The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Election Diary: Moon boots, poster wars and bookies' favourites

The latest from the federal election campaign trail in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 29, 2022

Labor faces preference challenges in Hunter, Paterson

One Nation and a high-profile independent have put Coalition candidates above Labor on their how-to-vote cards in two key Hunter seats.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 29, 2022

Greens say Hunter needs identity shift away from coal

The Greens say the major parties are sending mixed messages about the Hunter's future in green manufacturing.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2022

Hunter school teachers prepare to strike on May 4

The Department of Education called on the NSW Teachers Federation to call off the action.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2022

Soul Pattinson buys out Hunter firm Ampcontrol

Investment house Soul Pattinson has bought out Hunter-based electrical engineering company Ampcontrol Group.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2022

Port protesters say major parties failing Hunter

Protesters who took to Newcastle harbour on Sunday say neither major political party has credible policies to address climate change or help workers transition away from the coal industry.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 24, 2022

Mixed reactions to COVID isolation rules easing in the Hunter

There are now 84 COVID-19 positive patients receiving care in hospitals across Hunter New England, three in intensive care.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022

Hundreds will block the Port of Newcastle calling for climate action

An estimated group of 500 people are set to block coal coming in and out of the Port of Newcastle for the 11th time on Sunday, in the "People's Blockade of the World's Biggest Coal Port".

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022

Labor and Coalition trade blows over Hunter coal and emissions reduction

Canavan, Conroy, clash over coal

Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2022

Kelly outlines key United Australia Party policies in Newcastle

United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly hopes candidates in the Hunter region play a role in delivering the minor party the balance of power in the House of Representatives when voters go to the polls later this month.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2022