The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Teen charged over multiple break-ins, theft of cars in the Hunter Region

Police seized five sets of car keys that were allegedly stolen.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25, 2024

Huntlee Stage Two will provide $421m boost to Hunter economy

Huntlee Stage Two will boost the Hunter's housing supply.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23, 2024

'Undervalued and lowest paid in country': Nurses rally for better pay

The state's largest female-dominated professions want respect.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23, 2024

Train driver reveals torment as protesters play with death on tracks

Disturbing images and first-hand experiences detail close calls.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2024

Hunter union, community groups slam 'bureaucratic' state transition plan

'They need to go back to the drawing board.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2024

You don't need to be an expert to find the perfect bottle of wine, but the experts are here to help

Wine can feel intimidating, but our expert and a top Hunter winemaker agree: it doesn't have to be.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7, 2024

Bypass design under way to fix 'notorious' Hunter bottleneck

Construction is expected to start later this year.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2024

Hunter bench-top suppliers moving on after engineered stone ban

The national ban came into effect on Monday.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 2, 2024

Hunter workers join ACTU push for net zero authority support in Canberra

The Net Zero Economy Authority legislation is before the Senate.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024

Premier dodges safety threat to deliver pledge to Hunter at City Hall

The Premier spruiked the government's plan to build the next fleet of Tangara trains in NSW.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2024