The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Hunter venues save thousands on licensing fees under live music campaign

'There's so many expenses now attributed to having live music.'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2024

Hunter losing political clout amid Labor MPs' troubled reign

After 12 years in exile, Labor is not doing the Hunter any favours.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2024

All Hunter public schools 'underfunded' as teachers call for PM to pay up

The teachers union is campaigning in the Hunter for more funding.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2024

Hunter residents 'appalled' by Gaza war stage 'die-in'

A National Day of Action was held on Friday.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2024

50 groups call on region's MPs to stop 'short changing' the Hunter

'I needed a microscope to find the funding ... last budget.'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 10, 2024

'Hard decisions': Scully defends government over scrapping Hunter funding

The Planning Minister says NSW had to tighten its belt.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 5, 2024

Where you can help in the Hunter on Clean Up Australia Day

Lake Macquarie SES is cleaning up their waterways.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 2, 2024

'Not the fun police': council considers balloon ban

A report says balloons have been found in farm animals' mouths.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 29, 2024

Hunter start-ups to benefit from $275m net zero manufacturing fund

The Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative will support the energy grid's transformation.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2024

'A lot of grief': where to get help as double murder dominates headlines

How Hunter organisations can support those struggling.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2024