The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

New year brings new faces, with eight principals welcomed to Hunter schools

'The kids have just been this little ray of sunshine.'

Newcastle Herald · Feb 10, 2024

Hunter's engineering history in the frame as historic truss bridges in the spotlight

More than 400 timber truss road bridges were built in NSW. Less than 30 remain

Newcastle Herald · Feb 10, 2024

'Parking nightmare': nurses rally against fees, gridlock at John Hunter

Nurses resort to sitting in their cars for an hour before work.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 9, 2024

'No time to lose' as rally supports offshore wind in the Hunter

'We know that the community wants this project.'

Newcastle Herald · Feb 4, 2024

Hunter Water reveals how much your bill will go up over the next five years

Water bills will cost hundreds of dollars more.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2024

Review says better community consultation needed for renewable projects

Energy Minister Chris Bowen asked to reopen consultation for Hunter Offshore Wind Zone

Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 2024

Environment protection and community consultation key to offshore wind success

Environment groups to rally in support of Hunter Offshore Wind project.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 2024

Body found during search for missing man in remote bushland

The search has been covering remote and steep terrain at a Hunter state forest.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 2024

Special Economic Area status push for Hunter hydrogen hub

More than $1.5 billion has been secured in government funding for local hydrogen projects.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2024

'Timely': Hunter to get nurses from UK and Ireland in public health boost

Boost follows years of frustration in nursing ranks over staffing.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2024