The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Ausgrid workers to strike across Hunter in action for a fairer pay rise

From August 1, ETU members will walk off the job.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26, 2024

Aerial shooting takes chunk out of feral deer population but more needed

Around 2500 feral deer were destroyed in the Upper Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25, 2024

Fresh syllabus introduced to Hunter primary schools to shift results

Four subjects have been reworked.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24, 2024

Hunter stores, trains, airport affected by global tech outage

The details of this report are developing. It may be updated.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2024

Former PM leaps to Hunter's defence at upcoming sector conference

The defence sector is worth $1.5 billion to the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2024

Nuclear energy a 'job killer' for the Hunter Valley, senator declares

It will scare away renewable investors, he says.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2024

'People need to be trained': port paddle-out in preparation for blockade

Plans for 10,000 people to be involved in 10 days of climate action in November.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 13, 2024

'Quite nasty': Maitland tops dog attacks in Hunter region

There were 116 dog attacks recorded in the Hunter region.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2024

Hunter councils already hitting state DA processing targets

Lake Macquarie council processed the second most DAs in the state.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2024

NAPLAN results: how Hunter students fared against the rest of NSW

Much of the region is below the state average.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 10, 2024