The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Farewell to Hunter radiologist: Dr D's legacy lives on

Dr D's family and friends remember the humour, the knowledge and the kindness of highly regarded Hunter radiologist.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7, 2022

'Winter is here': Hospital emergency departments cop dramatic rise in sick kids

The number of children presenting to the Hunter's hospitals has gone up "dramatically".

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2022

Contractors sought for Singleton bypass work

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.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2022

Date set for start - and finish - of Hunter's billion-dollar bypasses

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

Newcastle Herald · Jul 2, 2022

Hunter Ninja Warrior set for 'piping' hot run

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

Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2022

Hunter public and Catholic school teachers rally in Civic Park over pay and conditions

Teachers marched to the state government offices on Bull Street.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2022

'Bedwetters' stopped Newcastle container terminal funding announcement: MP

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.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2022

Will Newcastle get its own long COVID clinic? The demand is there

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

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2022

Hunter teachers prepare for historic school strike on Thursday

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

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2022

'Here to be a big voice for the Hunter:' Repacholi's day one in the House

Mr Repacholi told reporters that one of the big differences is that people at Parliament House are calling him "Mr Repacholi" now.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2022