The Latest Breaking News from Charlestown

Charlestown is set to become a development powerhouse as the local council slashes red tape in favour of intensified housing, more employment, services and recreation in the city's north-east.

Windred picked up $US136,000 ($A193,000) for his efforts.

Stumbling blocks to development in Charlestown's CBD could be knocked over as Lake Macquarie City Council looks to open the flood gates to growth.

The Uniting Church has revealed its concept master plan for the Tiral Street development

A new red light speed camera at Charlestown has raised the eyebrow of local MP Jodie Harrison.

One seat was up for grabs in the wards of Barton and Winton, Blackfriars and Trinity, Boothstown and Ellenbrook, Broughton, Cadishead and Lower Irlam, Claremont, Eccles, Higher Irlam and Peel Green, Kersal and Broughton Park, Little Hulton, Ordsall, Pendlebury and Clifton, Pendleton and Charlestown, Quays, Swinton and Wardley, Swinton Park,…

The ruling party at the town hall remains the largest Labour group in the country with 92 councillors, while the Lib Dems and Greens each have two

A man who allegedly led police on a pursuit from Charlestown to Jesmond in a stolen Lexus on Tuesday afternoon has been refused bail in Maitland Local Court.

He was refused police bail and is due to face Maitland Local Court today.

BOSTON — Two men were shot and three arrested after leading police on a chase for miles through Chinatown and into Charlestown in Boston early Sunday morning.

The 12-bed centre will be built on Dudley Road at Charlestown, and will provide specialist support to people aged 16 and over with severe eating disorders.