A 40-year-old man appears in court after a stash of 63 weapons and an "exorbitant" amount of ammunition are found on a property near Newcastle, as part of an investigation into native bird exports.
Ex-cop scammed as fraudster beats two-factor authentication process
A former police officer thought she would have the edge in dealing with scammers. She was shocked when she found out she had fallen prey to a sophisticated bank fraud scheme.
Photo shows A close up of a woman holding a phone to her face.Mother tells manslaughter trial of desperate bid to save toddler allegedly given antidepressant
Cecil Patrick Kennedy is on trial for manslaughter, accused of giving 21-month-old Jordan Thompson a dose of antidepressant in the 24 hours before his death.
RFS volunteer who deliberately lit fires then returned to fight them avoids jail
The volunteer firefighter has been sentenced for deliberately lighting 10 grass fires in July and August last year.
Photo shows Fire fighter in bush.NSW man denies killing toddler with antidepressant drug 20 years ago
A jury has been told a man accused of killing a toddler in the NSW Hunter Valley almost 20 years ago gave the boy a toxic dose of antidepressant medication, a charge the man denies.
What should happen when NSW's largest coal mine is closed?
The company operating this soon-to-be-closed coal mine says it's bound by outdated rules that hamper plans to leave a diverse and "positive legacy".
Photo shows A hill with a coal mine cut out of the sideBeen told to avoid dairy when you're sick? Scientists are proving that could be an old wives' tale
Researchers hope to turn milk protein lactoferrin into a nasal spray, but there are many hurdles to overcome before you'll see it on pharmaceutical shelves.
Photo shows A pink powder in the hand of a scientistOyster farmers turn to new species and other estuaries to survive mysterious disease
There are recovery signs for NSW farmers devastated by QX disease two years ago, but questions remain over the industry's ability to withstand the threat.
Photo shows A man sitting on the edge of a boat with oyster baskets submerged in water next to him.Double murderer to be paroled after 25 years behind bars for killing and burning two men
Newcastle man Kevin Naismith, who killed two men then burnt their bodies in sand dunes in 1999, has been granted supervised parole.
Photo shows Shirtless man standing at front door of home talking to another man.How the 'peaceful' pastime of woodworking helped to heal a war veteran's heart
When Aboriginal war veteran Bob Syron started crafting wooden artefacts to connect with country, he also found inner peace.
Photo shows A man stands smiling in front of a wiver holding a timber boomerang and shield.Locals stunned by 'severe damage' to beach after extreme swells
There are growing calls for long-term solutions to coastal erosion after huge waves undermined a road and destroyed infrastructure on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Photo shows Piping and road destroyed on beachScore these 3 dives to find out if you can cut it as an Olympic judge
As two Aussies head into the 10m diving finals, put your armchair critic skills to the test and see whether you can match our Olympic judge.
Photo shows Australian Olympic diver Melissa Wu in mid-air in the tuck position with yellow and white circle graphics around her.Newcastle doctor named as Far North Queensland croc attack victim
David Hogbin, 40, disappeared after falling into the Annan River on Saturday. He was with family members when the incident occurred.
Photo shows Happy family photo with Cape York sign behind.The switch to apartment living is well underway, but supply lags as construction costs rise
Apartment living is taking off, but a supply shortage in NSW as building costs climb is slowing its pace.
After surviving the fall of Kabul, Khorsand can't find a suitable home for his family in Australia
When Khorsand Yousofzai fled Afghanistan, he left behind a career in professional soccer. He's starting to rebuild his life, but can't find a home for his family in regional NSW.
Photo shows A man wearing blue jacket, leaning on wall with light on his faceMethod to the madness: Why swimmers splash and slap themselves before a race
You may have also noticed some strange mannerisms from Olympic swimmers before they mount the starting blocks. Coach Michael Legge says splashing and slapping has become a "ritual".
Photo shows Mollie O'Callaghan hitting her chest before a raceJail for father who helped son carjack paraplegic woman outside pool
Hunter Valley man Mark Creighton will be eligible for parole on Christmas Eve. His victim, who was almost run over during the incident, says the crime continues to haunt her.
Photo shows A woman in a wheelchair looks at the camera outside a courthouseTeenage boy dies in 'chaotic' house fire in NSW Hunter Valley
A 16-year-old boy who was in the Cessnock home at the time of the fire was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
Photo shows A house badly damaged by fire with a melted rubbish bin out the frontHistoric village wants 'mini Stonehenge' to honour the region's mining history
Locals at Catherine Hill Bay have salvaged parts of a century-old timber mining jetty. Now they want to see it used in a Stonehenge-like sculpture for the town.
Photo shows Damien standing under the steel jetty on the beachThree charged after police seize cannabis worth $1.5 million in Hunter Valley raid
Three people will face court today after a police raid allegedly uncovered a hydroponic set-up, harvested drugs and more than 200 plants at a Hunter Valley property.
Photo shows black pot plants filled with leafy green plantsSerial rapist jailed for 10 years almost three decades after violent attack on 18yo Newcastle woman
Serial rapist Peter Bratic pleaded guilty in February to sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Newcastle in 1995. Advancements in forensics matched the case to his DNA years later.