Liddell closing: Are we ready?

As Liddell powers down in the New South Wales Upper Hunter Valley after more than half a century, what's next for the community?

Jasmine Davies packed up and moved when she was unable to find a bulk-billing GP in Newcastle. Despite being NSW's largest regional city, it's one of four federal electorates where no GPs offer the concession.

New genetic evidence shows a "reasonable doubt" over Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her four children, after a second judicial inquiry hears months of evidence.

Wide cracks have appeared in the facade of a townhouse under renovation north of Sydney, with Fire and Rescue NSW establishing an exclusion zone around the area.

People at risk of social isolation are helping to care for animals at rescue shelters through a program that "flips" animal therapy.

The "world-first" $30 million facility was slated for the NSW Hunter Valley town of Martindale, but the industry says it will take the plans elsewhere.

The principal of an elite Sydney private school says allegations students killed a goanna while on a cadet camp have been used by the media for "public shaming" and "virtue signalling".

The Johns brothers brought success and silverware to the Newcastle Knights in the 90s. Now the Southwell sisters want to do the same.

This week, Laurise Dickson reflects on what Liddell has meant to the Upper Hunter communities who have grown up in the shadow of the smokestacks and speaks with former workers about their time on site.

Captain Jeremy Brew is one of 24 marine pilots based in Newcastle. He shares some of the joys and challenges of being a master mariner.

What would the Coronation Quiche taste like? And would King Charles actually eat it? Newcastle chef Phil Gameson has cooked in the kitchens of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace and spills the beans with Dan and Jenny.

The man in the middle of rugby league's Super League war, John Quayle, talks about his career as a player and administrator.

Inquest findings: A New South Wales coroner has recommended more training and education for police officers following an inquest into the death of an intoxicated man in the Hunter Valley. Anthony Gilbert, 41, died of acute alcohol intoxication in January 2019. An inquest heard police dropped him off at his family's Dungog home and his mother found him lying unresponsive on the front steps the following morning.

Dawn service: Thousands of people attended Anzac Day commemoration services across the Hunter region on Tuesday, with the biggest attendance at the Newcastle foreshore dawn service. Residents says the four gun salute at Fort Scratchley could be heard across several suburbs.

Price rises or blackouts? The Liddell Power Station has reached the end of its life after helping light NSW for more than 50 years. But will its closure cause blackouts or power prices to rise? You can read about it here.

Desert rescue: A Newcastle family of four was a week into a school holiday trip when the four-wheel drive they were in broke down near Poeppel Corner, where the South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory borders meet. It took five days for the family to be rescued. This is their story.

Mall demolitions: The City of Newcastle says buildings in the city's mall need to be demolished as soon as possible because of their state and concerns about anti-social behaviour. A soon-to-be-lodged development application will be expedited to allow for demolition work to begin. Buildings in the Hunter Street Mall which once housed retail stores and a food court are among those which will be demolished.

Labour force data: The Hunter's labour force has grown to a record-high, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Regional Labour Force data. For the first time, more than 400,000 people are employed or actively looking for work across the region. Business Hunter chief executive Bob Hawes says it's good news, but workforce challenges still lay ahead for the region in sectors such as energy transition.

Battery power: Origin Energy says a super battery being built at the Eraring power station site should come online by the end of 2025. The company will invest about $600 million on the first stage of the battery project, with work expected to begin within weeks.

Jets go down: It's unlikely the Newcastle Jets will make the A-League men's finals after going down to the Central Coast Mariners 3-1 in the F3 Derby. Newcastle would need to win its final game of the season by a big margin and have other results go its way to make the top six.

Ponga makes return: Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga made a long-awaited return from multiple concussions against the Cowboys at the weekend. He made it through the game unscathed but it wasn't enough to get the Knights over the line, going down 18-16 on a hot night in north Queensland.