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'More fearful of poverty than climate': Hunter mine extended amid landmark legal fight over emissions

The extension will allow the Hunter mine extract an additional two million tonnes of coal each year until 2032.

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Why the Adamstown gates nightmare won't be ending any time soon

The Lower Hunter Freight Bypass is essential to improving congestion at the Adamstown gates.

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Here's how you can recycle soft plastics at home

Recyclable soft plastics will be tracked in some Hunter areas.

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Historic $2.5bn deal secures NSW energy and 1,000 jobs

The funding package will be jointly funded between the state and federal governments.

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The $5 million plan for a new school in booming Hunter suburb

If approved, it would deliver a 350-student school.

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Muswellbrook fires back at Newcastle council's climate levy push

The latest from the Hunters regional councils.

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Coal train derails in Upper Hunter after runaway locomotive reached 90kmh

A second Pacific National train has run into trouble in the region.

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New Hunter data centre moves a step closer to reality with energy plan

AirTrunk will wrap up its community consultation for the project this week.

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Why your GP visit now costs more, despite a boost to bulk-billing rates

Minister: 'It's good for patients' hip pockets and their health.'

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Technicalities and delegation on HVO and others won't get Hunter coal shift sorted

'Has it occurred to federal Labor MPs to get the technicality sorted?'

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Motorists rally to clear fallen tree from road in windy weather

The large tree was blocking traffic north of Newcastle.

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The French do it best: wine, friends, and high-kicking frills

Did our photographer catch you?

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Bursting bubble or new dawn? What One Nation's rise means for Hunter politics

'If the tide is big enough, people will be washed out with it.'

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Why are good Hunter tradies so hard to find?

Businesses warn the shortage of skilled labor is hurting the region's economy.

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Tributes for Chook: a 'bloke's bloke' taken too soon

Tributes have flowed from across the Hunter and beyond for the much-loved United Wambo shotfirer.

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'It makes sense': a home-grown construction loan deal for Hunter locals

Building a new home? Two of the region's biggest names have joined forces.

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'In a fire, you wouldn't get out': Hunter hospital non-fire compliant for years

'These are simple but critical faults that have been left for years and years.'

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Health impacts of coal mining on babies to be studied as part of $1m boost

Cancer drug combinations that protect the heart also on agenda.

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A new coal-fired power station and the 'cult of net zero': inside Hunter mining conference

There was unanimous support for Hunter Valley Operations' extension bid.

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Lester reckons he hasn't made too many smart choices in life, but by far the best was Joy

Meet the Hunter couple who have dedicated their lives to helping the region's veterans.

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Freezing for a cause: police officers to brave icy charity plunge

Port Stephens-Hunter Police have already raised thousands for the cause.

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Another building site linked to dodgy Daniel Roberts and mates shut down

NSW Building Commissioner turns up the heat on serial shonk.

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Housing can't become a hurdle Hunter jobs stumble upon

Opinion | 'A job is only useful to a region if someone can actually take it, and that means having somewhere to live'

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Inside 'The Oak': the 1920s architect-designed home that 'simply cannot be recreated'

Peek inside the restoration of this historic home listed in the Hunter Valley.

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Multibillion-dollar Hunter energy project approved

Construction is expected to commence in late 2026 and be completed in late 2029.

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