Latest news from Newcastle.
A plain-language guide to how people move around Newcastle and the Hunter, from the harbour and the light rail line to the airport, intercity trains and the major roads that knit the region together.
A plain-English guide to how housing works in Newcastle, why prices and rents move, and the forces shaping affordability in the Hunter.
A durable guide to how the Hunter's commercial capital makes its living, from the world's largest coal port and a major health and education sector to the energy transition now reshaping the region.
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.
Local agricultural producers are taking precautionary measures as H5N1 cases emerge.
From the A-League Women's Jets to surf competition and netball, Newcastle has a thriving women's sport scene worth knowing about.
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.
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.
From the historic Merewether and Newcastle ocean baths to indoor lap pools, here is where Newcastle swimmers train and compete.
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.
How to get into road and recreational cycling in Newcastle, from beginner group rides to the Hunter's most rewarding routes.
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.
Your guide to playing and following basketball in Newcastle, from community courts to the elite NBL1 East competition.
Touch football is one of Newcastle's fastest-growing social sports, offering a non-contact, mixed-gender game that suits players of almost any fitness level.
A local guide to netball in the Hunter region, from social competitions and junior clubs to pathways for serious players.
Lawn bowls in Newcastle is far from the quiet retirement sport of old, with social competitions, barefoot evenings and welcoming clubs drawing players of all ages across the Hunter.
Everything parents need to know about getting children into cricket through the Hunter Valley cricket network.
Newcastle has a growing network of inclusive sport programs that welcome participants of all abilities, ensuring everyone in the Hunter can enjoy the benefits of an active life.
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