The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Preferences hold the key to Upper Hunter as NSW votes

An Independent's decision to preference Labor could tip the balance of power.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 24, 2023

'I'll be lucky to die of old age': These are the election issues for voters under 30

A child born in 2020 is facing a future of more extreme climate emergency than ever before; it's just one issue for young voters this election.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 24, 2023

Hunter businesswoman Julie Ainsworth joins Greater Charitable Foundation board

Newcastle businesswoman and former general manager of the Newcastle Herald, Julie Ainsworth, has joined the Greater Charitable Foundation's Board of Trustees, the bank announced Friday.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 24, 2023

The issue that is energising Hunter voters ahead of the state election

The impact of energy transition on the Hunter's economy is weighing heavily on the minds of the region's voters heading into this weekend's election, new polling shows.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2023

Bulls, Gropers drop out leaving six teams in Hunter Rugby's premier competition

"We couldn't work with two clubs not fielding a first grade side. Our best players would be playing the least amount of rugby."

Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2023

Home truths about the Hunter's property pain demand serious foresight

Interest rates are doing little to help those attempting to crack into the market for a place to live, but there are other structural problems that lie at the foundation.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023

Housing crisis: experts warn social and affordable housing must be a national priority

National housing campaign Everybody's Home has warned that Hunter renters on low incomes will continue to struggle to make ends meet even with scheduled increases to Centrelink and Commonwealth Rent Assistance payments.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023

Labor pledges Hunter authority to guide renewables power shift

State Labor has committed to creating a Hunter clean energy transition authority to help the region adjust to unprecedented social and economic change in coming years.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2023

Hunter MP under fire over bus industry donations

The Coalition has accused the shadow regional transport minister of a conflict of interest for taking tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the private bus industry.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 8, 2023

Hunter sizzles through hottest day in two years, but relief is on the way

Temperatures will return to near normal for autumn by the end of the week.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 6, 2023