The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Labor MP Dan Repacholi shoots straight on first year in politics

'Not all politicians are stuck-up wankers.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2023

Lower Hunter planning commissioner survives government restructure

Premier Chris Minns says the changes will speed up housing supply.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2023

Mining union launches ad campaign backing government policy on labour hire firms

'I was labour hire for about five years and it was exhausting and demoralising.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 23, 2023

Teen bartender blew $50k on car, clothes and casino chips after clearing out pub safe

The Hunter teenager walked from court after sentencing.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 13, 2023

Hunter Valley bus crash driver charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death

A 58-year-old Hunter Valley man will face court in Cessnock on Tuesday after crash that left 10 dead after wedding at Wandin Estate

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023

Driver in ‘charging process’ as police work to identify victims of horror bus crash

Ten people are dead and 25 have been taken to hospital after a bus crash in the Hunter Valley, with police arresting the 58-year-old driver.

The New Daily · Jun 12, 2023

Leading to change: Hunter First Nations advocate Sean Gordon on AM honour at dawn of Voice vote

Sean Gordon honoured for lifetime advocacy for Indigenous affairs on the dawn of Voice to Parliament vote.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11, 2023

Energy Evolution series showcases the Hunter's super powers

The Hunter Region is fast becoming Australia's electric motor.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2023

'Be informed': Hunter woman's case highlights travel insurance alcohol clauses

Australian Google searches for the term "travel insurance alcohol" spiked after the story was reported.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2023

Almost $2 million for disaster preparation in the Hunter

"Natural disasters are becoming more common, and more dangerous due to climate change."

Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2023