The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Fancy a weekend with Millie, Frankie, Valerie or Beryl?

If you're looking for a local winter getaway that's a little different, why not hire a sweet vintage van or cosy camper for a retro-inspired stay? Whether you pick one up and drive it to your destination of choice or turn up and enjoy a parked-up van in a picturesque…

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23, 2022

Plea for homes as Hunter housing needs likely to exceed targets

"In Greater Newcastle some LGAs are experiencing substantially higher annual growth rates than projected by DPE in 2019."

Newcastle Herald · Jul 22, 2022

Newcastle job numbers hit record high

An extra 23,000 people are in work across the city compared with a year ago.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 21, 2022

Drug attitudes changing: Hunter majority supports pill testing

A total of 19.5 per cent approved of cannabis for personal use compared to 16.9 per cent for tobacco.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 16, 2022

Call to arms for Hunter residents to rally to save Stockton beach

Risk of storm surge inundation very real, disaster expert.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2022

Hunter region flooded suburb dubbed Gillieston Island after being left with no supplies

Gillieston Heights residents fear they are being left behind as NSW faces more flood destruction.

ABC News · Jul 15, 2022

Hunter support for reduced trading hours drops during lockout years

People surveyed were asked about the measures that Australia takes to reduce drug use and drug-related harm.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2022

Hunter mayors join forces to demand more disaster funds for clean-up

All ten mayors of the Hunter region have called on the state and federal governments to cough-up more disaster support, facing an astronomical clean-up bill in the aftermath of the floods.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2022

'What the barmaid heard' in Hunter Valley history

The book chronicles the lives of Hunter Valley families from the 1800s.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 13, 2022

Letters: Hunter region needs more caravan parks

Newcastle Herald readers have their say.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 13, 2022