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The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

The Hunter region's projects are only waiting for state's green light

An election looms, but history may be the more important judge of this budget.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2022

NSW Budget: energy, roads and accountability on Hunter's wishlist

Energy and accountability on Hunter's state budget wishlist

Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2022

Kurri gas pipeline construction to create 400 jobs

Australia's largest natural gas infrastructure business APA Group has signed a 30 year agreement for the transport and storage of gas to the Hunter Power Project at Kurri.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2022

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NSW's biggest coal mine to close in 2030. Now what about the workers?

The clock is now ticking on New South Wales’ largest coal mine. BHP has announced it will close its Mount Arthur mine in the Hunter Valley in 2030 – 15 years ahead of its scheduled end of life.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2022

Summit to address Hunter workforce challenges

Regional and national experts and leaders in business, training and government will meet next week to discuss the Hunter's workforce challenges and highlight how the region is meeting its potential for business growth in emerging industries.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 15, 2022

Jack Murphy's legacy lives on, with new program that will save 'lives every single day'

"Jack affected everybody, I don't think he actually knew the number of hearts he touched."

Newcastle Herald · Jun 15, 2022

BHP offers Hunter dump truck drivers a $10K sign-on bonus

Cracks are showing across businesses and industries tackling widespread skills shortages.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 15, 2022

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REVEALED: What's next for former Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon

"The industry is passionate about the role it can play in climate mitigation"

Newcastle Herald · Jun 15, 2022

Former Hunter senator 'serial text pest', One Nation staffer tells court

Mr Burston's barrister Bruce McClintock SC asked One Nation chief of staff James Ashby if it was appropriate to call his client a "traitorous c***" in a response.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 14, 2022

P-plater detected driving 160km/h on Hunter Expressway

The case of a p-plater caught driving more than 45km/h faster than the speed limit on the Hunter Expressway has been highlighted by police as one of the more noteworthy incidents during this year's June long-weekend road safety operation.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 14, 2022

Hunter manufacturer cops 400 per cent power price shock

Hunter-based manufacturer Peter McKinnon has a simple question: why has the cost of the power that he buys from the grid increased by about 400 per cent yet his solar feed-in tariff has barely changed?

Newcastle Herald · Jun 13, 2022

Watchdog examines 'misleading conduct' allegations against Hunter firm

A specialist team from Australia's Corporate Watchdog will consider allegations that Hunter-based Sweetman Renewables engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct as part of a fundraising campaign.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 12, 2022

Leading figures from the Hunter region recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours

A Newcastle nurse practitioner, Lake Macquarie environmental scientist and Hunter New England paediatric surgeon are among those being recognised as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 12, 2022

The multi-million dollar impasse stalling plans for Cessnock museum

The vision is to create a first class museum and cultural hub to celebrate the Hunter's proud Indigenous heritage at Cessnock.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 12, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Jun 11, 2022

'Multi-city economy': Business Hunter says $500 million fast rail investment on the right track

Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes said both the NSW and new Federal Government were starting to realise the priority and value of connecting regional cities.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2022

St Francis Xavier's College Hamilton staff angry at changes to Hunter's Catholic schools

"I see a whole lot of problems coming and I see the Catholic Schools Office being hellbent on ignoring all of that."

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2022

Former Hunter senator Brian Burston made "filthy" offer of sex to staffer, court hears

Former Hunter senator Brian Burston offered to console a distraught staffer with the best sex of her life, his defamation trial has been told.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2022

Man charged over alleged sexual exposure in front of woman at Singleton

A man has been charged over an alleged sexual exposure offence in the Hunter earlier this year.

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Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2022

Newcastle container terminal momentum grows despite cold feet

THE bipartisan support for a Newcastle container terminal from this region's political representatives is an important paver on the path to seeing the project reach fruition.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2022

Taya Porter is crowdfunding to fight the rising costs of living with muscular dystrophy

Hunter School of the Performing Arts student Taya Porter has taken to GoFundMe so the family can afford a new van to fit her wheelchair.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 6, 2022

Technical glitch ends local TV news broadcast early

Viewers of the Hunter's nightly local television news were left scratching their heads on Monday, after a feed from the Sydney bulletin took over partway through the broadcast, following an ad break.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3, 2022

Three teens charged after alleged pursuit involving stolen car

Three teenagers have been charged following investigations into traffic and property-related offences in the Hunter region.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2022

Ministry position gives Pat Conroy a louder voice for the Hunter region

Politics is one thing, but the results of that wrangling are far more important to most voters.

Newcastle Herald · May 27, 2022

Rising from the Embers: University festival bringing Indigenous knowledge to community

The two-day festival aims to increase community access to knowledge around land and water management best practices, to provide a platform for local businesses and to showcase Hunter talent.

Newcastle Herald · May 26, 2022

Police investigate armed hold-up at service station near Singleton

Police are searching for an armed bandit who held-up a Hunter business in the early hours of Thursday.

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