The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Mosquito virus detected in Hunter, health authority warns

NSW Health is urging people to take extra precautions against mosquito bites after the Kunjin virus was detected in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2022

Newcastle job numbers hit record before omicron

Newcastle employment levels bounced back to record highs in early December just as the omicron wave was dealing another blow to the city's economy.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 28, 2022

RATs in hands of students

Students across the Hunter have started to receive government-provided rapid antigen tests ahead of the return to classrooms next week.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 28, 2022

Swimmers chase cash, fun in port

As the pandemic continues to force the cancellation of so many events across the Hunter, organisers of the Australia Day Newcastle Harbour Swim were concerned about possible COVID-related hesitancy for the 25th instalment of one of Australia's richest ocean swims.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 26, 2022

'Look after your mates' this Australia Day: Police

Police are reminding people across the Hunter to mark Australia Day in a respectful and responsible way today.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2022

Hunter schools prepare RAT plans ahead of return

Schools around the Hunter have begun to inform parents and guardians of preparations for the new academic year, after the NSW government at the weekend revealed students and teachers would be required to take a rapid antigen test (RAT) twice a week.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2022

Hunter New England records 1867 new positive COVID-19 results

The Hunter escaped adding to its COVID-19 death toll on Monday, as the Hunter New England Health District recorded 1867 fresh positive results.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2022

Broadmeadow loco depot should be part of Hunter Park plan: councillor

The site has been largely abandoned for decades.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 24, 2022

Four die with COVID in Hunter New England

Two people who died were from Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 23, 2022

Hospitalisations for COVID fall as health district reports zero deaths

Case numbers have fallen slightly and the health district's COVID-related death toll has thankfully stalled, according to the latest situational report on the Hunter's most recent coronavirus outbreak.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 22, 2022