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Regional Australia Institute report highlights job vacancy crisis, communities missing out on growth

Michael Mbaogu has worked as a GP for 15 years but has never seen a worker shortage this bad. He's one of many business owners who are hiring, but struggling to fill roles.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Hunter holiday rental count revealed amid homelessness pressures

Holiday renting on AirBnB and other platforms remains unchecked in the region.

Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2023

New bins tackle green waste in the Hunter

The move comes as up to 25 per cent of waste collected in general bins is green waste.

Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2023

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Duo motivated by 'stupidity' in months-long rural crime spree

Pair motivated by desire for drugs, but mostly 'stupidity', as they terrorised farmers and remote property owners.

Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2023

Protest brings light to prevalence of sexual violence in the Hunter

It's said the cure for anything is salt water, tears, sweat or the sea.

Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2023

Sick but not Covid? Other bugs are on the rise in Hunter

Evolving Omicron sublineages are driving transmission by evading immunity.

Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2023

Man injured after shots fired at family home in Gateshead, NSW Hunter region

A man suffers a gunshot wound to his leg after several shots are fired at a family home in the NSW Hunter region.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

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We need you: why volunteers are the Lifeline of Hunter communities

The theme of National Volunteer Week is 'The Change Makers'. Our volunteers certainly are that, writes Lifeline's Rob Sams.

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2023

Man charged with over a dozen counts refused bail

A Cessnock woman was also charged and will appear before court next month.

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2023

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne jailed for raping woman in the Hunter

The former footballer's dramatic fall from grace is complete.

Newcastle Herald · May 12, 2023

Offshore wind farm firm tips 'massive' benefits and seeks community views

The Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project would sit about 25-45 km off the Hunter coast.

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2023

Budget signals important role for Hunter in ambitious renewable energy agenda

Professor Roberta Ryan says the federal budget will support the Hunter across three key transformative challenges.

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2023

Weighing up cancer treatment, side effects and death: 'It's no good offering me a 10 per cent chance'

'I'm certainly open to voluntary assisted dying.'

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2023

Budget helps put Hunter in the box seat for green hydrogen transformation

The Federal Government's new $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program will fast-track the Hunter's transformation into a hydrogen superpower, industry leaders believe.

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2023

'Opportunity missed': Housing providers say budget offers little to fix Hunter crisis

Housing advocates want direct government investment sooner rather than later.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023

Investing in the Hunter's future clean energy workforce

The state and federal governments recently extended the fee-free Tafe NSW initiative for new energy apprentices.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023

What works in the Hunter region's economy has shifted

Such trends offer a bellwether of how the economy has changed.

Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2023

A blanket of frost hits the Hunter on coldest day of year so far

NSW Maritime are urging boats to remain vigilant and check mooring.

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Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2023

Funds give a hand-up to Hunter charities helping most vulnerable

Vulnerable families will be given a hand-up thanks to almost $650,000 in funds for seven regional community groups and charities, including four in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2023

The graph that shows how the Hunter jobs market has shifted

The health care and social assistance industry now accounts for one in six jobs in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · May 7, 2023

'Stay off the water': wind and hazardous surf warning issued

The warning coincides with a drop in temps, with the Upper Hunter recording a chilly three degrees Celsius on Monday.

Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2023

'War on drugs' must end as opioid deaths mount, GPs say

'Many of these deaths occurred in the home.'

Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2023

'One-stop-shop for job creation': Bowen announces National Transition Authority

The authority will commence operations on July 1 with a budget of $23million in its first year.

Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2023

Easing the shock: Net Zero Authority announced in Hunter

A big day for miners "and for the country".

Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2023

Chris Bowen to announce National Transition Authority in Muswellbrook on Friday

The authority will ensure the workers and communities can seize the opportunities associated with the clean energy transition

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