Nuclear plants on fault lines?

The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said it had reached its determination after "having carefully considered the many competing factors".

The Coalition wants to build nuclear reactors at seven locations across the country, with several sites on or near known fault lines. And while nowhere is immune to earthquake risk, the bigger problem could be an increase to engineering costs.

They fell in love with the beach as kids, and now this group of boogie-boarding women are defying age stereotypes and finding friendship and fun in the surf.

A Supreme Court murder trial has been abandoned after a man pleaded guilty to killing another man near Newcastle and setting his unit of fire.

Police search a Sydney property as they investigate the death of a diver who was found near packages containing 54 kilograms of cocaine in Newcastle Harbour two years ago.

Three men have been charged over the alleged gang-rape of three women during a bucks weekend in Newcastle in February, 2022.

Using drones, aerial imagery, and 3D modelling to map and identify stingray feeding pits on the estuary floor, a study has found they play a significant role in health of estuarine ecosystems.

The stakes are high for the second blockbuster in this year's State of Origin series. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.

Wayne Marjoribanks always knew his dad was a great footy player. What he didn’t know was that the travelling confectionary salesman was the first Blues captain in what some rugby league historians consider the first ever State of Origin game.

Born without a uterus, Amelia knew she needed to take a different path to motherhood.

She may call it ‘downsizing’ after moving from a farm with her husband, but Marilyn Swan has had about two hectares to transform into an extraordinary garden.

Solar recycling plans: Energy giant AGL has announced plans for a solar recycling and cable manufacturing plant at its Hunter Energy Hub. AGL and solar recycling company Elecsome is exploring the feasibility of manufacturing solar cables and recycling panels at the Bayswater e-Recycling Precinct. If developed, the recycling plant would be Elecsome's first commercial-scale solar panel recycling facility in New South Wales and could process 500,000 residential and grid-scale solar panels each year. Elecsome says it's patented technology can use the glass from the panels and turn it into a pre-mixed concrete. About 20,000 kilometres of solar cable is also expected to be produced at the site each year.

Image credit: Infinity Solar

Legal action on coal mine ruling: A local environment group says the extension of two adjacent Hunter Valley coal mines will affect the Great Barrier Reef, despite the federal government saying it won't. Late last year Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek ruled the department wouldn't need to consider potential effects of the Hunter Valley Operations Continuation Project on the reef because there would be no impact. But the Hunter Environment Lobby has begun legal action in the Federal Court to overturn that decision. Lobby group president Jan Davis says every tonne of carbon released into the atmosphere will affect the reef.

Deer sightings rise: Efforts are being stepped up to control feral deer in Port Stephens. Local Land Services says numbers are increasing in locations like Ferodale, Raymond Terrace and around Port Stephens. The organisation's general manager Brett Miners is encouraging landholders to help identify hotspots, adding there were 45 reports of deer sightings or damage in the past two months.

New high school site revealed: Port Stephens residents are welcoming the next stage of a long-awaited public high school in Medowie, with the state government revealing the site. The high school will be built at 6 Abundance Road and will have an enrolment capacity of 1,000 students. It's expected to open in 2027. Medowie resident Marina Warner says the community has wanted a high school for decades.

Train station upgrades: Kotara and Cockle Creek will be the next Hunter train stations to receive accessibility upgrades. Design and investigation work has been funded under the Safe and Accessible Transport program, and the installation of new lifts, stairs, ramps and footbridges are being explored. Planning work, including consultation, is expected to take up to 12 months.

Enjoy this creamy red lentil dal with a twist. It's a quick and easy soup topped with tender, sticky chicken and a chopped salad.