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Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, has hinted buses could return to Beaumont Street in Hamilton within months. A revised timetable is thought to be in the works, in response to the uproar caused when the route was dropped around a year ago. Meanwhile, Mr MacDonald WON’T contest a seat in the state election……

Newcastle Foreshore is now home to a new community space, for anyone passing through on two wheels. A cycling workshop has opened at Lynch’s Hub, offering odd parts, equipment and advice. At this stage, the workshop is open from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

With water safety front of mind this summer, having the best equipment possible is a MUST for any surf club. Today, one of the Hunter’s oldest branches received a much needed upgrade – the new IRB, named after a vital member of the team.

She’s one of the last retailers left on Newcastle’s Perkins Street, but Tina Elliott isn’t sure how much longer she can hold out. She says limited parking in the CBD is destroying small businesses, and she wants council to sort it out.

It’s a tradition that draws the eyes of swimmers every year, and Saturday was no exception. The Macedonian blessing of the waters was held at Newcastle Baths, and dozens came to celebrate a turning point in the faith’s history.

Renowned artist Dennis Massoud drew a crowd at Bar Beach today, decorating the coast with his famous sandcastles. It was all about starting a conversation on seismic testing off the coast of Newcastle and the Central Coast. “When you have something as loud and as powerful as a seismic blast it disorientates the dolphin and…

The Greens have revealed two Hunter candidates, contesting the upcoming state election. Sinead Francis-Coan and Charlotte McCabe will contest Sonia Hornery and Tim Crakanthorp’s seats respectively. “Unfortunately I do feel Wallsend can be neglected, by the state government in particular, so I’ll be looking to restore as much attention to what the people of Wallsend…

The pressure to hits sales targets was all too much for a former Newcastle Knights employee, who was jailed today for 2 years. Despite being in his dream job Matthew Ninness sold tens of thousands of dollars in tickets to bogus clients, and now he’s paying the price.

Newcastle’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, which were postponed due to strong wind, rain, and lightning – are set to go ahead on Australia Day. The 15-minute long display is scheduled to light up the harbour and foreshore, at around 8:30 next Saturday night. Council is hosting free parkour lessons, skateboarding activities and performances from cultural…