daily Network editorial team

Articles from the Daily Network editorial team

• Community

  John Hunter Hospital Serves One Million People Across Hunter Region

  The major hospital and the developing health precinct serve a catchment of one million people.

  25 July 2026, 9:59 am

• Finance

  Newcastle Arena aims to attract major international sports events to the city

  Entertainment chiefs are banking on the new multi-million-dollar arena to draw the world's biggest touring acts and sporting attractions.

  25 July 2026, 9:57 am

• Sport

  Your Fan's Guide to McDonald Jones Stadium, Broadmeadow

  Everything you need to know about getting to, getting into and getting the most out of a day at McDonald Jones Stadium.

  25 July 2026, 9:57 am

• Federal

  Nationals signal willingness to abandon controversial Hunter transmission project

  The Regional NSW party indicates it may scrap the 500kv power line proposal that has divided the region.

  25 July 2026, 9:56 am

• Community

  University of Newcastle Transforms Hunter Region Into Research Powerhouse

  The university has transformed the intellectual capital of the Hunter region.

  25 July 2026, 9:55 am

• Finance

  Newcastle Arena: 12,000-seat venue plan advances with ...

  Newcastle Arena proposal gains major sporting body support. The 12,000-seat venue could bring premier sporting events and entertainment to the region.

  25 July 2026, 9:53 am

• Community

  Schools and Education in Newcastle: Universities, Schools and Training

  A general guide to how Newcastle's universities, TAFE campuses, schools and training providers fit together, and how local families navigate them.

  25 July 2026, 9:52 am

• Finance

  Jane Goldsmith Leaves NBN News After WIN Network Restructure

  Is Jane Goldsmith leaving NBN News? The presenter has departed following WIN Network restructure changes at the station, becoming the first high-profile exit since the shake-up began.

  25 July 2026, 9:50 am

• Community

  Newcastle 2026 Living Costs: Exact Breakdown of Housing, Food, Transport

  What does it really cost to live in Newcastle in 2026? Housing, groceries, transport and lifestyle costs broken down.

  25 July 2026, 9:50 am

• News

  Discover Newcastle's Best Activities: Your Complete Local Guide

  An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Newcastle.

  25 July 2026, 9:50 am

• Finance

  Newcastle Jets lock in 3 players for Australia Cup title defence

  The A-League club secures key retention deals ahead of the upcoming tournament, bolstering their squad depth.

  25 July 2026, 9:49 am

• Sport

  Newcastle Cycling Clubs Launch Beginner Routes Across Hunter Region

  How to get into road and recreational cycling in Newcastle, from beginner group rides to the Hunter's most rewarding routes.

  25 July 2026, 9:39 am

• Sport

  Where to Watch the NRL Finals in Newcastle: Fan Zones and Local Pubs

  The best spots across Newcastle to watch NRL finals football with fellow supporters, from community fan zones to classic local venues.

  25 July 2026, 9:39 am

• Community

  Healthcare in Newcastle: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go

  A practical, general guide to Newcastle's public and private hospitals, the Hunter New England Local Health District, primary care and emergency options, and health care as one of the region's biggest employers.

  19 July 2026, 9:05 pm

• News

  Newcastle's Best Weekend Events: Your Complete What's On Guide

  Things to do across Newcastle over the days ahead.

  19 July 2026, 3:27 am

• Community

  Women's rugby league expansion signals growth in regional sports participation

  New NPLW interest in the Hunter comes as second-tier competition gathers serious momentum across Australia.

  26 June 2026, 7:32 pm

• Community

  Hunter Valley: Newcastle's World-Famous Wine Region

  The Pokolbin wine district is one of Australia's oldest and most celebrated wine regions.

  26 June 2026, 6:13 pm

• Community

  Newcastle farms mobilising early to prevent bird flu spread

  Local agricultural producers are taking precautionary measures as H5N1 cases emerge.

  26 June 2026, 2:41 am

• Sport

  Racing Heritage at Broadmeadow: A Guide to Newcastle's Thoroughbred History

  The Newcastle Jockey Club at Broadmeadow has been part of the Hunter's sporting landscape for well over a century, making race day a distinctly local tradition worth understanding.

  18 June 2026, 7:50 pm

• Sport

  Newcastle's Best Public Ovals, Courts and Sporting Facilities

  From the grand turf of Sportsground ovals to neighbourhood hard courts and the sprawling Hunter Sports Centre at Glendale, Newcastle is exceptionally well served for public sporting infrastructure.

  6 June 2026, 7:30 pm

• Sport

  Swimming in Newcastle: Ocean Baths, Lap Pools and How to Join a Club

  From the historic Merewether and Newcastle ocean baths to indoor lap pools, here is where Newcastle swimmers train and compete.

  30 May 2026, 6:15 pm

• Sport

  How to Watch and Listen to Sport in Newcastle: Radio, Streaming and Local Broadcasters

  Whether you are at home, in the car or on the go, there are more ways than ever to follow Newcastle's teams and local sport without missing a moment.

  23 May 2026, 8:00 pm

• Sport

  Athletics and Little Athletics in Newcastle: From First Strides to the Track

  Newcastle's athletics community offers structured pathways for children and adults alike, from Saturday morning Little Athletics to senior club competition on the regional track circuit.

  9 May 2026, 7:20 pm

• Sport

  Basketball in Newcastle: Courts, Clubs and the Path to the NBL1

  Your guide to playing and following basketball in Newcastle, from community courts to the elite NBL1 East competition.

  2 May 2026, 6:35 pm

• Sport

  Junior Football (Soccer) in Newcastle: How to Get Your Child Involved

  A guide to registering your child in junior football in the Newcastle and Hunter region, from first kicks to competitive leagues.

  21 March 2026, 6:30 pm