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New program for those supporting someone who has attempted suicide

Family and friends of someone who has attempted suicide can now access a free online program to help navigate the support role. Newcastle-based mental health organisation Everymind has launched Minds Together, a self-paced research program that helps people build skills, knowledge and confidence to support family and friends, while looking…

Newcastle Herald · Jan 21, 2023

Hunter schools welcome new principals

"The previous principals have set up a beautiful culture here where everyone is welcome and included and you can feel that."

Newcastle Herald · Jan 19, 2023

MP wants gas pipeline on public land

Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell said he is desperately trying to get the Hunter Gas Pipeline running across public rather than private land.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 19, 2023

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Nucoal shareholders seek compensation after John Maitland found not guilty of misconduct

There was a huge snowball effect when a Hunter mining executive was accused of wrongdoing. He has since cleared his name and shareholders say they deserve justice.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

'State-of-the-art' intercity trains a step closer to the Hunter with test runs

The testing is underway between Central and Springwood to examine mechanical and electrical systems, with Hunter trial runs expected to follow.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 18, 2023

Brewery chasing votes to push Newcastle-made beer to the top of the Hottest 100

It's hard to believe: there is not a Newcastle beer on the current GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers list. But that could all change this year. Jaz Wearin, founder of Modus Operandi Brewing, is on a mission to get the brewer's Cerveza beer voted on to the annual 2022 GABS…

Newcastle Herald · Jan 18, 2023

No silver lining for mine plan: acid runoff risk

A Hunter-based mining consultant has raised concerns about the potential of acid mine runoff from a proposed silver mine to pollute the surrounding catchment.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 17, 2023

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Teen powerlifting prodigy Luke Talley breaking Commonwealth records after just a year in sport

At just 16 years old, Hunter teen Luke Talley has brought home four gold medals from the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Catching up with Hunter home stars

What have our busy home-owners been up to?

Newcastle Herald · Jan 7, 2023

Six new breast care nurses for Hunter under Labor election proposal

Labor announced Saturday it would commit $19.5 million over three years to fund 29 more breast cancer nurses if it wins the NSW election in March.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 7, 2023

The day horror and murder came to Crescent Head

John Ure, born and raised in Adamstown, was a NSW Police detective in the Hunter throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. Here's his latest crime file.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 6, 2023

The Hunter suburbs where demand for solar has gone through the roof

Hunter households installed rooftop solar and batteries at record rates in the past 18 months in an effort to offset spiralling power prices.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 30, 2022

William Crighton has his time on national stage

We look at the best of Hunter music in 2022.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 28, 2022

Steel city icon celebrates 60 years of operation

One of the Hunter's longest running manufacturing industries, InfraBuild's Newcastle Rod Mill at Mayfield, has chalked up six decades of operation.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 26, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 25, 2022

Young mother suffers miscarriage waiting 11 hours to access emergency department

Ambulances stuck waiting to unload patients as region's EDs struggle to cope.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 23, 2022

Upper Hunter MP calls for review of mining buffer zones

Upper Hunter MP David Layzell has told the newly formed Hunter Expert Panel that existing regulation of buffer zones around former mine sites is inhibiting the economic diversification of the region.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 22, 2022

New milestone for M1 Motorway extension

Work will start next year on the 15km dual carriageway over the Hunter River.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 20, 2022

'People who have never had to do so before are reaching out to the Salvos'

The 34-year toy drive brings cheer to the most needy in the Hunter

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 20, 2022

'Buy local': one in four Hunter businesses concerned about 2023 economic outlook

Shoppers have been urged to buy local in an effort to stimulate the Hunter's economy and retain jobs this Christmas.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 18, 2022

Hunter's Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah by lighting menorah in Civic Park

"It's called the festival of lights and it expresses the idea of freedom over tyranny."

Newcastle Herald · Dec 15, 2022

Hunter's terrible 2022 toll: 543 COVID-related deaths to date

Health authorities say the latest COVID-19 wave has peaked in NSW.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 15, 2022

Cost blowout: how energy prices are crippling Hunter manufacturing

Rising energy costs are crippling the Hunter's manufacturing sector's ability to compete on the world stage.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 15, 2022

SFX tops the Hunter on HSC achievers list

Five St Francis Xavier's College students achieved top 10 results in the state for HSC subjects - the most of any school in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 11, 2022

Making sure the Hunter is not swallowed in 'Six Cities' planning processes

Making central planning work for us

Newcastle Herald · Dec 8, 2022

Latest COVID wave peak still to come, Dr Chant says

The Hunter's COVID cases jumped 25 per cent in a week.

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