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The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

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

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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

Power grid instability adding pressure to build Hunter gas projects

Australian Energy Market Operator warns of potential grid instability and price spikes in coming years caused by gas shortfalls.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2023

'Challenges' for NSW grid as Hunter coal station closes

Future energy supply challenges could be on the horizon for NSW as one of the state's major coal-fired electricity producers prepares to wind down operations.

AAP · Apr 10, 2023

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Severe storm warning for Hunter as Good Friday threatens to go bad

Australia's eastern coast is set for severe storms over Good Friday followed by plunging temperatures, as a possible cyclone develops in the north.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2023

'Failing the people': Transport Minister steams up over bus privatisation

Transport Minister Jo Haylen says the Hunter will play a key role in the replacement of the Tangara train fleet

Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2023

Hunter voices in Labor's NSW cabinet must deliver for this region

Hunter Park, Wallsend flooding, Stockton erosion and managing the energy transition loom large as tests of their time in power.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2023

PolAir joins search for man missing from a Hunter hospital

It is understood the man was given medication at hospital which could be causing hallucinations. There are serious concerns for his welfare.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2023

Five Hunter MPs in new state government cabinet

Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp will be Minister for the Hunter, Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper will be speaker.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2023

Hunter Offshore Wind project should be doubled in size, executive says

The Maritime Union of Australia, the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union and the Electrical Trades Union attract support to extending Hunter Offshore Wind Project

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2023

Alleged assault of two teen girls at train station

Port-Stephens Hunter police are making inquiries

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2023

Hunter MPs wait to hear if they'll survive rumoured cabinet cull

Will the Hunter have five MPs on the frontbench when the dust settles?

Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2023

Labor's red tide continues to rise as NSW election vote counting resumes

Labor's red tide continued to rise across the Hunter on Monday when counting resumed following Saturday's state election.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2023

Half-a-million bucks on offer to help Hunter organisations support community

As Hunter communities struggle under the pressure of mounting bills and interest rate rises, the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has more than half-a-million dollars on offer for the organisations that support them.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2023

Expectations of the Hunter as a new Labor government takes office

A new era as Minns gets Labor home

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Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2023

Nurses, paramedics, police can't afford housing in the Hunter

ESSENTIAL workers are being priced out of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as house prices and rentals continue to climb.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2023

What went wrong for the Libs in Hunter

The Liberals were left soul-searching in the Hunter and across NSW after a dismal showing at the polls which some party members blamed on a drift to the left.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2023

Labor MPs push for 'fair share' for Hunter as Minns leads red wave

The Hunter's Labor MPs say they will have strength in numbers when it comes to getting a fair share for the region from the newly elected state government.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 25, 2023

RED LETTER DAY: Labor celebrating as Liberals take stock of dismal election night

A woeful night for the Liberals as Hunter MPs improved their already large margins.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 25, 2023

NSW election results 2023: As it happened in Newcastle and the Hunter

NSW Labor will form government as Perrottet concedes and resigns from Liberal leadership.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 25, 2023

How the Hunter could tip the NSW election scales as voters go to the polls

On a grey and rainy day in the Hunter, voters turn out with the potential to decide the outcome of the NSW election in 2023.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 24, 2023

Sam Poolman comes full circle in new position at Wests

"With her extensive experience as an elite athlete, board member, and community leader, Sam will bring a fresh perspective and valuable insights to the table."

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