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The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Swamp 'creature' and strange noises sparked bunyip tales at Hexham

Hunter's Hidden Gem: 'Monster-like creature' became part of Australian folklore.

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Hunter's poor HSC performance escapes examination

Phillip O'Neill | Why not enough regional schools are delivering the goods

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'Waiting for them to poop': researcher's dedication to understanding our birdlife

Hunter's Hidden Gem: 'My research addresses a few pieces of the puzzle.'

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'Wave on top of wave': Hunter's COVID cases highest in 12 months as new variant hits

The wave sweeping through the Hunter is the largest the region has seen in a year.

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No shortcuts when assessing Hunter power options

"It's crucial we look at all opportunities for the Hunter's future with an open mind"

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'It's in the blood': monitoring birds in Hexham Swamp, as rare stork flies

BIRDWATCHING: Pillow, the banded black-neck stork juvenile is a first fledge for Hunter

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Forget pickleball, croquet is the underground sport taking over the Hunter

Prepare to a contest of tactics and skill.

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The mammoth task of rehabilitating the Hexham wetlands

Hunter's Hidden Gem: The long journey to restore Hexham wetlands.

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Land values fall up to 10% across Hunter as interest rates, costs bite

Cessnock had the biggest land value drop in 2023.

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Most of us pay our bills online - but what happens if you can't?

Hunter resident feel 'invisible' as technology becomes the norm.

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Hunter aged care fails: 'homes not up to standard'

Poor wound management, pain management, and unplanned weight loss are some of the failures listed for Hunter nursing homes.

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'Storm lotto': farmers face deceiving conditions in Upper Hunter drought

Upper Hunter farmers say they need more rain, despite recent storms

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Stay afloat: first jet ski safety campaign of 2024 hits Hunter

Riders new and old will be educated on safety and rules.

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Millions of dollars in Hunter's unspent Active Kids vouchers

Despite higher rates of childhood obesity, Hunter families are using fewer sports vouchers.

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'Wheelies', riding on footpaths and speeding: police track down unlicensed trail bike teen

Motorists are fed up with unregistered trail bike riders on Hunter roads.

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Man charged over spree of armed hold-ups at Hunter service stations

Police arrested the man in Sydney.

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Early start to Hunter Valley wine vintage as picking commences

'It's the best I've seen it. It just looks so good.'

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No plans for more selective schools in region marred by 'growing pains'

Just three of NSW's 17 fully academically selective high schools are outside greater Sydney.

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John Hunter Hospital reintroduces face masks after rise in COVID cases

It's 2024, but its going to feel very 2020-21 again at the John.

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'Every one of those deaths is a person': 35 lost on Hunter roads in 2023

Police see the impact, and are committed to driving that number down.

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On the naughty list: hundreds hit with fines during double demerits

One man was allegedly six times the limit at a Newcastle McDonald's.

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Why the child protection system needs to change

The system is still focused on child removal as the primary tool.

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Hunter economy hoping for better run after more stops than starts

Economic drivers beyond population growth and coal are crucial.

Newcastle Herald

Of murders, pain and suffering: Hunter's biggest cases of 2023

Here are the trials that shocked the region.

Newcastle Herald

What made headlines in Newcastle and the Hunter in 2023?

From sinkholes and hail storms, to tragedy and heartbreak. It was a year like no other.

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