Bridget Murphy

James Blake Blee has been sentenced to at least seven years and six months in prison for his role in the importation of cocaine into the Port of Newcastle.

Several people have been arrested at a climate protest in Newcastle that involved hundreds of activists taking to the city's harbour in canoes and kayaks.

Police say a month-long investigation led them to a business in Newcastle where the ring was found. Two men have since been arrested and have faced court.

The NSW government is introducing legislation to expand laws that stop protesters blocking roads, bridges and ports in NSW to include railway lines. The laws would carry a maximum fine of $22,000.

With an epicentre near BHP's Mount Arthur mine site, it is the fourth earthquake above a magnitude of 4 to hit the region in recent months.

The activism group has recruited the likes of Peter Garrett for the demonstration, which has been promoted as a "protestival" designed to block access to the coal port.

11-year-old Laith Alaid was swept out to sea on Sunday after attempting to cross The Entrance Channel with his family and emergency services have been looking for him since. 

The father of a man killed in the crash is leading a class action against Transport for NSW, in which claim documents suggest the roundabout's "tightening radius" contributed to the tragedy.

With the likes of Will Kennedy and Ben Barba on their side, Walgett was able to beat the equally star-studded Nanima Common Connection 46-12. On the women's side, the Redfern All Blacks avenged their 2023 grand final loss.

The Central Newcastle Butcher Boys won their last first grade premiership in 1949, and their most recent grand final was 61 years ago. This weekend, they have a chance to turn the page.

Rising Tide protesters have climbed onto a coal train near Newcastle, calling for the federal government to reverse its approval for three coal mines to extend their operations for another three to four decades.

Paige Johnson says affirming her gender gave her the confidence to advocate for her community — on everything from better roads to equal rights.

Brett Andrew Button was behind the wheel of a bus returning from a wedding when it flipped on a roundabout, killing 10 passengers and injuring 25 others.

Graeme McBride says he wants to be able to sleep on a dry pillow and lay in a comfortable position without a broken neck and heart.

With the NSW Hunter Region in the midst of an "earthquake swarm", and mining found to have caused tremors overseas, could it be the cause here too?

While it's a 10-team race in 2024, the league will grow again next year and those in the game know the players are ready for more. 

As industry experts continue to grapple with how a suspected defect in a computer update brought the world to a halt, Australians recount how the incident unfolded.

A feasibility study with AGL to explore green hydrogen possibilities at the now-closed Liddell coal-fired power station looks to be on the backburner. But Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest insist he's not walking away from hydrogen.

Rebecca Ode was injured in Bali almost a fortnight ago. Her family fundraised enough to cover her six-figure evacuation flight home, but the cost was just the beginning.

Luke Smith's family say the compassion and willingness of searchers since the 23-year-old went missing at Lake Macquarie has provided them with strength and hope.

A 16-year-old boy died on the way to hospital after the vehicle he was in crashed into a tree at Salt Ash, near Newcastle. Three other teen passengers were injured in the crash.

Environmental activist group Blockade Australia plans to continue protests, which have already stopped passenger trains and coal movements into one of the world's biggest coal ports for more than a week. 

NSW Police received a concern for welfare call to a home on Johnston Street, Casino shortly after 1:30am on Saturday, but the call wasn't acknowledged by a radio operator until much later.

Fans' fears have been allayed with Maverick Sports Partners promising the revolving door of owners will end with them.

Twelve months after the Hunter Valley bus crash claimed the lives of 10 people, affected communities and first responders are still coming to terms with the tragedy.