Saturday, June 12, 2021: Top stories from the Newcastle Herald, your trusted voice in the Hunter

A judge has approved a $1.2 billion settlement between robodebt victims and the federal government while blasting the scheme for being a "shameful chapter" in public administration.
DOMA Group is poised to submit a development application for the city's tallest apartment building to be constructed on the former site of The Store in Newcastle West.
A close friend of a woman murdered in the doorway of her home on Wednesday night has described the 61-year-old as "a beautiful person" who came from a tight family, lived for her children and put so much back into her community.
Newcastle Jets captain Nigel Boogaard has announced his retirement from professional football after an A-League career spanning 275 games.
Retired playmaker Blake Green is poised to be appointed coach of the inaugural Newcastle Knights women's team to play in an expanded NRLW competition this season.