The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Protesters have minister in their sights at Hunter coal lunch

Hunter environment groups will protest at a Hunter mining leaders lunch in Singleton Friday, which will be attended by federal resources minister Madeleine King.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2022

We spoke to the exhausted flood-response teams in the Hunter Valley. Here's what they need when the next floods strike

People living in the Hunter region of New South Wales know all too well the devastation disasters can bring. After enduring the 2019-2020 horror bushfire season, La Niña settled in for three wet summers and residents experienced back-to-back floods.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022

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

$50 million for road repairs a 'drop in the pothole', says Hunter mayor

"A literal drop in the pothole" is how Cessnock mayor Jay Suvaal has described the state government's $50 million kitty to fix local roads.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2022

Flood warning for Hunter River and Wollombi Brook

A flood watch for minor to major flooding is current for Wollombi Brook and the Lower Hunter River.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 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