'Not what the community wants': parents push to save Hunter school Families are rushing to reverse a departmental decision. Newcastle Herald · Sep 16
Hunter mine gets six year extension approved The extension will allow the Hunter mine extract an additional two million tonnes of coal each year until 2032. Newcastle Herald · Aug 15
Bursting bubble or new dawn? What One Nation's rise means for Hunter politics 'If the tide is big enough, people will be washed out with it.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 7
Hunter hospital gets a boost, but an important machine remains on wish list 'The community health needs of the town are enormous.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 22
'We deserve a maternity ward': mum speaks out as campaign reignites parties 'Obstetricians are not coming through the system.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
Open to traffic: first cars cross new 'flood-proof' Melville bridge It's hoped the higher, stronger bridge will be the end of flood detours. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10
Road funding under scrutiny amid 'slush fund' claims A $334 million fund for regional roads will be examined, as a minister faces questioning over additional funding for a bridge near her home. AAP · Aug 19, 2025
MP stares down clean energy company's demand to change parliamentary record Dave Layzell defies demand to change solar farm comments. Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2024
'Cancer factories' or 'only way to go': nuclear divide in Hunter communities Supporters point to reliability, opponents have cost and safety concerns. Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2024
When the sirens stop, the road to recovery for first responders starts The Greta bus crash shattered the Hunter. But those who helped are 'some of our best'. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2024
How a shattered community came together to honour the lost and help each other It's been one year since the bus tragedy, but 'the Hunter Valley will always remember'. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2024
How doubts over evidence drove DPP to accept bus driver's plea deal Brett Button's plea deal gave prosecutors certainty. Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2024
Singleton bus crash victim's mother reveals 'torment' over driver plea deal 'They decided to do what was easy and timely, not what was right.' Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2024
Silence on progress of authority to help Hunter stay a powerhouse 'We only have one chance to get this right' Newcastle Herald · Mar 3, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Feb 12, 2024 D'gog - Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell elevated to shadow cabinet Opposition leader Mark Speakman has given Layzell a promotion.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 12, 2024 Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell elevated to shadow cabinet Opposition leader Mark Speakman has given Layzell a promotion.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2023 No short cuts - MP says transmission project must not be rushed About 80 landholders affected by Hunter Transmission Project route.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 7, 2023 Muswellbrook bypass on hold as feds weigh up infrastructure spend Transport officials have told budget estimates they can't proceed.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2023 The Hunter town where women can no longer give birth With no obstetrician, women in this Hunter town must travel to birth babies.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2023 'Dire straits': Hunter farmers rush to offload stock as drought tightens its grip Bureau of Meteorology predicts a scorching summer ahead.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2023 What the Hunter thinks of a 'slash and burn' first Labor budget Despite four Hunter ministers, the region gained little funding.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2023 Nats and Glencore oppose coal royalty hike Glencore says jobs will be put at risk if coal royalties are increased.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 3, 2023 Hunter MP calls for answers on how Minns learnt of Crakanthorp family property interests The Sydney media has reported Mr Crakanthorp's chief of staff reported the properties to the Premier.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2023 Singleton Roosters return to the field after horror Hunter Valley bus crash Readers are advised that this report may contain the names and images of deceased First Nations people.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2023 Labor finally concedes to Nats after intense battle for Upper Hunter After the fifth day of counting Labor said it was obvious they had lost.