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Wollombi Tavern goes under after major flood level breached

Weather warnings have been put in place for the Hunter region on Tuesday morning as strong winds and heavy rain sweep the east coast.

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Hunter residents facing homelessness 'scared as hell' as rents climb

"I don't want much, I just want a roof over our heads that I can afford to live in."

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New flight paths to affect Hunter suburbs

Williamtown flight path changes will have a 'noticeable impact' on residential areas in the Hunter.

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A model worker: Mick Jurd's invaluable contribution to Hunter mining history

Mick Jurd was a great man of skill and compassion. His work also made an invaluable contribution to Hunter mining history, MIKE SCANLON writes.

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Toxic habitat: heavy metals found in Hunter birds threat to wildlife

The Hunter Environment Centre is calling for a more thorough investigation of the bio-accumulation of heavy metals in birds living near coal-fired power stations.

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East coast low warning remains with heavy rain forecast for Sunday

An east coast low may form within the trough during Sunday and linger until Monday, which will prolong this significant rainfall event across multiple days.

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Hunter Jobs Alliance's proposal on exactly what the region needs to tackle the undeniable economic shifts ahead

There is a need for affected workers and communities to have a sense of procedural justice.

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Where do the Hunter's highest earners live?

The gap between incomes in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie is getting bigger.

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New bridge at Honeysuckle reconnects waterfront path

In a first for the region, Hunter Water has also installed 3D printed tiles along the creek to provide a place for oysters, barnacles and natural sea life to grow.

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Warning of East Coast Low and hazardous surf as the Hunter braces for minor flooding

At noon on Friday, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a flood watch warning for the Hunter.

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What the new census data says about Newcastle and the Hunter

The Hunter is growing faster than expected but remains sicker, less religious and far less culturally diverse than the Australian average.

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'Devastated': Hunter beekeepers destroy hives in bid to stop varroa disaster

Thousands of bees to be euthanised in Newcastle.

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Labor under pressure to fund Newcastle container terminal

The federal government has labelled the Morrison government's plans to spend $250million to establish a container terminal at the port of Newcastle as a 'cruel hoax', as it comes under pressure to financially support the project.

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Hunter employment puzzle doesn't add up

The Hunter's unemployment rate rose faster than the state average in May following an increase in the region's workforce participation rate.

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Struggling to get a doctor's appointment in the Hunter: here's why ... and why it's predicted to get worse

Seeing a GP will get harder and cost more if doctor shortages continue.

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COVID's up, flu's up, hospitalisations are up, so please, 'mask up', top doc warns

This week the Hunter has recorded about a thousand COVID-19 cases a day.

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Summit hears Hunter skills crisis is critical

Skill shortages across the Hunter are at crisis levels, with no industry or sector spared, a summit called to address what has emerged as a major threat to the region's growth has heard.

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FluTracking survey developed in Hunter used in global fight against COVID, influenza

A flu-tracking survey developed in northern NSW has become an essential tool in the battle against COVID, and it's accessible by anyone with a smartphone.

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Royalty rip-off: Hunter misses coal mining windfall in NSW Budget

The NSW government will rake in an extra $810 million in coal royalties this year - and almost $4 billion over the next four years - but has not put an extra dollar into a fund to help coal mining communities prepare for change.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter teachers call for significant pay increase in state budget

Unions for public and independent school teachers will meet on Tuesday.

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Where to use expiring Dine and Discover vouchers in the Hunter

About $35 million worth of the NSW government vouchers are yet to be used in the Hunter region.

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$55 million for new Hunter health projects

The state government will invest $55 million in new health projects across the Hunter over the next 12 months.

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Volatility continues as Newcastle records 31c/l petrol price spread

The price of regular unleaded petrol remains hovering around the 200c/l mark in many places across the Hunter - with motorists being charged as much as 215.9c/l for ULP on Friday.

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Dozens of charges over spike in thefts from vehicles, police say

A steep rise in the number of cases of thefts from motor vehicles at Muswellbrook was at least partly to do with a spate of incidents involving a group of juveniles allegedly committing robberies in the area, Hunter Valley Police District acting commander Superintendent Joanne Schultz says.

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Extra charges over alleged sexual offences in Singleton

Detectives have laid 12 extra charges as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged sexual offences in the Hunter region.

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