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Business Hunter applauds 'unheard of' low regional jobless rates in latest ABS figures

Good news for Hunter although national economy 'in slow decline'

Newcastle Herald

Scrutons still devoted to surf lifesaving after three decades

The Newcastle pair, who met through surf lifesaving 28 years ago, have been awarded Australia Day honours for their efforts to keep our beaches safe.

Newcastle Herald

Double demerits: Police warn 'we will be everywhere' during weekend road blitz

Newcastle-Hunter highway patrol Inspector Mick Buko said motorists should expect it to be "extremely busy" on all major roads with the public holiday falling on the Thursday.

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How Albanese government is positioning the Hunter as a clean energy hub

The Hunter has powered Australia for generations and we will continue to do so well into the future, writes Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon.

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NSW government acknowledges 'transport' concerns in coal reservation talks with industry

Fears domestic coal policy could put coal trucks back on Hunter roads

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Which Hunter playgrounds are set for upgrades this year

Lake Macquarie and Newcastle councils alone are estimated to drop almost $5 million combined on new and upgraded playground equipment this financial year.

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Cash splash on western Sydney pools, but none for Hunter

Newcastle Labor councillors condemned the announcement as "pork-barrelling".

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Valuer General lifts Hunter land valuations by up to 66 per cent

Big increases in Valuer General's valuations but rates covered by IPART 'caps'

Newcastle Herald

The Hunter's surf rescue spike demands vigilance of us all on the sand

Drownings on unpatrolled beaches offer a grim reminder that the safety lies between the flags, or at least within sight of a lifeguard tower, if not in our own hands.

Newcastle Herald

Airshow shooting for the sky following funding boost

This year's Hunter Valley Air Show has received a $193,458 boost from the state government's regional events acceleration fund.

Newcastle Herald

Long-term sick leave puts pressure on Hunter police response times

Officers who spoke to the Newcastle Herald said workloads were intense due to the number of staff leaving the force or off on long-term sick leave who remain on the roster until their injury claims are resolved.

Newcastle Herald

Build more social housing to reduce waiting lists: St Vinnies

The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling for more social housing as the latest figures show demand across the Hunter has grown by 28 per cent in a year.

Newcastle Herald

Smaller businesses will have major role in emissions reduction says Business Hunter

Business Hunter pushes for more help on 'net zero pathway'

Newcastle Herald

What's on around the Hunter for Australia Day

A list of events happening on Australia Day, January 26, in Newcastle, Maitland, Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie and Cessnock.

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Hooking up the Hunter's clean energy grid

Thousands of kilometres of new transmission infrastructure will be built across the Hunter within the next decade to connect dozens of new clean energy projects to the electricity grid.

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All the summer shows you have to see in Newcastle and the Hunter in 2023

Novocastrians might be feeling a tinge of sadness that Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour has departed, but there's plenty of exciting entertainment still on its way to the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Hightrade trial: judge criticises accused in Hunter fraud hearing

Hightrade construction group's former boss Li Zhang is defending himself against two charges.

Newcastle Herald

Blue dragons fascinate beachgoers: but this sea slug can 'pack a punch'

MORE sightings of the eye-catching sea creature colloquially known as the Blue Dragon have been reported along the Hunter's coastline.

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Mysterious sea creature washes up on Hunter beaches

The Blue Dragon is striking but potentially dangerous. They recently washed up with bluebottles due to strong currents.

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University of Newcastle students recognised for shining spotlight on violence

"It's still unbelievable to think we have been recognised in that way."

Newcastle Herald

Going for Broke: so much to see in Hunter

It may be the 'wine trail less travelled' but this part of the Hunter is finding its feet with an increasing number of tourism attractions.

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How AJ was found: More than a year after the harrowing search, AJ Elfalak is home, safe and thriving

Kelly Elfalak says the three days her son went missing in remote Hunter bushland were the "worst time in my life", but she and her "beautiful boy" are now thriving.

Newcastle Herald

People in need of social housing rises in the Hunter

The number of registered applicants on the waiting list in Newcastle rose from 1277 in 2021 to 1709 last year.

Newcastle Herald

Inquest into Melissa Hunt murder mystery should resume

IT is closing in on three decades since the lifeless body of Melissa Hunt was found in a dam at an abandoned Hunter colliery - nearly 30 years that the young mother's murderer has been allowed to be free; at liberty to go about their business as long as they…

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Rutherford pelted with hail as storms bear down on the Hunter

Thunderstorms were bearing down on the Hunter from the south, west and north Wednesday afternoon.

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