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Browse published The Daily Newcastle newsletter editions below.

Wednesday 9 September 2026
Knights face do-or-die final, Ocean Baths deadline looms
Morning, Newcastle. Wednesday is clear and crisp at 10 degrees, perfect for a coffee with the news.
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Tuesday 8 September 2026
Pokie losses 'obscene' as region gamblers lose millions daily
Morning, Newcastle. Drizzly and mild at 15 today, so settle in with a coffee and the news.
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Monday 7 September 2026
Newcastle Knights NRL final locked in for next week
Morning, Newcastle. Clear skies and 15 degrees out there, and plenty of big local news to start your week.
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Sunday 6 September 2026
Smoke alarm warning after Swansea Heads tragedy
Good morning, Newcastle. A clear and mild 17 degrees for your Sunday. Big stories today, so let's get into it.
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Saturday 5 September 2026
Two held in armed pub spree as miners dispute transition bill
Morning Newcastle, a clear 15 degrees out there to start your Saturday.
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Friday 4 September 2026
Aged care nurse charged over assaults in Hunter dementia ward
Good morning, Newcastle. A crisp 13 degrees and clear skies for Friday.
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Thursday 3 September 2026
Knights injury woes deepen as Burwood Inn sets reopening date
Morning, Newcastle. A clear 16 degrees out there, so here is what is happening around town on Thursday.
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Wednesday 2 September 2026
Mater gets funding to fix mould disaster
Morning, Newcastle. A mild 16 and overcast start to Wednesday, with plenty unfolding.
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
Knights weigh Saifiti ban as Northstars bring home Goodall Cup
Good morning, Newcastle. A clear, cold 10 degrees out there, but plenty to talk about over your coffee.
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Monday 31 August 2026
Knights' finals hopes alive after big win over Cowboys
Good morning, Newcastle. A crisp 12 degrees out there, but the Knights have given us reason to warm up.
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Sunday 30 August 2026
Souths roar into NEWRL grand final; GRIMM comes to town
Good morning, Newcastle. A crisp 11 degrees and clear skies for your Sunday.
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Saturday 29 August 2026
Nepalese vigil, Hanson protest, and Medowie's first students
Morning, Newcastle. A clear 15 degrees out there, and plenty to catch up on this Saturday.
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Friday 28 August 2026
Stockton bin battle, book fair, and new trains for Newcastle
Morning, Newcastle. A clear 11 degrees out there, so perfect for a coffee and a good read.
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Thursday 27 August 2026
Link Road Forest petition passes 10,000 as council, beach fears mount
Morning, Newcastle. 15 degrees and overcast, but there's plenty to get your teeth into this Thursday.
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Wednesday 26 August 2026
Newcastle Council targets e-bikes and affordable housing tonight
Morning, Newcastle. A drizzly Wednesday at 15C, but plenty brewing ahead of tonight's council meeting.
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Tuesday 25 August 2026
Belmont desal plant hits home straight as Myuna Bay stalling
Morning, Newcastle. 13 degrees and overcast out there, but plenty of light in today's news.
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Monday 24 August 2026
Knights clear to play, venue lands $500k for live music
Morning, Newcastle. A clear 13 degrees to start your Monday.
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Sunday 23 August 2026
Knights' finals hopes in doubt after heavy defeat
Good morning, Newcastle. 14 degrees and overcast, so here is something to read with your Sunday coffee.
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Saturday 22 August 2026
Swansea tragedy: heroes, teen recovery, and the fire investigation
Morning, Newcastle. Saturday, 14 degrees and overcast. A heavy one today from Swansea.
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Friday 21 August 2026
Teen's 'selfless act' after fatal Lake Macquarie fire
Good morning, Newcastle. A grey 13 degrees out there, and heavy news on our minds.
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Thursday 20 August 2026
NDIS cuts loom, market shift, and the fine that broke a Newcastle heart
Morning, Newcastle. 10 degrees and a clear sky out there, so let's get into it.
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Wednesday 19 August 2026
Federal research cuts to hit Newcastle firm and cancer care
Morning, Newcastle. 11 degrees and partly cloudy, with plenty to get your teeth into. Let's have a look.
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Tuesday 18 August 2026
High-speed rail step forward and Masters Games return
Morning, Newcastle. 14 degrees and overcast, but plenty warming up today.
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Monday 17 August 2026
Hunter renewables roll on, M1 walk, and Knights finals push
Morning, Newcastle. 15 degrees and partly cloudy, so perfect Monday energy for a big week.
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Sunday 16 August 2026
Knights women clash, NPL promotion joy, and a high-speed chase
Morning, Newcastle. A drizzly 13 degrees out there, but a big weekend of footy and plenty happening.
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Saturday 15 August 2026
Jets contractors wait nearly 300 days to be paid
Good morning, Newcastle. 14 degrees with a light drizzle, so stay dry while you catch up on the local news with us.
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Friday 14 August 2026
Tomago jobs secured as Mater's mould crisis laid bare
Good morning, Newcastle. A crisp 8 degrees out there, but there is plenty to warm you up.
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Thursday 13 August 2026
$2.5bn Tomago bailout secures Hunter aluminium future
Morning, Newcastle. A crisp 10 degrees and clear skies, with big news on the Hunter's doorstep.
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Wednesday 12 August 2026
Newcastle swoops on silver trapped in old solar panels
Morning, Newcastle. A crisp 11 degrees out there, so here is something to read with your coffee.
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Tuesday 11 August 2026
Jets striker farewells as runway closes and cafe era ends
Good morning, Newcastle. A clear 14 degrees and plenty to catch up on over your coffee.
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Saturday 8 August 2026
Charges laid in motorcycle death; building works probe widens
Good morning, Newcastle. 8 degrees and clear - a crisp Saturday with plenty to catch up on.
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Friday 7 August 2026
Murder charge in Lake Macquarie stabbing, Calvary Mater held to account
Good morning, Newcastle. Friday's here, 6 degrees and clear, with some serious local stories to know.
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Thursday 6 August 2026
Mater failures spark accountability row; gun scare at Glendale
Good morning, Newcastle. Thursday is crisp and clear, and there's serious accountability questions being asked around town.
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Thursday 30 July 2026
Merewether traffic fix looms; council tackles gambling harm
Good morning, Newcastle. Clear and crisp at 7 degrees, and there's real movement happening today.
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Wednesday 29 July 2026
Labor backs plan to bring trains back to Hunter
Good morning, Newcastle. Wednesday's here, 9 degrees and clear, with some big talk about transport.
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Tuesday 28 July 2026
Mortgage stress grips Hunter suburbs as rates bite
Good morning, Newcastle. Tuesday's 9 degrees and crisp, so settle in with this week's most pressing stories.
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Monday 27 July 2026
Woman freed as DPP drops drug charges
Good morning, Newcastle. 12 degrees and clear, and there's some big news on the court front today.
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Sunday 26 July 2026
Knights season over for Brown and Lucas after Roosters loss
Good morning, Newcastle. Clear and 8 degrees - a quiet Sunday until you hear this news.
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Saturday 25 July 2026
M1 pothole crisis and industry conflict grip Hunter
Good morning, Newcastle. Saturday cold at 5 degrees, but there's plenty to read over your coffee.
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Monday 20 July 2026
Newcastle's cultural boom: festival, rail project gains momentum
Good morning, Newcastle. Monday, 14 degrees and overcast, but plenty to look forward to.
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Tuesday 7 July 2026
Train-building plan brings hope to Hunter region
Morning, Newcastle. Tuesday at 15 degrees and mostly clear - and there's a $12 billion reason to be optimistic about the Hunter's future.
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Monday 6 July 2026
Hunter lands $12bn train-building plan
Good morning, Newcastle. Monday's here with light drizzle and 15 degrees - perfect weather to read about something big coming your way.
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Saturday 4 July 2026
$12 billion plan to revive Newcastle train manufacturing
Good morning, Newcastle. 9 degrees and clear skies, and there's major jobs news on the way.
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Friday 3 July 2026
Knights start NRLW season strong; Barilaro returns to politics
Good morning, Newcastle. Friday's here, 14 degrees and clear - perfect for catching up on the week's biggest local stories.
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Thursday 2 July 2026
John Hunter expansion hits major milestone
Good morning, Newcastle. Thursday it is, 14 degrees and mostly clear - a solid day ahead with big local news.
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
Vandals hit Newcastle as home prices drop
Morning, Newcastle. Wednesday and 12 degrees, but there's plenty to know.
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Tuesday 30 June 2026
Antibiotic breakthrough saves lives from serious infection
Good morning, Newcastle. Tuesday, 12 degrees and clear - a perfect day to learn about a life-saving discovery right here in the Hunter.
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Monday 29 June 2026
Mouldy legal bills, new Woolworths, and Knights' Origin call-up
Good morning, Newcastle. Monday it is - 12 degrees and overcast, but there's plenty to know.
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Sunday 28 June 2026
Cliftleigh man in hospital after targeted home invasion
Good morning, Newcastle. 13 degrees and overcast, but there's serious news to get across.
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Friday 26 June 2026
Socceroos advance, more Mayfield arrests, Queens Wharf demolition set
Good morning Newcastle, here is what matters today.
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