'Difficult decision': councillors make ruling on controversial phone tower Residents fear their 'hard-earned security' is now at risk. Newcastle Herald · Aug 10
What all this Hunter rain means for dam levels, water restrictions Hunter Water warns how quickly water use can increase after rain. Newcastle Herald · Jul 7
Back-to-nature plan for Ironbark Creek to reduce flood risk in Wallsend CBD United front to deliver coordinated flood risk management plan Newcastle Herald · Jun 17
It's not fair to make hair the sticking point for paramedics at work Letters: 'As for piercings, that's a different matter.' Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2024
Sewer collapse emergency work to close Donald Street in Newcastle Hunter Water crews will work around the clock for the next 10 days. Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2024
How Queens Wharf could harbour a hidden side of Newcastle Letters: 'Perhaps the council could make it happen.' Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024
'Modest increase': Hunter Water's plan to hike bills by hundreds of dollars The proposal is open to public feedback. Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2024
Would you drink recycled water? The government wants to know your thoughts The government wants to hear your views on recycled water. Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2024
Hunter groups calls for zero tolerance approach to PFAS chemicals Call for ban on PFAS until health effects are fully understood. Newcastle Herald · Oct 22, 2024
Hunter Water says region's drinking water already complies with PFAS guidelines Push to reduce PFAS levels in Hunter drinking water supplies. Newcastle Herald · Oct 21, 2024
Hunter Water flicks the switch on its largest renewable energy project First power from Hunter Water's largest solar farm at Balickera. Newcastle Herald · Oct 1, 2024
Health authorities to assist Upper Hunter councils test for PFAS in drinking water Upper Hunter drinking water supplies to be screened for PFAS. Newcastle Herald · Sep 23, 2024
Toukley desalination plant a step closer to becoming a reality Toukley desalination plant is needed to improve water security. Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2024
Belmont Desalination Plant gets approval, water bills to rise Construction is due to begin in late 2024 Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2024 'A joint operation': hundreds of firefighters to the rescue at Tomago 'We are expecting to contain the fire by late tonight.'
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2, 2024 'Too late to leave': firefighters spring into action as winds fan flames The fire has been downgraded to advice level.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 23, 2024 Children are too young for Facebook, so schools stop sharing their pictures 'Schools post pictures of children in dance outfits and on camps.'
Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2024 Williams River erosion control works get underway Works to control erosion underway on Williams River.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 20, 2024 Drinking water 'safe' despite cancer-causing chemicals found in platypuses Likely, cancer-causing chemicals have been detected in Sydney drinking water catchments.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 26, 2024 Up the creek: farmers seek compensation for flooding of land Woodberry farmers want compensation for flooding impacts.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 17, 2024 Grahamstown Dam at risk of cracking in earthquake: report Report identifies earthquake risk to Grahamstown Dam.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 18, 2024 NSW budget 2024: What's in it for the Hunter The budget offers little new funding to support Hunter growth.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 13, 2024 Mayfield woman driven from her home by water works 'racket' Hunter Water stormwater upgrade drags on past six months.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 11, 2024 Hunter Water says its drinking water is safe despite cancer-causing PFAS World Health Organisation classifies PFAS as a carcinogen.