The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Five wineries to enjoy music and food in the Hunter Valley

Step inside the world of Wine Country locals, where it's an end-of-week ritual to enjoy some great vino and vibes with a smooth soundtrack to boot.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2022

Wild beer to flow from Hunter flora

Beer will be made in Newcastle with tiny lifeforms from the Australian environment.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 26, 2022

Where the money goes in Hunter New England Health's $2.6b budget

Breaking down the Hunter Health budget

Newcastle Herald · Oct 26, 2022

Homes of the Hunter | Sharing the love for sprawling estate in Belford

Welcome to Corunna Station, an elegant country weekender.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 22, 2022

Upper Hunter thoroughbred industry bolstered as state reaffirms open cut mining ban at Dartbrook

The NSW government will amend a state environmental planning policy to effectively reinforce its earlier commitment to prohibit open cut mining at Dartbrook coal mine in the Upper Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 22, 2022

Antibiotics 'hard to get' as big shortages bite

Most Hunter pharmacies have been struggling to secure medications, particularly antibiotics and diabetes medications.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 21, 2022

SES issues minor flood warning for parts of Hunter

The State Emergency Service is expecting possible minor flooding in parts of the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2022

Turning 30: Hunter mental health organisation celebrates milestone

Formerly the Hunter Institute of Mental Health, Everymind's work recognised globally.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 19, 2022

Wayne Harrington admits supplying nearly four kilograms of ice in 'significant' Hunter drug bust

A man found with nearly four kilograms of ice after a car stop at Sandgate in May last year had $275,000 in cash buried in his backyard.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 19, 2022

Thumbs up for Hunter water quality at our favourite spots for a dip at the beach

The Hunters' beaches report card gave a clean sweep of good or better water quality despite some of the wettest months on record.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 16, 2022