The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Hunter's priorities ignored by major parties

Both major parties had once again treated the Hunter as a policy-free zone, the head of the region's peak business body believes.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 23, 2023

Varroa mite detected in Hunter

'They are very recent infestations.'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 21, 2023

Hunter must accelerate transition to avoid catastrophe, climate scientists warn

Fossil fuel intensive economies such as the Hunter must transition to clean energy as soon as possible to help prevent catastrophic warming, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has warned.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 21, 2023

Families priced out of city say infrastructure and services are failing

The Committee for the Hunter has listed housing affordability among its top regional priorities and has called for a $500 million Hunter fund to unlock 40,000 homes held up by transport infrastructure delays

Newcastle Herald · Mar 17, 2023

UDIA says key to the Hunter's housing crisis lies in $500m investment

A fix for the Hunter's housing crisis lies in a $522 million investment to unlock 41,800 new homes and 28,000 new jobs, according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA).

Newcastle Herald · Mar 17, 2023

RAAF plans major air show for Newcastle

The Royal Australian Air Force is planning a major air show at Williamtown in November which could attract tens of thousands of people to the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 16, 2023

Newcastle bakes in 32-degree heat with more hot days for the Hunter ahead

Fire danger on the rise as summer hangover, windy days and abundance of rain-fed grass and vegetation threatens perfect late-summer storm.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 16, 2023

Boutique vineyard at Lovedale expected to fetch upwards of $2 million

The vineyard property was last sold for $480,000.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2023

Expect a hot and dry winter as chance of El Nino phase heats up

Temperatures lingering above 30-degrees well into March as chance of El Nino phase increases and winter promises warm, dry days for Newcastle and the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2023

2023 Hunter vintage shaping up to be something special

The word is that 2023 will be a rare vintage with both reds and whites of "stunning" quality.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 2023