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Councillor raises 'pack of potential problems' with offshore wind

Councillor Jason Pauling has urged Lake Macquarie City Council not to jump the gun in its support for a renewable energy zone off the Hunter coastline.

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Unions demand 'no one gets left behind' in transition

ACTU holds fears for contractors who have supported Liddell Power Station

Newcastle Herald

Jackpot: Hunter pokie players creating $2.5m a day for clubs, pubs

Poker machine gambling in the Hunter produced $81.3 million in tax during the second half of 2022, contributing to a statewide boon of $1.18 billion.

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Police praise Hunter's Anzac Day crowd conduct

People commemorating Anzac Day across the Hunter this year did so respectfully, with police praising crowd behaviour at services and licensed venues.

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Three Hunter men charged in crackdown on NSW's most violent offenders

Police have charged three men in the Hunter region during a four-day statewide crackdown on alleged domestic violence offenders.

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ALERT: Man missing from Maitland Hospital

Police are appealing for public help to find a man missing from the Wollongong area - who was last seen in the Hunter.

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Hunter diabetics face high hospitalisation rate

The Hunter hospitalisation rate is the third highest in Australia and twice as high as parts of Sydney.

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Where you can commemorate this Anzac Day in Newcastle and the Hunter

Not sure where to go for Anzac Day? We've gathered where you can commemorate on April 25.

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50 Hunter eateries under scrutiny for staff pay and conditions

The Fair Work Ombudsman has confirmed inspectors will visit a range of cafes, fast food outlets and restaurants on Wednesday. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8162963/

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BMX bandit allegedly stole Armani watches in Hunter smash and grab

Several watches have been stolen from a Hunter jewellery store by a person riding a pushbike, prompting investigators to appeal for information from the public.

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Carjacking charges delayed after court told solicitor is 'unwell'

The man accused of a crime spree, including a carjacking in the Hunter, remains in custody after a court was told his solicitor is "really unwell".

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How the Hunter can transform the nation

Business Council of Australia advocates for improved coordination to assist region's such as the Hunter reach their full potential.

Newcastle Herald

Fallen NRL star Jarryd Hayne taken back into jail after rape convictions

Jarryd Hayne is back behind bars after a NSW Supreme Court judge reversed a decision to continue his bail after he was last week found guilty of raping a woman in the Hunter on the night of the 2018 NRL grand final.

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Australia's best bank is here in the Hunter, according to Forbes

"Winning such a prestigious award, one with global recognition, is a feather in our cap of which we are immensely proud."

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Tracey McCosker appointed as Hunter New England Health chief executive

Ms McCosker has held senior positions across Hunter New England Local Health District's finance, corporate and clinical services.

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Easter long weekend's toll in the Hunter rose too high

A spate of incidents gave us all too many vivid reminders of how quickly a situation can change from difficult to tragic.

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'Challenges' for NSW grid as Hunter coal station closes

The Liddell Power Station in Muswellbrook in the Hunter region will close this month, after owner AGL delayed its planned closure by a year.

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Easter long-weekend on Hunter roads: 6000 breath tests, driver banned until 2064 caught

Fifteen people died in road accidents over the long-weekend, including six in NSW, but in the Hunter accidents were down and the region recorded no fatal crashes.

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Autumn officially hits the Hunter as we wake up to cold snap

The temperature dropped as low as five degrees in the Upper Hunter and Central Coast overnight on Easter Monday.

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Coal exit has started, but Hunter's driving blind

The Hunter's giant coal mines are in the government's sights, but where's the fully-funded transition strategy?

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Three men die in separate drownings on NSW beaches

A man believed to be in his 70s drowned during a family outing at Fingal Bay Beach in Port Stephens. He was one of three separate drowning deaths on Easter Sunday.

Newcastle Herald

An 'egg-cellent' sight: families turn out to search for chocolate treats

Baskets overflowing with eggs and the sound of children's laughter echoed throughout Hunter Valley Gardens on Easter Sunday.

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Elderly man drowns at NSW Hunter region beach

An elderly man has drowned after being pulled from the water unresponsive at NSW's Fingal Beach near Port Stephens.

Newcastle Herald

Emergency crews standby ahead of wild weekend weather predictions

The BOM issued a warning for the Hunter with the possibility of damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

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Man fatally shot by police in Hunter region after allegedly stabbing officers, internal investigation launched

A man is dead after he was shot by NSW Police at Wickham on Friday morning, after he allegedly stabbed one officer in the chest and wounded another.

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