Newcastle Herald
Friday 4 April 2025
The clinic's name means 'butterfly - the one who flutters'.
Damon Cronshaw
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Opinion | "As two Productivity Commissioners recently observed: 'locking up more children actually increases youth crime'."
Jonathon Hunyor • 25m ago
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We are churning out graduates of the "University of Crime". Picture by Shutterstock
'It's not actually allowing for more flexibility, I think it's taking flexibility away.'
Blair Wise
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The new academic calendar is set to come in next year. File picture
Take a look at these finds across the region.
Jade Lazarevic
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2 Notley Street, North Lambton is listed with McGrath Lake Macquarie. Picture supplied
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel will walk free from court on appeal bail after three judges found he should be released ahead of his long-awaited Lawyer X challenge.
Emily Woods • 42m ago
Three appeal court judges have granted Tony Mokbel bail. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Trump, U.S. relations, and Australian domestic concerns.
Craig Thomson • 21m ago
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Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke and Labor candidate for Bass Jess Teesdale. Picture by Phillip Biggs
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'That's about making sure no community gets left behind.'
And Madeline Link
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Head chef Jake Deluca is leaving the popular hatted restaurant. Josh Thurston and Gordon Cooke are joining the team, as head chef and sous chef.
Lisa Rockman
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Josh Thurston, Eduardo Molina and Jake Deluca at Flotilla in Wickham. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Learning Clubs run by the Smith Family across Newcastle and Central Coast are lacking volunteers, causing a number of students missing out on academic support.
Alanna Tomazin • 2hrs ago
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Retired high school science teacher and Newcastle learning club volunteer Pamela Forbes (left), an assistance dog visiting a learning club (top right) and a file picture of teaching children (bottom right). Pictures supplied
'A 4.5 per cent rise is what workers need to get ahead of inflation," ACTU secretary Sally McManus says.
Simon McCarthy
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Hunter Workers secretary Leigh Shears says the only solution to the cost-of-living crisis is increasing wages. File picture
'That's my goal for the year. I will get one of them.'
Max McKinney
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A 33-year-old Novocastrian completes 'full turnaround' in 2025.
Josh Callinan
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Newcastle snowboarder Michaela Davis-Meehan with her collection of medals from this year's Freeride World Tour. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Parents at Hunter School of the Performing Arts are providing $1790 per student, while Valentine Public School parents are contributing an average of $638 per student.
Alanna Tomazin
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Letters | "With 'Down Down, Prices are Down' ringing in my ears, I felt a sharp pain in my wallet"
Letters to the Editor
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Maybe skip the bacon as well. Picture by Shutterstock
Newcastle Hunter Rugby League competition kicks off Friday night.
Josh Callinan
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Newcastle Hunter Rugby League players Sarah Noffke (Thornton-Beresfield), Tamiah Palermo (Dungog), Abbey Ellis (Central Newcastle), Tim Christie (Waratah-Mayfield), Lachlan Hickey (Hinton), Kris Mitchison (East Maitland) and Chris Whyte (West Wallsend). Picture by Josh Callinan
At this popular Newcastle Writers Festival event, musicians reimagine books as original songs at the Conservatorium of Music.
Nick Milligan
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Poppi Kent and Josi Veneziano, of Chain Daisy. Picture by Paul Dear
The housing crisis came under close examination in Lake Macquarie today.
Josh Leeson
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Seas are expected to be below one metre on Friday while fog could layer the Hunter on Sunday morning.
Alanna Tomazin
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Swell to drop and sun to shine as Novocastrians prepare to farewell daylight saving
Some of the women who take part are the first in their family to learn how to swim.
Madeline Link
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The Prime Minister was visiting Maitland Hospital when members of Rising Tide crashed proceedings.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fronts the media at Maitland Hospital on Thursday. He was also interrupted by vocal Rising Tide protesters who were removed by security guards. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Mega Creatures, markets, the Jets at home, Newcastle Writers Festival, Newcastle Food Month ... what have you got planned this weekend?
Mega Creatures have returned to Hunter Valley Gardens. Picture supplied
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Tomago Aluminium maintenance workers are seeking a 15 per cent pay rise over three years.
Matthew Kelly
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No candidate ever won a seat in the Hunter without appealing to coal miners.
Simon McCarthy
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South Korean Energy company's Newcastle hydrogen plans in doubt after missing out on funding.
Matthew Kelly
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Kepco misses out on funding for Newcastle hydrogen project
Origin chooses not to seek compensation for keeping Eraring Power Station running.
Matthew Kelly
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Taxpayers won't pay to keep Eraring Power Station open this year.
Hundreds of people attended the funeral of little Airlie Montgomery.
Glenn Ellard • 24m ago
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Security at the stadium will be tightened as a result.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
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Carlton and Collingwood at the MCG on April 3 (inset) and flashing police lights (main image). Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong/James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
Australia is set to hit record high enrolment level in 2025.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Voters line up to have their say at the 2022 federal election. Picture AEC
A report into a fatal army helicopter crash that killed four men will be released in May after families were briefed on the findings.
Fraser Barton • 1hr ago
A report into the helicopter crash that killed four Defence members will soon be released. Photo: HANDOUT/DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
All good things come to an end with daylight saving time.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Sunset on a rural farm. Picture by Brendan McCarthy
At this popular Newcastle Writers Festival event, musicians reimagine books as original songs at the Conservatorium of Music.
Nick Milligan
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The beer for 'when you've spent all day working your arse off'.
Saffron Howden
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Head chef Jake Deluca is leaving the popular hatted restaurant. Josh Thurston and Gordon Cooke are joining the team, as head chef and sous chef.
Lisa Rockman
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Josh Thurston, Eduardo Molina and Jake Deluca at Flotilla in Wickham. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Mega Creatures, markets, the Jets at home, Newcastle Writers Festival, Newcastle Food Month ... what have you got planned this weekend?
Mega Creatures have returned to Hunter Valley Gardens. Picture supplied
A 33-year-old Novocastrian completes 'full turnaround' in 2025.
Josh Callinan
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Newcastle Hunter Rugby League competition kicks off Friday night.
Josh Callinan
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Newcastle Hunter Rugby League players Sarah Noffke (Thornton-Beresfield), Tamiah Palermo (Dungog), Abbey Ellis (Central Newcastle), Tim Christie (Waratah-Mayfield), Lachlan Hickey (Hinton), Kris Mitchison (East Maitland) and Chris Whyte (West Wallsend). Picture by Josh Callinan
'That's my goal for the year. I will get one of them.'
Max McKinney
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The Knights players boxing promoter George Rose would love to lure into the ring
Newcastle have missed out on signing women's rugby great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, with the NRL refusing to register the contract due to an ambassador role.
Scott Bailey
The club has thanked him for his contribution during 'a difficult and turbulent time'.
Renee Valentine
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The Jets have confirmed coach Rob Stanton is leaving at the end of the A-League season. Picture by Marina Neil
COMMENT: Entry costs appear to be in a sweet spot.
Max McKinney
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Knights fans at McDonald Jones Stadium. Picture by Simone De Peak
Brasilia v Canberra: which modern city hits the mark for you?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper • 2hrs ago
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A seductive setting and an alluring pool are part of its charms.
Steve McKenna
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The spa at Hotel Grand Coeur Latin takes inspiration from the area's ancient past.
The delicate treat known as kakigori is treated with reverence.
Lindy Alexander
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A kakigori shaved ice bowl is pure flavour from start to finish.
Don't get stuck at border security - read this advice first.
Sarah Falson
It's a playground of open waters and rugged landscapes.
Michael Turtle
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Venus Bay. Picture: SATC
It could be only a matter of time before Aussie airlines follow.
Sarah Falson
A portable charger. Picture by Gomi/Unsplash
"Between 1966 and 1993 children were only given one dose of vaccine in the immunisation schedule."
Kate McIlwain
A stock image of a woman's hands covered in spots. Picture from Canva
This hotel in Ozu also supports sustainable tourism.
Bonita Grima
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Ozu Castle.
The housing crisis came under close examination in Lake Macquarie today.
Josh Leeson
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The Prime Minister was visiting Maitland Hospital when members of Rising Tide crashed proceedings.
Newsroom
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fronts the media at Maitland Hospital on Thursday. He was also interrupted by vocal Rising Tide protesters who were removed by security guards. Picture by Peter Lorimer
The funding will go towards much-needed drainage and irrigation, as well as car park improvements at Upper Reserve.
Madeline Link
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Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon and Leader of the House MP Tony Burke at Wallsend on Wednesday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Take a look at these finds across the region.
Jade Lazarevic
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'It is a landmark residence for the area'.
Jade Lazarevic
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298 The Esplanade, Speers Point is listed with TaylorHedley Property. Picture supplied
The penthouse is believed to be the Atlassian CEO's latest property splurge.
Jade Lazarevic
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Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes is rumoured to have paid around $15 million for a luxury penthouse in Sydney. Picture supplied
The best properties to see this Saturday the 5th of April.
January Jones
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The property sold for $2 million more than its past sale price.
January Jones
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The property sold for $2 million more than its past sale price. Pic: Supplied.
The couple purchased the seaside property for $2.19 million.
January Jones
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The couple purchased the seaside property for $2.19 million in June 2024. Pic: Instagram.
Phillip O'Neill | Policies to help the exit from coal are emerging, but they are fledglings
Phillip O'Neill
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Tarnya Davis | Adults benefit immensely from engaging in fun and games
Tarnya Davis
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Kidding around a smart play for adults
Bradley Perrett | The Coalfields is the perfect place for more residential development . . . but with a rail line.
Bradley Perrett
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Reactivating the rail line would spur residential development in the Coalfields.
Letters | "With 'Down Down, Prices are Down' ringing in my ears, I felt a sharp pain in my wallet"
Letters to the Editor
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Maybe skip the bacon as well. Picture by Shutterstock
LETTERS | 'Neither major political party has the stomach to comprehensively address the critical challenges facing Australia'
Letters to the Editor
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Albanese and Dutton in action in Parliament. Picture by Gary Ramage

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Home in Victoria's high country shows how colour sets the mood.
Your Home • 13m ago
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Trump, U.S. relations, and Australian domestic concerns.
Craig Thomson • 21m ago
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Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke and Labor candidate for Bass Jess Teesdale. Picture by Phillip Biggs
Hundreds of people attended the funeral of little Airlie Montgomery.
Glenn Ellard • 24m ago
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The sign for The Grotto, where Airlie Montgomery lost her life, has become a place where many have expressed their grief by leaving flowers, message and toys. Picture by Glenn Ellard and inset image supplied.

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US trading partners threatened to ratchet up a trade war as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs ignited fears of steep price hikes.
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The National Weather Service says violent storms are forecast to ravage parts of the US for days as heavy rain and tornadoes wreak havoc.
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The Pentagon's Office of Inspector General is investigating Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for his use of the messaging app Signal.
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The Senior
Sand sculptor Jino R. van Bruinessen shares some tips of the trade.
Rowan Cowley
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Why Australians from all walks of life love Alice Springs.
Anthony Caggiano
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Paul Ah Chee paints vivid pictures of the flora and fauna that make Alice Springs so captivating to him in his music. Picture from Instagram
From forced adoptions to lifelong support: midwives celebrate decades of unbreakable bonds.
Desiree Savage
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Class of 1965. Pictures supplied by The Royal Womens Hospital in Melbourne

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The Land
A new report has found majority of farming families have no legally binding succession plan.
Emily Middleton • 55m ago
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Central West NSW farming opportunity, 894ha up for grabs.
Chris McLennan • 2hrs ago
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The vendors of these two properties welcomed the March rain as the properties head to auction in May. Pictures and video from Ray White.
Advocates for floodplain farming call on governments to step-up their support for agriculture.
Jamie Brown
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Cane grower Mick O'Connor, Empire Vale on the lower Richmond, next to a drain outlet recently cleared thanks to the NSW Reconstruction Authority. Picture by Jamie Brown.
High performance operations have shared their insights.
Rebecca Nadge
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Jack Glasson, Jimenbuen Pastoral Company, Dalgety. Picture by Alexandra Bernard.
Agents yarded 1786 head at Moss Vale weaner sale on Thursday.
Hayley Warden
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Michelle Rawlinson, Goulburn, sold 37 steers and 12 Angus heifers carrying KO and Hazeldean bloodlines. Picture by Hayley Warden
Car Expert
The new-generation Hyundai Palisade will arrive in Australia later this year, initially only with a new turbocharged hybrid powertrain.
William Stopford • 1hr ago
King Charles III’s new Royal Crest has been released by the College of Arms and will now appear alongside Aston Martin's famous winged badge.
Alborz Fallah
Aston Martin commences use of new Royal Warrant, thanks to King Charles
Boasting a 250kW all-wheel drive drivetrain, the new Elroq RS sits atop the range of Skoda's smallest electric crossover.
Derek Fung
2026 Skoda Elroq RS revealed
The updated BMW X5 remains a leader in the luxury SUV world, with a plush cabin, refined drive, and sharp design.
Scott Collie
2025 BMW X5 xDrive40i review
Increased tariffs from the US on its trading partners could eventually impact Australia's new-car market and wider economy.
Alborz Fallah
Reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners will have ‘ripple effects’ on Australia