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The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

$1200 per adult: How Newcastle loses on the pokies

A university gambling expert says the average poker machine user in NSW loses $4500 a year.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Volunteer Centre facing closure as federal funds dry up

The Hunter Volunteer Centre will be forced to shut its doors before the end of the month as federal funding for place-based, face-to-face services dries up.

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Hunter pokie punters blow $251m in six months

The region's half-yearly pokie losses were up $50 million on pre-COVID levels.

Newcastle Herald

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Hunter students selected for ARTEXPRESS

"Art was one of my favourite subjects and that was definitely one of my goals."

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Lunch looks at what's ahead for the Hunter this year

The Property Council of Australia held its Hunter Outlook 2023 lunch on Friday, where attendees heard from industry representatives about the region's position.

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Why Cardinal George Pell's funeral carries sting for Hunter abuse survivors

"A lot of people are not going to handle it well. It's going to be extremely traumatic."

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Property owners along the proposed Hunter Gas Pipeline route stand by their rights

The NSW Environment Defenders office estimates more than 400 landholders could be directly impacted by the proposed Hunter Gas Pipeline route.

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Four new varroa mite cases in Hunter and Central Coast

Destruction of hives has begun at the infected properties and trace investigations are underway.

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Hunter cricketers team up on other side of world

What are the chances of two players from the same region lining up together at the same English county?

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'Donnie' died in front of fiance after he was gunned down

A man who was gunned down at home and died in front of his family after Christmas was the victim of a targeted murder related to his drug activity, senior police believe.

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Teenagers charged over alleged car theft, pursuit in Hunter

Two teenagers have been charged over the alleged theft of a car and a police pursuit through the Hunter at the weekend.

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Too many children victims of immoral situation in education

Our education system should be delivering on reasonable expectations, but it isn't.

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Hunter in line for boost to Live Traffic NSW service

Motorists will soon have more real-time traffic information at their fingertips with the NSW government adding more local roads to Live Traffic NSW - including in the Hunter.

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Business Hunter applauds 'unheard of' low regional jobless rates in latest ABS figures

Good news for Hunter although national economy 'in slow decline'

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Scrutons still devoted to surf lifesaving after three decades

The Newcastle pair, who met through surf lifesaving 28 years ago, have been awarded Australia Day honours for their efforts to keep our beaches safe.

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Double demerits: Police warn 'we will be everywhere' during weekend road blitz

Newcastle-Hunter highway patrol Inspector Mick Buko said motorists should expect it to be "extremely busy" on all major roads with the public holiday falling on the Thursday.

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How Albanese government is positioning the Hunter as a clean energy hub

The Hunter has powered Australia for generations and we will continue to do so well into the future, writes Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon.

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NSW government acknowledges 'transport' concerns in coal reservation talks with industry

Fears domestic coal policy could put coal trucks back on Hunter roads

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Which Hunter playgrounds are set for upgrades this year

Lake Macquarie and Newcastle councils alone are estimated to drop almost $5 million combined on new and upgraded playground equipment this financial year.

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Cash splash on western Sydney pools, but none for Hunter

Newcastle Labor councillors condemned the announcement as "pork-barrelling".

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Valuer General lifts Hunter land valuations by up to 66 per cent

Big increases in Valuer General's valuations but rates covered by IPART 'caps'

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The Hunter's surf rescue spike demands vigilance of us all on the sand

Drownings on unpatrolled beaches offer a grim reminder that the safety lies between the flags, or at least within sight of a lifeguard tower, if not in our own hands.

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Airshow shooting for the sky following funding boost

This year's Hunter Valley Air Show has received a $193,458 boost from the state government's regional events acceleration fund.

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Long-term sick leave puts pressure on Hunter police response times

Officers who spoke to the Newcastle Herald said workloads were intense due to the number of staff leaving the force or off on long-term sick leave who remain on the roster until their injury claims are resolved.

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Build more social housing to reduce waiting lists: St Vinnies

The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling for more social housing as the latest figures show demand across the Hunter has grown by 28 per cent in a year.

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