The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

A call has gone out for prequalified contractors to register their interest for work on the Singleton bypass, with both the federal Labor member and state National MP welcoming the progress.

After a natural disaster hit his homeland in January, the former professional rugby league player was determined to do more to help the people of Tonga, but now, with the help of Hunter firms and a large donation from former Newcastle lord mayor Jeff McCloy, Sione Finefeuiaki is about to…

Isolated three-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 75 mm are possible for some areas later today, the bureau has warned.

Sydney is likely to earn a reprieve from the wild weather today but residents are warned "it can change quite dramatically" as catchments continue to rise and major flood warnings are issued for Liverpool and Milperra.

The high-profile national policy think tank has joined calls for a public authority to coordinate economic transition in the Hunter and says the NSW government should direct far more coal royalties back to the region.

"We've been told we'll start seeing works on the ground later this year, and construction will take three years."

Crossfit trainer, bagpipe player, returned serviceman and now Ninja Warrior.

Teachers marched to the state government offices on Bull Street.

Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud admits it was a mistake by the former Coalition government not to announce a $250million funding package for a Newcastle Container Terminal - but he insists that Labor now fund the project, which is considered essential for the Hunter's economic diversification.

Locations of long COVID clinics yet to be decided, but Hunter clinicians are already receiving referrals as more patients seek help.

"We're in a situation where staffing shortages are impacting on every single school."