The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

COVID and flu hit in dual wave as Hunter hospitals prepare for winter virus battle

Rise in flu presentations to John Hunter Hospital while COVID-19 still circulates.

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2022

Heart health service checking the pulse of sport in the Hunter

"We want to show people that these tests are quick and easy. We offer advice around what changes to make if you are at risk."

Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2022

This election marked a turning point on climate – but what will it mean for Australia?

Labor’s climate plan is designed to limit the political risk of a scare campaign – but there are already calls for it to go beyond its headline commitments

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022

Dan Repacholi holds fire on claiming victory in Hunter

LABOR'S Dan Repacholi is not claiming victory in Hunter and his rivals say it's too early to call the result.

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

Labor candidate Dan Repacholi claims victory in the Hunter

Election 2022: The scene from the Hunter electorate as the counting takes shape

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

Tight race tipped in Paterson as rivals tell of campaign trail disappointment

Labor MP Meryl Swanson and Liberal candidate Brooke Vitnell told the Herald they were confident they had done everything they could to win over voters

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

Election analysis: 'Line-ball' Hunter electorate will prove pivotal to vote outcome

The Hunter is poised to play a significant role in deciding Australia's next government when counting starts at the close of polls on Saturday night.

Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2022

Hunter electorate 'forgotten' in coal energy debate in lead up to federal election

A region key to Australia's energy supply is begging for clarity on its future but the two major parties don't want to talk about it.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Time for a reappraisal and a unified Hunter effort after Hillsborough basketball knockback

Newcastle Basketball's four lost years

Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2022

Angst over controversial Royalties for Rejuvenation fund, but critics say it's "spit in the ocean" for coal communities

IT'S been labelled by critics as a "spit in the ocean", "spare change", "modest", "a cheap and insulting thought bubble" and "an absolute joke".

Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2022