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Wickham Toxic shock: Ampol fuel contamination zone extended again

Ampol's Wickham fuel storage terminal's reputation as one of the Hunter's most toxic sites has been reinforced with the second extension of its contamination footprint in seven years.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter in Andrew Wilkie's sights as he calls for coal specification controversy inquiry

Wilkie's call for coal sampling inquiry

Newcastle Herald

'The crisis point is now': new women's refuges welcome as services struggle to meet demand

Three new refuges for domestic violence victims across the Hunter is a welcome start, but Jenny's Place executive manager Marcia Chapman believes even with double that number, services would still struggle to meet demand.

Newcastle Herald

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Revealed: 'Relentless pressure' to fake Hunter export coal test results

Former lab staff tell of 'picking and choosing numbers' in export coal testing 'scam'.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter mining operators under scrutiny as local MPs call for caution amid Andrew Wilkie's coal export claims

Claims about fraud in the coal export industry made by Independent MP Andrew Wilkie have rippled through the Hunter Valley coalfields.

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Want to buy a church? A property near Hunter Valley wine country has one for sale

The chapel was considered the place of worship for the original farming families of Glendon.

Newcastle Herald

Travel chaos: buses replace Hunter trains, M1 Motorway closures, COVID driver shortages

"We are doing all we can to minimise the impact to your journey and provide a safe service, however cancellations or delays may occur," Transport NSW has warned.

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New mental health lifeline for children to be piloted in the Hunter

New paediatric mental health service in the Hunter will provide children up to the age of 15 with up to 12 face-to-face psychological sessions.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter breast cancer researchers have found a way to predict chemo resistance

HMRI researchers believe the discovery could be an important first step in better targeting breast cancer treatment.

Newcastle Herald

New blood desperately needed to give the gift of time to Hunter not-for-profits

New blood is desperately needed to keep not-for-profit organisations on their feet after COVID-19 saw a decline in volunteers across the board.

Newcastle Herald

Salvos' Toy Drive a true gift to struggling Hunter families this Christmas

Santa's little helpers at the Salvation Army plan to spread extra Christmas cheer to families doing it tough across the Hunter with their annual Toy Drive.

Newcastle Herald

Position vacant: Hunter schools' 'huge amount' of teacher vacancies

Teacher vacancies 'just not fair' on staff or students.

Newcastle Herald

Council's $120,000 bid to bolster Redhead Beach against severe storm erosion

Council has made a $120,000 bid to bolster Redhead Beach against future severe storms like those that devastated the Hunter's coastline earlier this year.

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Catholic teachers 'at breaking point' strike for better conditions

Teachers and support staff at 50 Catholic schools across the Hunter will stop work for one hour today, arguing they've been pushed to their breaking point by uncompetitive salaries and unmanageable workloads.

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Men thrown from van in single-vehicle crash at Buchanan

Four people are in hospital after a serious single-vehicle crash in the Hunter, during which two passengers were thrown from a van into a nearby field.

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Rain continues across Hunter as more storms expected

Rain pelting the Hunter is expected to continue throughout Monday, according to the NSW Bureau of Meteorology, as the State Emergency Service remains busy with rising rivers, heavy downpours and flash-flooding in other parts of the state.

Newcastle Herald

Health, housing rate badly in Hunter: Property Council survey

Health service access and road quality and traffic were rated worse by Hunter residents than anywhere else in the state while housing remains the region's biggest concern, according to a new survey.

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Questions remain as fishy finds spread further on Hunter beaches

"Further investigation definitely needs to be done."

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Amazing photos as blushing moon lights up Hunter skies

Amateur astronomers were treated to a blushing moon over the Hunter's skies.

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Strong women of the Hunter on canvas

Topics: Strong women and weed city.

Newcastle Herald

How a developer protected koala habitat in the Hunter

'We're finally seeing vast improvements up there.'

Newcastle Herald

COVID cases rise in Hunter New-England health district

Some people have questioned why Australians can't get a fifth shot.

Newcastle Herald

BAE to expand Williamtown F-35 depot

The government says the F-35s will bring jobs to the Hunter for decades to come.

Newcastle Herald

Call for feedback on major new Hunter venue

The 40 hectare site proposal includes a wine museum, restaurants, a microbrewery and distillery, multiple cellar doors and accommodation.

Newcastle Herald

Man shot in foot during dispute at Hunter home

Emergency services were called to a home on High Street at Greta following reports of a shooting just after 8pm Tuesday.

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