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Saturday 27 June 2026 · 2 minute read

Good morning, Newcastle.

Council backs Hunter Street upgrade
A $42m streetscape package gets the nod, with works expected to begin in the new financial year.
Knights name new captain ahead of round one
A familiar face takes the armband, with two debutants set to start at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday.
Where to eat in Newcastle this weekend
Four new openings in Darby Street and Honeysuckle, plus a long lunch at the harbour worth booking.

Weather · 22°C and partly cloudy, light southerly easing this afternoon.

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Council greenlights West End tower after eight-hour meeting

The 18-storey approval clears the way for 240 apartments near the harbour, with conditions on traffic and shadowing of King Street. Two councillors dissented.

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Hunter manslaughter retrial set for August

The District Court has listed a fresh trial after the jury was discharged last week. Bail continues on the same conditions.

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Three things worth your Saturday

A Nobbys sunrise swim, the Civic markets, and a free brass band concert at Foreshore Park from 2pm.

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