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"To be honest I didn't know the affect alcohol could have on concussion."

Visions of Ancient Egypt: Art, Design and the Cultural Imagination is running at Laing Art Gallery until April 29 with displays of art, jewellery, costumes, photographs and film

"It will be my first proper time representing NSW. That will be cool to put on the gear and hopefully get the job done."

Newcastle's most unusual new attraction, Ship4Good, is hosting a community picnic on Saturday, February 18, at the Carrington Pump House. The family-friendly BYO picnic will be held on the Pump House grounds, on Bourke Street, in Carrington, from 4pm to 9pm. With the support of Port of Newcastle, exhibits from…

THE Insurance Council of Australia says Hunter households would save 15 per cent on their home insurance if the NSW government axed the Emergency Services Levy and found "a fairer way" to fund police, fire and related services.

La Chilenita is the work of mother and daughter duo Jessica and Blanca Gonzalez

Nest on Chillingham Road in Heaton offers a multi-course tasting menu - but could it get a Sunday lunch right?

Where did the port's classic workhorses go when their time was up?

A Newcastle-raised artist has returned to this city to exhibit the artefacts of her performance expedition walking across France.