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Hunter's real jobs crisis isn't a skills shortage, new research finds

Low unemployment and record job vacancies are masking a deeper problem in the Hunter's workforce.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

'Blood was spurting': shooting victims relive moment bullets fired through door

'I've been f---ing shot ... hurry up, I've been shot in the leg,' woman tells triple zero operator.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

Prestigious art prize returning to Newcastle Art Gallery in 2027

The winning artist will receive $50,000.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

Forged anew: Greensteel promises Hunter workers first shot at steel mill jobs

There's a reason Greensteel wants local workers before anyone else.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

Will this crucial coastal bushland finally get park status?

The site was previously earmarked for a housing development but is a koala habitat.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

From Newy to New York: tradies pitch 'no BS' skincare range in Times Square

Beau is a plumber. Zac is a carpenter. Together they run one of Australia's fastest-growing men's skincare brands.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

Sharp shock: counting the cost after copper thieves cut EV chargers

Various public EV chargers across the Hunter have been vandalised.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 6

Trio accused of 'co-ordinated attacks' on Muswellbrook bottle shops given bail

One accused has raised an alibi and says he was pig hunting.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 6

'Best place': mayor all aboard on bringing train building to ex-coal mine

Two sites are in the running for a new manufacturing hub.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 6

'It'll take more than this to knock me down': how James braved serious pain

'I wouldn't wish this upon anybody', shocked mother says.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 6