The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Billions of reasons why the Hunter economy needs help in shaking its coal addiction

The Hunter Valley has 'real potential' to reinvent itself, but the region lacks a plan.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 8, 2022

'Nothing like it in NSW': $13m eating disorder treatment centre bound for Hunter

The 12-bed centre will be built on Dudley Road at Charlestown, and will provide specialist support to people aged 16 and over with severe eating disorders.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 7, 2022

Renewable energy precinct likely to attract $28 billion in private investment: report

A Hunter Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct could attract $28 billion in private investment, support 34,000 new jobs and earn $11 billion annually by 2032, an economic analysis of the project shows.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 7, 2022

Coal power toxic emissions spiked even as energy output dropped

The latest national pollution data shows several Hunter and Central Coast power stations have reported significant increases in toxic emissions while overall power generation dropped.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2022

Amaroo Aged Care at Charlestown hit by COVID outbreak

"We have got an outbreak at Amaroo and we are working very closely with the public health department to contain it."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2022

Maitland man among latest to die with COVID-19

A man from the Hunter was among the six people who died with COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 4pm on Sunday, the region's health authority says.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2022

Hunter's past secret societies in spotlight as university unveils Fraternal Studies Collection

Fraternal societies were a potent and purposeful force in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2022

Woman from Lake Macquarie, man from Upper Hunter die with COVID

Two elderly people from the Hunter region are among the latest to die with COVID-19.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2022

'Stay home': COVID case spike hits teachers, classroom learning

COVID-19 cases have jumped back to near-record levels in the Hunter, forcing at least one school to resume home learning due to a lack of teachers.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2022

The future of Hunter coal mining after the change to renewable energy

Experts warn that the Hunter's reliance on the coal mining industry is becoming increasingly risky as the pressure grows to slash greenhouse gas emissions and meet the Paris Climate Agreement goals.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2022