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The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Why Hunter mayor says road cash alone won't fix pothole problem

"We really need long term solutions, supported by substantial ongoing investment from all levels of government."

Newcastle Herald

Guilty plea over violent armed hold-up at Morpeth grocery store

A man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in an early morning raid at a Hunter grocery store, during which a shop owner was stabbed in the stomach.

Newcastle Herald

More than 700 drivers fined during weekend road blitz

POLICE handed out more than 700 fines and infringement notices to Hunter motorists during a five-day road blitz called Operation Australia Day.

Newcastle Herald

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On the hunt for hidden Hunter aircraft wreckage

It's strange how many aircraft remnants are just hanging around.

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How the Hunter marked January 26 in pictures

The weather put on a show for the public holiday, with temperatures reaching a very balmy 29 degrees Celsius on the coast.

Newcastle Herald

Take a bow: the superb Hunter citizens awarded Australia Day Honours

The list includes doctors, professors, volunteers and lifesavers.

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University of Newcastle, Ampcontrol and Whitely win federal CRC research grants

Hunter medical grant winners

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State bolsters Raptor Squad ranks as police target bikies moving into the regions

The Premier, Dominic Perrottet, launched new permanent bases in the Hunter and Illawarra regions Sunday in a move he said would improve safety across the state.

Newcastle Herald

New program for those supporting someone who has attempted suicide

Family and friends of someone who has attempted suicide can now access a free online program to help navigate the support role. Newcastle-based mental health organisation Everymind has launched Minds Together, a self-paced research program that helps people build skills, knowledge and confidence to support family and friends, while looking…

Newcastle Herald

Hunter schools welcome new principals

"The previous principals have set up a beautiful culture here where everyone is welcome and included and you can feel that."

Newcastle Herald

MP wants gas pipeline on public land

Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell said he is desperately trying to get the Hunter Gas Pipeline running across public rather than private land.

Newcastle Herald

Nucoal shareholders seek compensation after John Maitland found not guilty of misconduct

There was a huge snowball effect when a Hunter mining executive was accused of wrongdoing. He has since cleared his name and shareholders say they deserve justice.

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'State-of-the-art' intercity trains a step closer to the Hunter with test runs

The testing is underway between Central and Springwood to examine mechanical and electrical systems, with Hunter trial runs expected to follow.

Newcastle Herald

Brewery chasing votes to push Newcastle-made beer to the top of the Hottest 100

It's hard to believe: there is not a Newcastle beer on the current GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers list. But that could all change this year. Jaz Wearin, founder of Modus Operandi Brewing, is on a mission to get the brewer's Cerveza beer voted on to the annual 2022 GABS…

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No silver lining for mine plan: acid runoff risk

A Hunter-based mining consultant has raised concerns about the potential of acid mine runoff from a proposed silver mine to pollute the surrounding catchment.

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Teen powerlifting prodigy Luke Talley breaking Commonwealth records after just a year in sport

At just 16 years old, Hunter teen Luke Talley has brought home four gold medals from the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand.

Newcastle Herald

Catching up with Hunter home stars

What have our busy home-owners been up to?

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Six new breast care nurses for Hunter under Labor election proposal

Labor announced Saturday it would commit $19.5 million over three years to fund 29 more breast cancer nurses if it wins the NSW election in March.

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The day horror and murder came to Crescent Head

John Ure, born and raised in Adamstown, was a NSW Police detective in the Hunter throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. Here's his latest crime file.

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The Hunter suburbs where demand for solar has gone through the roof

Hunter households installed rooftop solar and batteries at record rates in the past 18 months in an effort to offset spiralling power prices.

Newcastle Herald

William Crighton has his time on national stage

We look at the best of Hunter music in 2022.

Newcastle Herald

Steel city icon celebrates 60 years of operation

One of the Hunter's longest running manufacturing industries, InfraBuild's Newcastle Rod Mill at Mayfield, has chalked up six decades of operation.

Newcastle Herald

Young mother suffers miscarriage waiting 11 hours to access emergency department

Ambulances stuck waiting to unload patients as region's EDs struggle to cope.

Newcastle Herald

Upper Hunter MP calls for review of mining buffer zones

Upper Hunter MP David Layzell has told the newly formed Hunter Expert Panel that existing regulation of buffer zones around former mine sites is inhibiting the economic diversification of the region.

Newcastle Herald

New milestone for M1 Motorway extension

Work will start next year on the 15km dual carriageway over the Hunter River.

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