The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

East Kilbride GP surgeries announce 'more effective' merger

Huntergreen and Calderglen medical practices will form a single GP surgery called Caldergreen Medical Practice

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

Why Hunter mayor says road cash alone won't fix pothole problem

"We really need long term solutions, supported by substantial ongoing investment from all levels of government."

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2023

Guilty plea over violent armed hold-up at Morpeth grocery store

A man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in an early morning raid at a Hunter grocery store, during which a shop owner was stabbed in the stomach.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2023

University of Newcastle, Ampcontrol and Whitely win federal CRC research grants

Hunter medical grant winners

Newcastle Herald · Jan 23, 2023

State bolsters Raptor Squad ranks as police target bikies moving into the regions

The Premier, Dominic Perrottet, launched new permanent bases in the Hunter and Illawarra regions Sunday in a move he said would improve safety across the state.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 22, 2023

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

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