The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

'Thousands of jobs': booming sector needs workers

'We often prevent people ending up in hospital.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2023

Container exports begin from Port of Newcastle

Port of Newcastle is hopeful Hunter exporters will take advantage of service.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2023

Budget falls short on Hunter's housing crisis, and transition

'As it has been for over a century, the Hunter is making a significant contribution to the states finances and if Treasury expects to see that contribution continues, NSW needs to fund the transition to renewables now'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 23, 2023

Is your local the best in the business? Hunter pubs make awards list

Find out whether your favourite made the cut.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2023

Show us the money: region hoping for Hunter Park funding

Labor will deliver its first state budget in 13 years on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17, 2023

Millions for regional roads to be announced in Hunter

The budget measure is billed as a 'fairer structure'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2023

Thales plans Carrington overhaul if it wins minehunter contract

The company is developing a master plan for the precinct.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2023

30 children in six years: Hunter foster carer says there's a need for more caregivers

'It puts a lot of pressure on existing carers, I have a lot of children in my house.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10, 2023

Surgeon Kelvin Kong's big 'Voice' on culture and innovation

The professor will speak at the Hunter Innovation Festival.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2023

Spring has sprung with a soaking wet start, but sun lies ahead

What winter looked like in the Hunter, and where the weather is going next.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2023