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The Story behind Newcastle's Ocean Baths

With its ornate Art Deco Pavilion, the Newcastle Ocean Baths has been a favourite swimming spot for Novocastrians for more than a...

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On the Convict Trail: Wollombi

This unassuming hamlet in the heart of the Hunter's wine country was once a thriving junction town on the state's main arterial: The...

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William IV - It's smooth sailing once more for Australia's First Steamship

William the Fourth was an achievement of colonial enterprise that opened the Hunter in the eyes of the world.

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Jessie Hickman, Australia's Last Bushranger

Jessie was a rough-riding woman who threw away social norms to lead a Hunter cattle-rustling gang. And got away with it.

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Clara Street Eviction Riot - remembering the Great Depression in Newcastle

In 1932, 200 rioters fought a pitched battle against eviction in Newcastle's suburbs.

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How Newcastle's Fort Scratchley earned it's place in WWII history.

On this grassy hill, with its commanding views over picturesque beaches, a desperate battle was once fought.

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Miss Porter's House - the story of two Stylish Sisters in the heart of Newcastle

A visit to the perfectly preserved home of the Porter Sisters allows us to explore the lives of 20th Century women.

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The Hunter's Haunted History Trail

Whether you believe in ghosts and ghouls, these 8 spooky sites in Newcastle's oldest precinct are a haunting reminder of Newcastle's past.