The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Hunter motorbike rider's body discovered in scrub along the Pacific Highway

Its believed the crash may have occurred 24-48 hours before the body was found.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 10, 2024

SES cleanup operation continues after battering storms

Parts of the Hunter were lashed by a gully-raker Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2024

A Hunter family bids a 'final goodbye' as ashes sink into the ocean

'His last wish was completed.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2024

'Caught in web': ex ice user urges police to fine not charge drug users

Ice plays with your brain and 'makes you think you need it'.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2024

'Cannot be done by ratepayers funding': mayors unite to talk housing

The five Lower Hunter mayors addressed a lunch.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2024

Path that led Hunter student to dream job with Veronicas, A$AP Rocky and more

'It's the following few years where you find yourself.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2024

'Bad amphetamines problem': hospital rates skyrocket for ice addicts

Treatment gaps on agenda at NSW Drug Summit.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2024

'Modest increase': Hunter Water's plan to hike bills by hundreds of dollars

The proposal is open to public feedback.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2024

Hunter beaches get top rankings for 'excellent' water quality

All 17 spots ranked low in possible faecal matter.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2024

Great things grow at the tough little vineyard on the hill

Hill Block vineyard at Lake's Folly is at the mercy of the elements, but it produces the goods.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2024