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Inquest underway into cold case death of Mark Haines, Indigenous teen found on train tracks

Mystery still surrounds the 1988 death of Gomeroi teen Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks just outside of Tamworth. His loved ones hope the new probe will deliver the answers they have ... read more

What a weekend of wet weather looked like in Newcastle

Simon McCarthy is a journalist working at the Newcastle Herald in NSW. He writes news and features, and produces video and multimedia, for the Herald and Herald Weekender magazine ... read more

Private dam overflows at Catherine Hill Bay building site as Newcastle drenched in rain

A private dam on a development site at Catherine Hill Bay has overflowed in Saturday's heavy rain, sending about four inches of mud and silt through the backyard and studio of a home that borders the ... read more

Champions open their title defence with a big victory

After last season's title triumph, Milford Hall continued where they left off with an opening day win over Tamworth seconds. read more

Wheelie bins fly and caravan overturns in strong wind

Wheelie bins went flying and a caravan overturned on a driveway as strong wind struck. The suspected tornado woke up residents in Knutton, Staffordshire at about 06:30 BST. Steven Hemmings said the ... read more

Maine buried in snow, ice: The latest reports from across the state

A springtime storm brought several inches of snow and thick ice to many areas of Maine on Saturday. The following is a list of snowfall reports from Maine's Total Weather spotters as well as those ... read more

Coffs Harbour preview: Speedy Cool Fizz to sizzle for trainer Brett Dodson on Tuesday

Trainer Brett Dodson is hopeful that a good draw coupled with a penchant for her home track will be enough to see the lightly-raced mare Cool Fizz successfully skip a grade at Coffs Harbour on Tuesday ... read more

Feral pig population booms in NSW, sparking calls for more funding to control pests

A $13m control program has led to more than 69,000 feral pigs being culled in the state, but landowners say there is plenty more to be done. read more

Milford Hall look to take the final step - and they've started off in style

Milford Hall beat Tamworth in their South Staffs County League Premier Division opener as they aim to secure their promotion dream ... read more