The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Former minister Joe Tripodi charged over ICAC 'leak' claim

Confidential document allegedly leaked to former billionaire Nathan Tinkler's Hunter construction firm.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2023

Libs want radical redraw of Hunter election boundaries before 2025

All major parties say Muswellbrook should shift to New England.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2023

Hunter in prime position for Australian battery manufacturing industry: report

Australia supplies half of the world's lithium for battery manufacture.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 16, 2023

Hunter Park draft strategy 'coming in early 2024'

The project has been mired in delays and scandal for six years.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 9, 2023

Call for better airport bus, closer look at Hunter's disjointed network

'I don't agree that bus services in Newcastle are acceptable.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 9, 2023

How text messages are changing the game for Hunter mums

'The thing I like the most is that it's really simple.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 9, 2023

Ayres bets on the Hunter as 'best destination' for rail revival

All eyes are on the Hunter for the future of Australian rail.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2023

'Momentous decision': Hunter sexual abuse survivors given hope in High Court decision

'This is certainly a momentous decision and will have a huge impact.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2023

Major train building industry poised for revival in Newcastle

The Treasurer says the industry needs time to prepare.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2023

Only one in five kids in crisis are being seen by a caseworker

There are 14,723 children in out-of-home care in NSW, 2,106 in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2023