Newcastle National Trust House Becomes a Century Old This Week

Miss Porter's House, a terrace abode located at 434 King Street in Newcastle becomes a Century old this week.

Newcastle Alcohol-related Violence Much Higher than State Averages

Newcastle has just been given evidence that alcohol-related violence is nearly double that of the average in New South Wales.

Newcastle man asked to play A-League Football

Newcastle local youth has been asked to join the Australia's premier soccer team Socceroos by the Football Federation Australia.

Newcastle Golf Club Damaged by Thieves

Thieves broke into the Newcastle Golf Club at Fern Bay on Sunday evening and stole three golf-buggies altogether worth $54,000.

Camera Earpieces Used to Cut Back Antisocial Behaviour in Newcastle Pubs

Pocket-sized cameras worn as earpieces are being used by security staff at Newcastle pubs and clubs to deter violence and other antisocial behaviour.

Near-drowned Man in Newcastle Unable to be Identified

A man who nearly drowned at Bar Beach in Newcastle yesterday is unable to be identified.

Cause of Newcastle Bus Fire Remains Unknown

Investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fire that occurred on a Newcastle State Transit bus on Monday.

Maitland Hospital - near Newcastle - is Given Recommendations to Better Handle Miscarriage Cases

A patient who miscarried in a toilet in the Maitland Hospital near Newcastle, Jodie Whiteside, said she was satisfied with recommendations made by the hospital to improve management of future miscarriage cases.

Newcastle Region Gets Ready for New Town and Economy Boost

Huntlee, the newly-approved planned town to be built between Branxton and North Rothbury in the Hunter Valley later in 2009, has been claimed it may boost the region's economy.