The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Flooding in the Hunter as rivers rise, but rain eases

A flood warning was in place on Sunday for the Hunter River and Wollombi Brook.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 9, 2022

Hunter Valley farmers in Singleton bypass stand-off with Transport for NSW over compulsory land acquisition

Generational farmers in the Hunter Valley say they'll be worse off after going through a land acquisition process with the New South Wales government for the construction of the Singleton bypass.

ABC News · Oct 8, 2022

Bridge closed at Aberglasslyn as SES braces for heavy rain and possible flooding

Heavy rain and damaging winds have been forecast for parts of the Hunter. Stay safe and avoid floodwaters.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 8, 2022

Hunter councils welcome $15 million flood recovery funding but note room for 'improved opportunity'

Councils impacted by February and March flooding are eligible.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 4, 2022

Rail work planned between Newcastle, Ulan, Narrabri this week

The Australian Rail Track Corporation will carry out a major maintenance shutdown of the Hunter Valley Network of all rail lines from Newcastle to Ulan and Narrabri from October 5 to 7.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2022

Downpour to mark the end of school holidays in the Hunter

ENJOY the sunshine while it lasts, because the latest forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology warns of severe wet weather to finish off the school holidays.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2022

Hunter's hydrogen window won't last

Regions like the Hunter have no time to lose if they are to realise their competitive advantage in the emerging hydrogen economy, the head of hydrogen at global management consultancy McKinsey has cautioned.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2022

Hunter renewable powerhouse charges ahead

The transformation of the Hunter and Central Coast into a clean energy powerhouse has taken a major step forward with the release of a draft declaration of the regions' Renewable Energy Zone.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2022

Double demerits return for Labour Day long-weekend, extra penalties from Friday

Double demerits will be in force across the Hunter for the second consecutive weekend as more police are out and about for the annual Labor Day public holiday.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2022

Feral honey bees to be poisoned in NSW varroa mite hotspots to prevent spread of parasite

The NSW government will target feral bee colonies in a red zone in the Hunter Valley from next week, using the insecticide fipronil at baiting stations.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022