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The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

'We all miss him very much': Dawn walk at Dixon Park remembers loved ones lost to suicide

Lifeline's Walk With Us for suicide prevention attracts hundreds of Hunter residents.

Newcastle Herald

Positive feedback on EPA climate policy

Hunter business and industry groups have welcomed the NSW EPA's proposal to establish emissions reduction targets for industrial polluters, potentially creating a template for broader national policies to combat climate change.

Newcastle Herald

How a Hunter marine scientist wormed his way into science history

Eunice dharastii, named after Nelson Bay-based marine scientist Dr David Harasti, has been entered into zoological books as a new species.

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Call to improve Hunter's 'under par' public transport

The state's Future Transport Strategy includes a renewed emphasis on developing a fast rail network with a northern line which would cut travel times between Sydney and Newcastle to "about one hour".

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Dartbrook coal mine sale stalls, current owners lobby shareholders to help pay $100m debt

The mothballed Dartbrook coal mine in the Hunter Valley had three sale bids, but all options have since hit snags.

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For Lynette: Hunter family fights for a law and legacy in the wake of killer Chris Dawson's sentence

Lake Macquarie's Greg Simms has spoken of his family's 'comfort' after Chris Dawson was this week convicted of the murder of his sister Lynette

Newcastle Herald

Hunter toddler diagnosed with meningococcal amid awareness push

Health authorities confirmed a toddler from the region had a confirmed case of meningococcal disease, one of the 15 cases across the state this year.

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Hope welcomes stadium concert competition in the Hunter

HOPE Estate owner Michael Hope said it was a "strange" move to book Elton John shows at McDonald Jones Stadium, but he maintained any live music is positive for the industry in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Renters being hit harder in Newcastle than Sydney

Renters in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are forking out a larger portion of their income than Sydneysiders to put a roof over their head according to a new housing affordability report. And saving for a deposit for a unit is also a longer slog in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie compared…

Newcastle Herald

Northern NSW Football hit back after attempt to overthrow board

"The plan to overthrow NNSWF's independent board is unnecessary and robs clubs of the opportunity to guide reform ..."

Newcastle Herald

Rebuilt Wanderers eyeing finals after securing another minor premiership in Hunter Rugby Union

They play Hamilton in the major semi-final on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald

'Are we kidding ourselves here': frustration as Port tries to break out of coal box

It may be the world's largest coal export port, with ships being loaded around the clock, but Port of Newcastle is hoping to move beyond the black rock box and diversify what is carried in and out of the harbour.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Business Awards celebrate resilience in a time of adversity: Complete winners list

The Hunter's outstanding businesses and sole traders were recognised on Friday night as hundreds of owners, operators and community leaders gathered at NEX for the 2022 Hunter Business Awards.

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Experts insist personal drug use a health matter not something to jail people over

The endless cycle of the 'war on drugs'

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Hunter robodebt victim says saga needs scrutiny of royal commission

A Hunter woman who was incorrectly told she owed thousands of dollars to the federal welfare agency has welcomed the announcement of a royal commission into the robodebt saga.

Newcastle Herald

How high? Hunter's drug and alcohol hospital admissions

Methamphetamine, smoking, opioid related hospitalisations high in Hunter New England.

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Driven to distraction: Hunter motorists fined for handling mobile phones at twice the state average

Hunter motorists are being fined at more than twice the statewide average for handling a mobile phone while driving.

Newcastle Herald

Stephen Galilee: why raising coal royalties is not the answer

Calls to introduce a Queensland-style royalties system in NSW are shortsighted, and potentially very damaging to the Hunter economy, writes Stephen Galilee

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It's a gas - Kurri green hydrogen vision still a way off

The federal government has backed away from a promise that 30 per cent green hydrogen will be used to fuel the Hunter Power Project at Kurri when it begins operating late next year.

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'Every teacher, parent and student should be trained to look out for warning signs'

Suicide prevention training for teachers is a crucial step towards supporting students at risk, a Hunter school principal says.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter's new cops on the beat

Eight new police recruits have been allocated to Hunter commands from the latest cohort to graduate from the Goulburn academy this week.

Newcastle Herald

Forecast snow brings chilly conditions across the Hunter

WITH snow on the cards for Barrington Tops, Hunter residents woke to chilly conditions on Tuesday morning.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Gas Pipeline a 'second' bet for Santos in Pilliga as energy ministers meet in Canberra

Gas clouds swirl as Santos moves on pipeline and energy ministers meet

Newcastle Herald

Collaboration is essential to meet the Hunter's challenges

The challenges of energy transition are rumbling towards communities across Australia like an approaching freight train. It's been off in the distance for a while, but the roar of the locomotive is getting louder and louder.

Newcastle Herald

'I saw documentaries on recycling not working. I wanted to prove them wrong'

Resourceful Living is an entrant in the Hunter Manufacturing Awards. Nominations close August 19.

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