The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Hunter residents back offshore wind

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water received 1916 submissions.

Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2023

The Hunter schools in line for more permanent teachers in Term 3

The NSW government says it is getting started on its key '10,000 teachers' election promise.

Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2023

Expectations of Hunter ministers are high

The wait for big ideas to turn into big-ticket items begins.

Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2023

Closing down sales for four Hunter Street Mall shops as demolition nears

The four stores were a hive of activity on Monday as the businesses slashed prices of remaining stock.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 24, 2023

Showcasing the Hunter's clean energy superstars

The series of 10 videos will feature some of the Hunter's most innovative and dynamic clean energy companies and organisations.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2023

UNSW academic explores impact of constitutional right to safe, reliable water

A promise to protect Sydney and Hunter water infrastructure in the constitution has opened a conversation about enshrining a right to safe, clean reliable water for all of NSW.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

Supreme Court bid to jail Jarryd Hayne before sentencing for two rape counts

Former NRL star found guilty of raping Hunter woman in 2018

Newcastle Herald · Apr 13, 2023

Farewell to John Olsen, one of the Hunter's cultural greats

Both this city and art lovers will miss him, but his work endures.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2023

Jarryd Hayne could be locked up on Friday ahead of sentencing for Hunter rape

The trial beginning in March was Hayne's third on charges laid in November 2018.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2023

Crime spree involved arson, armed hold-up, act of 'cruelty' to emus

A Hunter man has been convicted over a five-month crime spree that included arson, the armed hold-up of a service station, breaking into a firearm safe to steal guns and an act of animal cruelty towards a group of emus.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2023