The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Firefighter accused of lighting Hunter blazes granted bail

Mr Hardridge has been charged with allegedly lighting fires across the Lower Hunter in July and August, 2023.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2023

Headline acts: McCartney and Pink get the party started

We preview the hottest gigs coming our way.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2023

Who is going to build our renewable energy projects?

Electrical, engineering and boilermaking trades are in highest demand.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2023

'This is our chance': Hunter Voice campaigns fire up for October 14

'While it's not exactly what we asked for, I see it as a stepping stone.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2023

Weatherup pours out musical passion in wine country

EVER since moving to Cessnock 11 years ago singer-songwriter Anna Weatherup's life has been immersed in her passions for music and wine. The Voice season two contestant is a regular performer in Hunter wine country and she's even known to be found working among the vines at Pokolbin's Usher Tinkler…

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2023

Hunter staff shortages are some of Australia's worst - and we don't have the data to solve them

'There is not a group we speak to who isn't lamenting huge staffing issues.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2023

New Hunter McDonald's restaurant soon to start slinging burgers

McDonalds is serving up a new restaurant in Huntlee, here's the details.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2023

NSW teachers demand Minns government 'honour the deal' to lift their wages

Mood among teachers in the Hunter and across the state 'worse than ever'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2023

Sixty new defence industry jobs at Williamtown

The project puts the Hunter at the heart of Australia's defence industry.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2023

'Overdose crisis': Hunter drug deaths revealed

'It is no exaggeration to talk about an overdose crisis.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2023