The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Weekend Planner: Festive season arrives with carols, markets and more

It's an action-packed weekend ahead for Newcastle and the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2023

The Hunter council area with double the domestic violence orders as Newcastle

Domestic AVOs are at a 10-year high across the region.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2023

The hitman, 'Stockton's grandmother' and a crime so horrific it shocked the Hunter

'I'm glad Hawkins is going to burn for what he did.'

Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2023

Windfarm plans in choppy waters as Coalition and One Nation whip up doubts

People in the Hunter and Illawarra fear offshore turbines could damage marine life and tourism, but parties are accused of ‘weaponising’ the issue

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2023

Take your shot at the 2024 Hunter Photography Prize

All entries must list the author's name, address, email address and phone contacts.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2023

New jobs and industries needed as part of Hunter's transition: survey

Upper Hunter residents believe the things they do are worthwhile.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2023

Out of water in three years: New plan sets out Hunter drought response

Most of the Hunter is already officially in drought.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2023

Explore food, wine and art in a trail across the Hunter Valley

The Art Trail takes three days to complete.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2023

All eyes on 2025 after Newcastle council gives Supercars the flick

'It was crazy from the start, absolute nonsense from the start'.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2023

'A thousand sizzling frying pans': family fears clean energy transmission line will destroy their property

Hunter Transmission Route runs across picturesque Watagan property.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2023