The Latest Breaking News from Lower Hunter

Why the Adamstown gates nightmare won't be ending any time soon

The Lower Hunter Freight Bypass is essential to improving congestion at the Adamstown gates.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14

Blueprint for quality urban hubs lost in Hunter sprawl

Phillip O' Neill | Urban design principles outlined in regional plan not evident on the ground

Newcastle Herald · Jul 27

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

The five Lower Hunter mayors addressed a lunch.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2024

How the intergenerational report can help the Hunter get its economic house in order

We need to act now to ensure that the Lower Hunter economy beyond 2050 is diverse and prosperous.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 27, 2023

Chichester Dam to be reinforced after potential risks discovered

Chichester Dam holds about a third of the Lower Hunter's water supply.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2023

Lower Hunter planning commissioner survives government restructure

Premier Chris Minns says the changes will speed up housing supply.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2023

Electric vehicle registrations rising across the Hunter

Hybrid and electric vehicles registrations in the Lower Hunter jumped 16 per cent in the six months to 30 April

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2023

Greens launch plan to reset Newcastle public transport

The Greens will launch their Lower Hunter public transport strategy on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2023

Tomaree Coastal walk setting the pace

A 20-kilometer bushwalk offering some of the most picturesque views of Port Stephens and Lower Hunter is among a series of new walks proposed for the state's national parks.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 28, 2023

Jerry Schwartz's equestrian vision taking shape

A new world-class Lower Hunter equestrian venue is taking shape in preparation for next year's debut Equestrian in the Vines event.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 22, 2022