The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Feds 'must fund' renewables infrastructure

The federal government is being urged to increase its spending on decarbonisation to unlock investment and jobs in the Hunter and Gladstone regions.

AAP · Apr 7, 2022

Former campdrafter Emily Tapp wins $6.75m payout after serious spinal injury

A national campdrafting organisation is ordered to pay $6.75 million in damages to Paralympian Emily Tapp who became a paraplegic after falling from her horse during competition in 2011.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

Housing cost region's biggest issue: survey

Shortland had the highest concern about housing with 61.5 per cent followed by mental health with 53.8 per cent.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 5, 2022

GP Access in danger of closing under 2022 budget cuts, MP says

A $16 million cut to after hours medical care across the country could put the Hunter's GP Access service in jeopardy, Sharon Claydon says.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 30, 2022

Newcastle Labor MPs find budget flaws

The Hunter's Labor politicians have labelled the budget a "wasted opportunity" for the region.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 30, 2022

Scott Morrison says defence force ‘not available on a moment’s notice’ to respond to disaster – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2022

Flood havoc as Central Coast braces for 4.5m swells – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2022

Sydney spared worst of rain but Newcastle still under threat – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022

Cyclist suffers suspected spinal injury in crash

Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District are appealing for information, particularly dashcam vision, after a man was seriously injured in a bicycle crash in the Hunter on Sunday.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 13, 2022

Landholders group and Lock The Gate blast Hunter Gas Pipeline

Latest skirmish in years-long pipeline battle

Newcastle Herald · Feb 13, 2022