The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

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 · Aug 29, 2022

'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 · Aug 27, 2022

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.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26, 2022

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

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2022

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.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2022

'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 · Aug 21, 2022

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 · Aug 19, 2022

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 · Aug 15, 2022

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 · Aug 12, 2022

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 · Aug 11, 2022