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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might want to know about The Daily Newcastle and how we cover Newcastle.

Who publishes The Daily Newcastle?

The Daily Newcastle is an independent local masthead, part of The Daily Network of 19 Australian city mastheads. It is reader-funded and locally edited.

Is The Daily Newcastle free to read?

Yes. Every article on The Daily Newcastle is free to read. We fund the newsroom through a free daily newsletter, ethical local sponsorship and reader support.

How do I subscribe to the newsletter?

Use any subscribe form on the site, or visit /subscribe. The Daily Newcastle brief lands in your inbox every weekday morning as a 2-minute read.

Do you use AI in your journalism?

We use AI tools to assist with research, drafting and summarising. Every published article is reviewed by a human editor before it goes live. See our editorial standards page for the full disclosure.

How do I send a news tip?

Visit /tips to send a tip securely, or email the newsroom directly. We protect sources and never publish a tipster's identity without consent.

How do I suggest a correction?

Every article has a 'Suggest a correction' link in the footer. We acknowledge corrections publicly and update the article with a dated note.

Can I advertise or sponsor a section?

Yes. Local businesses can advertise via /advertise. All sponsored content is clearly labelled in line with our sponsored content policy and ACCC guidance.

Do you have an API or RSS feed?

Yes. We publish a public JSON API at /api/articles.json, /api/events.json and /api/weather.json, plus RSS feeds for news, events and federal coverage. See the footer for links.