The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Small business support a focus at Hunter Defence Conference

Hunter Defence Taskforce chair Tim Owen said that, with billions in new defence infrastructure investment on the horizon, the conference would be an "unmatched opportunity" for contractors

Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2022

Hunter Valley reveals its secrets at festival

More than 40 events are planned throughout May and June, showcasing and celebrating the best the region has to offer - including the sub-regions of Broke and Lovedale.

Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2022

Food Bites: Andrew Thomas to release 'brand new' wines at annual Pokolbin Shiraz Lunch

"As everyone knows the 2020 vintage was a tricky one in the Hunter." Plus, last minute Mother's Day ideas and more foodie news.

Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2022

Housing pressure on Hunter region's domestic violence services puts Labor, Coalition on notice

Support services say both major federal parties need to step up with too many women staying in unsafe homes and fearing poverty if they flee domestic violence.

ABC News · May 3, 2022

Top cops switched in Hunter reshuffle

There will be a shake-up of commanders across police districts in the Hunter and on the Central Coast this year, according to an internal memo that has circulated among the ranks.

Newcastle Herald · May 3, 2022

Thousands of hectares gone: Hunter's landscape disappearing fast

Singleton and Muswellbrook local government areas have had the highest rates of land clearing in the Hunter for urban development and related infrastructure in recent years.

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2022

Labor policy could cut new Hunter mortgages

Labor's pitch on housing affordability has won support from charities and the property industry. Do you want the government owning a third of your house?

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2022

Hunter is 'playing catch-up' on transition planning

Planning for the Hunter's transition is five years behind where it needs to be, the new chair of the organisation that represents the Hunter's councils believes.

Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2022

Wild ride for voters and candidates in seat of Paterson

Named in honour of the poet who created "The Man from Snowy River", along with an early colonial explorer, Paterson stretches through the Hunter, from the retirement heaven around Port Stephens to a parcel of the traditional mining - and Labor - heartland of the Coalfields, so there is much…

Newcastle Herald · Apr 30, 2022

Powerlifting junior competition held in the Hunter for the first time

Teenagers who can lift more than their own body weight will be in action

Newcastle Herald · Apr 29, 2022