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The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

No plans for more selective schools in region marred by 'growing pains'

Just three of NSW's 17 fully academically selective high schools are outside greater Sydney.

Newcastle Herald

John Hunter Hospital reintroduces face masks after rise in COVID cases

It's 2024, but its going to feel very 2020-21 again at the John.

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'Every one of those deaths is a person': 35 lost on Hunter roads in 2023

Police see the impact, and are committed to driving that number down.

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On the naughty list: hundreds hit with fines during double demerits

One man was allegedly six times the limit at a Newcastle McDonald's.

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Why the child protection system needs to change

The system is still focused on child removal as the primary tool.

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Hunter economy hoping for better run after more stops than starts

Economic drivers beyond population growth and coal are crucial.

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Of murders, pain and suffering: Hunter's biggest cases of 2023

Here are the trials that shocked the region.

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What made headlines in Newcastle and the Hunter in 2023?

From sinkholes and hail storms, to tragedy and heartbreak. It was a year like no other.

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A hitman, a predator politician and a cowardly and callous murder

These were the biggest criminal cases in the Hunter in 2023.

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Hail, lightning strikes and power outages: Severe thunderstorm hits the Hunter

Rolling coverage of the stormfront.

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Where to watch fireworks this New Year's Eve

Our guide to NYE in the Hunter.

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Hunter SES volunteers help storm-ravaged Queensland

The team join dozens from NSW in clean-up efforts.

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Region at risk of falling 10,000 homes short of housing target

"If we continue to say no high-density housing, there will be no affordable housing close to friends and family for the next generation."

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'Critical holiday period': 200 extra blood donors needed in Hunter

200 extra blood donors are needed in Hunter over New Year period

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Picture perfect: Explore the Hunter through the eyes of backyard photographers

The search for the Hunter's best backyard photographer in full swing.

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What's with the flower-shaped hail in Maitland?

Huge chunks of ice have caused damage in the Hunter - but how did they form?

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The bulk-billing urgent care clinics now open in Hunter-Central Coast area

Clinics aimed at making it easier for people to see a doctor.

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Isolated, underused, inadequate: Planning commissioner's grim take on Hunter

Matthew Endacott says the state has not supported Hunter growth.

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Early Christmas present for Hunter students as they unwrap uni offers

UAC released its first ATAR-based offers on Thursday morning.

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Police target illegal Christmas seafood trade

Illegal seafood sales targeted across the Hunter Region.

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'Protect yourself from mozzies': Ross River cases confirmed in the Hunter

Fatigue and joint pain after infection can persist for weeks to months.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter musicians gather together at Qirkz for swift bushfire relief

"We thought we had to do something now."

Newcastle Herald

Engineered stone ban leaves businesses feeling 'like we've been forgotten'

'Most of the stonemasons in the region are small businesses.'

Newcastle Herald

Chinese high rollers may soon return to Hunter winery cellar doors

Hunter vineyards are hoping the China wine tariff is dropped in the new year, as a single corporate Chinese tourist can spend $500,000 at the cellar door.

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Firies 'mop up' in Hunter ahead of forecast hot weather

NSW firefighters are trying to get on top of multiple bushfires, including a blaze that threatened homes in the Hunter, ahead of forecast hot and windy weather.

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