The Latest Breaking News from Lower Hunter

Watch how the hay helicopter of hope kept stranded cattle fed

The helicopter was kept busy with cattle in need across the Lower Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24, 2022

Some NSW flood warnings remain but relief for Sydney from extreme weather

Moderate flooding on parts of Bogan and Darling and minor warnings for Wollombi Brook, Lachlan, Macquarie and Lower Hunter rivers

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2022

NSW Labor pledges to get Hunter manufacturing rolling again

The state's shadow treasurer Daniel Mookhey says the Lower Hunter could undergo a renaissance as a rail manufacturing hub with the right government support.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2022

Another death in the Lower Hunter as district records highest number of new COVID cases

The Hunter New England local health district has again recorded the largest number of new cases of COVID-19 in the state

Newcastle Herald · Feb 12, 2022

Paramedics called to bus crash as thunderstorms lash Newcastle and the Lower Hunter

Police told The Herald there were not believed to be any serious injuries.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 11, 2022

Truth-telling vigil connects Newcastle to its Indigenous heritage on eve of January 26

A community vigil in recognition of Indigenous culture in the Lower Hunter and around the country packed the natural amphitheatre of King Edward Park Tuesday evening, as speakers in turns mourned the devastating impact of colonialism on their heritage and celebrated the resilience and diversity of ancient and living culture.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2022

City's day of pride as $470m Maitland hospital opens

"It is future proofing for the Lower Hunter area"

Newcastle Herald · Jan 19, 2022