The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

'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 · Jun 5, 2023

Hunter jailhouse affray: sentencing for former inmate

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

Newcastle Herald · Jun 5, 2023

Watch carjacker Jake Dawson lead police on dangerous Hunter pursuit

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

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2023

Hunter hospital cases rise with fifth Omicron wave

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

Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2023

Hunter battery manufacturer fully charged

Energy Renaissance will employ about 1700 people in five years.

Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2023

Body found during search for missing Hunter man

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

Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2023

'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 · May 17, 2023

'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 · May 16, 2023

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.'

Newcastle Herald · May 16, 2023

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

John Simpson has been missing since April 13, 2023.

Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2023