The Latest Breaking News from Hunter New England Health

Calls for state to redirect gun buyback cash to health as maternity services teeter

A Hunter council wants to see the money reallocated to regional health and roads.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1

John's wife and son are ill. He's fed up with the 'appalling' lack of beds at John Hunter

'The bloody politicians should get up off their arse and do something.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21

Calvary's bid to buy two Hunter hospitals, amid questions over the Mater's future

The not-for-profit Catholic organisation is making a bid for 16 private hospitals.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 16

Why did NSW Health drop $170m in hospital fines?

'This new information raises even more questions.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 8

Multiple failures caused mould contamination in cancer wards at the Mater for years

Documents reveal the extent of the 'systemic problem'.

Newcastle Herald · May 31

'Significant': Aboriginal youth mental health service to lose its home base

Systemic racism led to the creation of the service 27 years ago.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2024

'The place is crumbling': claim Mater Mental Health starved of resources

'I felt my condition was worsening while I was there.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2024

'Everyone's struggling in some way': reaching out for a little bit of help

'People don't know where to find support, they've never had to.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024

'Critical': IV fluid shortage hits Hunter hospitals, threatening treatments

'The critical disruption to supply of IV fluid bags is ongoing.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 9, 2024

Anglican Care's nursing home site sell-off 'not in good faith' say critics

Community expected 'sustained, long-term healthcare services'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5, 2024