Madeline Lewis
Newcastle, NSW
Madeline Lewis is an ABC journalist based in Newcastle, covering the New South Wales Hunter region from wine country to the beaches and lake. Madeline is a multi-platform reporter working across ABC radio, TV and online. Since joining the ABC in 2017, she's reported from the Tamworth and Newcastle newsrooms. Madeline previously worked with NBN News as a TV reporter.
Latest by Madeline Lewis
Men's behaviour change programs are key to curbing domestic violence but 'just not enough' of them
With hundreds of men waiting to access behaviour change programs, service providers say governments must fund more programs to tackle the domestic violence crisis.
Australian cliff diver will set fear aside for 21m plunge to defend world title
Rhiannan Iffland will dive in Athens this weekend as the Red Bull world series begins. She says she'll challenge herself with new dives as she fights for her eighth title.
For 18 months, Nat couldn't find a childcare centre that would take her triplets
Nat Dunworth was forced to send her triplets to two different childcare centres each week for 18 months.
Man armed with axe dies after alleged confrontation with man wielding Razor scooter
Paramedics found the 38-year-old with serious head injuries at Raymond Terrace early this morning. He died at the scene. A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody.
Rhea wants to donate her excess breast milk. But most premature babies aren't allowed to have it
A clinical trial starting this year will look at whether premature babies born later than 32 weeks might benefit from donated breast milk.
Fears for tenant as flames force firefighters from burning townhouse
Firefighters struggled to control a burning Lake Macquarie townhouse early today and stop it spreading to other homes. Concerns are growing for one person who is unaccounted for.
How Max Jackson's asthma diagnosis put her on a path to the Golden Guitars
Now nominated for two Golden Guitar awards this coming Saturday, Max Jackson's life could have panned out very differently had she taken a different path.
A mother's plea: Donate blood this Christmas and save a life
These four mothers share a special bond, over one of the most traumatic experiences a parent could endure. They're calling on anyone who can to donate blood because it could save children like theirs.
Hunter Valley bushfire engulfs home and tyre service centre as weather conditions set to worsen
Firefighters are working to contain bushfires in the New South Wales Hunter region ahead of worsening conditions tomorrow, after a home and tyre shop in Weston were destroyed.
Special detection dog Henry is on the trail of Chinese violet, sniffing out the invasive weed
The border collie is one of a precious few canny canines whose elite sense of smell can pinpoint a single specimen of the smothering, scrambling Chinese violet across a large area with minimal impact on the environment.
Two protesters fined, more than 100 people charged over global warming protest in Newcastle Harbour
Protesters blockaded Newcastle Harbour with canoes and other small craft as part of a 30-hour gathering.
Sir Paul McCartney super fan says his extensive memorabilia doesn't sit idle — 'it's used, it's loved'
Noel Johnson was a on school trip to London's Heathrow Airport when he first saw The Beatles. Sixty years later, he's getting a chance to hear their songs live in his home town.
Newcastle 500 street race cancelled as Supercars excludes city from 2024 program
Newcastle's lord mayor says the 2024 event will no longer go ahead, after speaking with a Supercars representative.
How eating a bacon-and-egg roll left 9yo girl needing life-saving surgery — and it could happen to anyone
A Newcastle woman whose daughter spent a month in hospital after having life-saving surgery is urging people to be aware of the hidden danger a common cleaning tool can pose.
Factories evacuated as overheated machine at Tomago energy plant prompts explosion fears
An exclusion zone has been set up north of Newcastle due to the threat of an explosion inside an energy plant.
Travel back to a time when there was a 'romantic' excitement about new suburbs
The State Library of NSW has digitised subdivision plans from as far back as the 1880s and they're not just advertisements. They're works of art.
Hundreds of jobs axed as company stops steelmaking operations in Newcastle
Molycop is restructuring its Waratah steelmaking plant, cutting 250 of its 540-strong workforce.
Police suspend use of bean-bag rounds after woman killed by strike to the heart
Police say a bean-bag round entered the body of Newcastle woman Krista Kach, who was involved in a stand-off with police in Stockton last week.
Newcastle court refuses bail after man allegedly stabs NSW police officer in Port Stephens
A 42-year-old Port Stephens man is facing seven charges, after allegedly stabbing a NSW police officer who is being treated for facial injuries.
RFS firefighter to face court after allegedly lighting several NSW bushfires
A teenage volunteer firefighter has been charged with deliberately lighting several fires in the Hunter Valley and then returning to help put them out.
Protesters opposed to renewables rally outside Bush Summit attended by Prime Minister
Angry farmers gather at an event in Tamworth where the prime minister has announced extra drought funding, demanding to have their voices heard on the way renewable energy projects are managed.
Police release CCTV footage of alleged Hunter Valley armed robbery involving machetes
Two men are shown wearing dark clothing with their faces covered, armed with machetes.
NSW anti-corruption body criticised for 'guilty until proven innocent' model
A Nationals senator criticises the ministerial sacking of Labor MP Tim Crakanthorp, who resigned as a minister over failing to disclose property assets.
Paul McCartney to visit regional cities for first time on upcoming Australian tour
Legendary musician Paul McCartney has announced he will bring his Got Back tour to Australia in October with Newcastle and the Gold Coast in the line-up.
Mixed emotions for parents as Romeo marks first birthday on anniversary of major Hunter Valley flooding
Residents, including a couple that had a baby at the same time, relive the day one year ago when the towns of Bulga, Broke and Wollombi were devastated by major flooding.