Building pathways to make Newcastle a creative industry hub and other top stories

Building pathways to make Newcastle a creative industry hub

... outside the square. It's a skill set which has seen him design world-famous products and bring Hollywood blockbusters to life. But he's now got his eyes set on the New South Wales city of Newcastle, by helping turn the Hunter into a creative ... >> view original

Hamilton South residents name what's best about public housing

According to police the Hamilton South community housing estate represents just one percent of the city's population, but up to 20 percent of the crime committed in Newcastle can be directly or indirectly traced back to the estate. But it is hoped the ... >> view original

McKenzies Beach: Shark bites surfer

A shark has bitten a man at McKenzies Beach, Malua Bay, on the South Coast of NSW. Surfer Peter Forsyth heard the paddleboarder cry for help shortly before 7am on Saturday, April 11. I was coming in on a wave and heard him scream," Mr Forsyth said. >> view original

Your local guide to the NSW election

1233 ABC Newcastle will have comprehensive coverage of the 2015 NSW election. Throughout the day online, ABC News will provide coverage of the poll. On the radio from 6pm, through 1233AM, will be statewide coverage. Aaron Kearney will present ... >> view original

Meet the Mob: Raylene Gordon

Hosted by Jill Emberson, Mornings presenter on 1233 ABC Newcastle, Meet the Mob is a weekly profile of Aboriginal people in the Hunter region of New South Wales. You can listen to each Meet the Mob interview by clicking on the audio player or you can ... >> view original

Meet Newcastle's 2015 State Election Candidates

The seat of Newcastle was once a Labor stronghold but it was swept up by the statewide swing to the Liberal party in 2011. Former Labor MP Jodie McKay discovered in the ICAC witness box that her party colleagues Joe Tripodi and Eric Roozendaal had ... >> view original

Turning back the clock with Newcastle's 'art deco' women

It is these elements of 'hoity-toity' social revolution that has caught the attention of two Newcastle academics. Dr Margot Ford (a.k.a. Lady Winifred Fordworthy-Twatt, Duchess of Mayfield) and Professor Lyndall Ryan (a.k.a. Honourable Cecily Knowles ... >> view original

Local researchers extract oldest Neanderthal DNA on record

Two University of Newcastle researchers have helped extract the oldest Neanderthal DNA on record. Conjoint Professor Andrea Borsato and Associate Professor Silvia Frisia are world leading experts in cave and geological structures, and were part of an ... >> view original

Discovering secrets of Islington's past through technology

The Newcastle suburb of Islington has long had a less than rosy reputation. Developed to support the city's working-class enclave, Islington has had its fair share of bad stories and unfavourable promotion over the years. But according to two women ... >> view original

Buried war medal reunited with family

Around two weeks ago, Newcastle man Rod Pritchard visited 1233 ABC Newcastle wanting to share a discovery he had made. While roaming the local parks, he had discovered two medals (dating back to World War I), buried below the grassy surface. >> view original