The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

A gusty $20 billion in investment will blow in from a mere three offshore wind projects that one team plans to build to help rewire industrial heartlands.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

NSW homeless crisis reaches catastrophic tipping point

Social housing and frontline services crying out for major investment from NSW budget

Newcastle Herald · Jun 7, 2024

Ten jobs axed as Catherine Henry Lawyers restructures due to $2.1m tax debt

Hunter legal firm's creditors agree to deal to avoid liquidation.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 7, 2024

Hunter building contractor busted drilling holes in roof, walls and plumbing

Daniel Roberts expelled for vandalising building project.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2024

The Hunter's coal exit demands more than yet another document

Phillip O'Neill: 'Don't expect to be impressed.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2024

Flood warnings and mud-slinging: weekend of wet weather in Hunter

Almost 60mm of rain was recorded in Newcastle in 48 hours.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2024

Why support for nuclear power is burning bright in Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook residents express support for nuclear energy.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2024

Candlelight vigil offers moving tribute to domestic violence victims

'Everyone is beyond capacity.'

Newcastle Herald · May 31, 2024

State approves Newcastle green hydrogen plant to feed Orica, road transport

It is among the biggest hydrogen plants approved in Australia.

Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2024

Feds call for Hunter input on green steel, aluminium plans

Minister Ed Husic forecasts a $122 billion sector by 2040.

Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2024