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The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Fire crews called after 10-metre high pile of lead and copper self combusts

A senior Hunter firefighter said the fire was "deep-seated".

Newcastle Herald

'This will never happen': the history of high-speed rail over the decades

Various governments have floated high speed rail, but Hunter residents are sceptical.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter jailhouse affray: sentencing for former inmate

The incident took place in Shortland Correctional Centre's G Block.

Newcastle Herald

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Watch carjacker Jake Dawson lead police on dangerous Hunter pursuit

Jake Dawson was doing everything he could to get away from police.

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$430 million public holiday backpay for BHP workers

The mining giant owns the Mt Arthur coal mine in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

The two types of people renting EVs in Newcastle

It costs about $3.75 to recharge an electric vehicle.

Newcastle Herald

Homelessness knocking on all our doors in the Hunter

The acute shortage of rental housing is producing staggering rental increases

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Flu cases jump in the Hunter, but COVID 'may be peaking'

COVID cases rise among those aged five to 16 this month.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter hospital cases rise with fifth Omicron wave

'The last time we've seen these case numbers in hospital was in January.'

Newcastle Herald

Hunter battery manufacturer fully charged

Energy Renaissance will employ about 1700 people in five years.

Newcastle Herald

Body found during search for missing Hunter man

An autopsy will be performed to confirm to identify the cause of death.

Newcastle Herald

'Don't miss out': Arts envoy urges Hunter artists to chase funding

The federal government's arts envoy met Hunter industry representatives during a visit on Wednesday.

Newcastle Herald

'Devastating': Cost-of-living crisis hits home with more people struggling to pay energy bills

Hunter welfare agencies have reported an increase in the number of people struggling with cost of living expense

Newcastle Herald

Homelessness NSW calls for 'courage and ambition' to fix social housing crisis

'If you cannot afford to rent, sooner or later you are going to be homeless.'

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Police appeal for fresh clues in search for man missing more than a month

John Simpson has been missing since April 13, 2023.

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Hunter building approvals slump to six-year low

The housing industry says more approvals will help improve affordability.

Newcastle Herald

'Ongoing presence' expected as commission meets for first time in Hunter

It's the first time they have taken place outside Greater Sydney.

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Hunter locals join Shitbox Rally, driving old cars across inland Australia to raise money for cancer research

More than 400 people, driving cars worth less than $1,500, will drive from Newcastle in New South Wales to Townsville in north Queensland to raise funds for the Cancer Council.

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Fancy yourself a champion prawn peeler? Here's your chance for glory

Hunter families are invited to learn what lies in the seas of their hometown.

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Budget sets a strong working foundation for the Hunter

Committee for the Hunter CEO on what the budget means for the region.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter poised for action as budget doubles down on clean energy

Jim Chalmers' budget delivered few surprises for the Hunter but the hope of more help on energy and industry transformation.

Newcastle Herald

Greg Piper named NSW Parliament's Speaker

"The Lake Macquarie electorate and the broader Hunter Region will remain my priority."

Newcastle Herald

'Major cold snap': Hunter bracing for an early winter chill at weekend

Hunter residents are told to stay inside and keep warm as seasonal lows hit town.

Newcastle Herald

Crakanthorp urges patience on key Hunter infrastructure projects

The Newcastle MP and new Minister for the Hunter spoke to the Herald about Hunter Park, light rail and a host of other issues facing the region.

Newcastle Herald

Port's clean energy precinct will create 5800 new jobs

The Port of Newcastle has unveiled artist impressions for Stage 1 of its clean energy precinct site at Kooragang Island.

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