The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Old tree tells stories from the deep past

The tree rings can tell the history of Hunter Wetland flows and the regional rainfall.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2022

The Hunter suburbs with the most mental health diagnoses

Mental health conditions are the most common form of long-term health issue, followed by arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2022

ACTU says partnerships in transition will be essential

The Australian Council of Trade Unions believes strong partnerships between regional communities and a future National Transition Authority would be essential to achieving a just and effective clean energy transition in places like the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17, 2022

Digging deep: big jump in Mt Arthur's coal royalty bill revealed

BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine paid $264 million to the state government in coal royalties last financial year on the back of a massive spike in coal prices, the company's annual report has revealed.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 12, 2022

New approach puts more cops on road for drink driving blitz

"Because this is a joint operation, we're getting that extra amount of staff out."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 9, 2022

Wanaruah Aboriginal community speaks out after sacred 'Grandmother Tree' cut down at Muswellbrook

A community in the NSW Hunter region is pleading for its land to be respected after a culturally significant tree was destroyed, as police vow to crack down on illegal visitors.

ABC News · Sep 8, 2022

Hunter industry will be required to meet ambitious emissions reduction target

Hunter industries would be required to halve their emissions from 2005 levels by the end of the decade, under a proposed NSW Environment Protection Authority climate policy.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022

Down under wonders: six Australian wines and their perfect meal pairings

From rich vegetable lasagna to refreshing summer salads, these meals meet their match with a selection of wines from Australia’s Hunter Valley and other top regions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022

Hunter festival boss sues insurer over Black Summer cancellation

Organiser Scott Commens and the owners of Riverwood Downs decided to call off the event in the face of the 2019 bushfires, which were burning just kilometres away from the festival site.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022

McDonald's breakfasts, driverless buses among innovations launched in Newcastle

From fast-food breakfast menus to lockout laws, the Hunter Valley is a living lab, and its people are the product testers.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022