Mega gallery: All the photos from the 2026 Business Hunter Awards A record number of entries and a glittering gala awards night. This year's best business is ... (drum roll) Newcastle Herald · Sep 12
Hunter businesses warn they may close due to skills shortages New survey finds skills shortages are becoming entrenched in the Hunter workforce. Newcastle Herald · Aug 2
Six-figure sea change: why professionals are swapping Sydney for Newcastle New data shows the region is one of Australia's best places to build a career. Newcastle Herald · Jul 23
'Biggest since BHP': how the Hunter reacted to $12 billion train-building plan 'The Hunter knows how to build trains. Our job is to make sure it has the opportunity to build them again'. Newcastle Herald · Jul 5
Government challenged to prove it is not taking the Hunter for granted Key Hunter stakeholders want next week's state budget to provide critical funding to key regional projects. Newcastle Herald · Jun 16
Up and away: new international flights lift passenger traffic at airport Newcastle Airport's new routes delivered an uptick in 2025 despite economic headwinds. Newcastle Herald · May 30
What's changed in 20 years and what hasn't: new Business Hunter president 'No one thinks about walking from the CBD to the foreshore now.' Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2024
Hunter manufacturer wins NSW Business of the Year The state awards acknowledge leading businesses and innovation. Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2024
'We won't forget their happiness': Mark Hughes Foundation trekkers are home 'We rode in villages where people hadn't seen a white man before. Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2024
Council calls for feedback on potential Newcastle Show day public holiday 'It will apply to all places of work within the Newcastle LGA.' Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2024
Night of nights: 2024 Hunter Business Award winners revealed Full list of winners here. Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2024
Newcastle Airport gets funding for new flight destinations International and domestic routes are being discussed. Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2024
'It won't work': union says many public servants have no office to go to The PSA has reaffirmed their support for flexible working. Newcastle Herald · Aug 6, 2024
State makes first investment in Newcastle light rail extension The government has paid about $4m for land on the tram route. Newcastle Herald · Jul 29, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Jul 27, 2024 Unemployment figures paint a mixed picture for the Hunter Business Hunter boss Bob Hawes breaks down the numbers.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024 Newcastle unemployment rate hits record low despite shrinking jobs market The Hunter labour market is 'remarkable'.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2024 Minns visits region in need of clear government vision, not platitudes What is Labor's ambition for Newcastle and the Hunter?
Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2024 One job for every two unemployed: Hunter labour market tighter than NSW The Hunter has one job vacancy for every two unemployed people, offering "little wiggle room" for companies looking for skilled staff. The Hunter's April unemployment rate was 3.1 per cent, almost a full point below the state and national levels, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Business Hunter chief…
Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2024 Budget surplus boasting 'unconscionable' in cost of living crisis Hunter groups say the surplus is nothing to praise.
Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2024 Skills, clean energy, housing key budget priorities for Hunter Jim Chalmers will deliver the budget on Tuesday night.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2024 'Need to be prepared': what Future Made in Australia means in the Hunter Business Hunter expects regions to be the big winners.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 7, 2024 Newcastle Airport could have daily flights to NZ and Asia There are calls for $15m to secure the new routes.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 19, 2024 Why all signs point to PM putting money where his mouth is for the Hunter Why the PM putting his money on the Hunter
Newcastle Herald · Feb 16, 2024 Anthony Albanese enjoys a dip at Newcastle beach ahead of City Hall address PM lauds region's contribution to clean energy transformation in speech.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2024 Alarming trend: half of students not completing year 12 in the Hunter The region is 25 percentage points below the national average.