The Latest Breaking News from Business Hunter

Business group outdoor dining fee concern, despite council claiming support

It comes after the council claimed the group expressed 'strong support'.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 3, 2024

Newcastle employment rates remain tight in lead up to Christmas

The monthly unemployment rate leaped from 1.8 per cent to 3.6 per cent.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 22, 2023

Thousands of Novocastrians are taking on full-time roles, so why are unemployment rates continuing to grow?

'Businesses are still looking for people on a casual and part-time basis.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2023

Hunter unemployment rate 'defying gravity' amid economic headwinds

The Hunter's jobless rate is falling at a time when the national rate is rising.

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023

'A sigh of relief': Hunter leaders share their views on the budget

Slashing cost-of-living pressures is a central feature of Labor's Federal Budget announcement which politicians and Hunter leaders have lauded as a win for locals.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023

'Are you on our side?': New Hunter Minister not drawn on Supercars stance

The highly divisive event presents an immediate test for the MP.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2023

Labor MPs push for 'fair share' for Hunter as Minns leads red wave

The Hunter's Labor MPs say they will have strength in numbers when it comes to getting a fair share for the region from the newly elected state government.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2023

RED LETTER DAY: Labor celebrating as Liberals take stock of dismal election night

A woeful night for the Liberals as Hunter MPs improved their already large margins.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 25, 2023

Hunter's priorities ignored by major parties

Both major parties had once again treated the Hunter as a policy-free zone, the head of the region's peak business body believes.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 23, 2023

Hunter business conditions 'undeniably challenging'

The employment outlook of the Hunter has changed, with one in five businesses expecting to cut staff in the next three months and 56 per cent anticipating zero growth, according to new data.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 2, 2023