The Latest Breaking News from Leigh Shears

Cost of housing can't be green spaces: inside the fight to save Link Road Forest

Union body says workers should not have to choose between green spaces and housing supply.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18

Hunter's top union boss re-elected after leadership challenge

See who contested the vote against the incumbent secretary.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 29

'Union Power': Hunter CFMEU supporters rally against government takeover

Hunter union members throw support behind CFMEU.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 27, 2024

'We sing it at parties, we sing it at the pub': Your guide to Hunter Voice campaigns

Hunter organisations supporting 'Yes'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2023

'This is our chance': Hunter Voice campaigns fire up for October 14

'While it's not exactly what we asked for, I see it as a stepping stone.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2023

Peace park opened in Tighes Hill, amid fears of nuclear subs

War involves 'working class kids sent abroad to kill working class kids'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6, 2023

Hunter unions back Voice and energy transition authority

May Day celebrations coincide with the Labor's federal and state election victories

Newcastle Herald · Apr 30, 2023

Hunter Workers and South Coast Labour Council criticise AUKUS

AUKUS opposition is rising

Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2023

Solidarity through TikTok for union body

TIKTOK might be on the nose with intelligence agencies worried about its Chinese ownership, but for the Hunter Region's peak union body, the social media app has driven a communications revolution.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 12, 2023

Hunter unions back industry-wide bargaining

The federal government will hold the National Jobs and Skills summit at Parliament House this week.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2022