EXPLAINED: 14 | Vintage Vibes

Former PM leaps to Hunter's defence at upcoming sector conference

The defence sector is worth $1.5 billion to the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2024

Nuclear energy a 'job killer' for the Hunter Valley, senator declares

It will scare away renewable investors, he says.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2024

'People need to be trained': port paddle-out in preparation for blockade

Plans for 10,000 people to be involved in 10 days of climate action in November.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 13, 2024

'Patients should know': GPs forced to hike fees over state payroll tax

GPs accuse NSW government of unfairly adding to patient costs.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 9, 2024

Hunter firefighters simulate bus rollover for special training

First responders were tasked to a simulated bus crash at the weekend.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 9, 2024

Harnessing the will and capability to make things here

Government focused on reindustrialising suburbs and regions

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2024

'Emergency situation': Hunter egg sector cagey on shortages due to bird flu

'There's no record of it being transmitted from human to human.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2024

Blockade Australia plans more climate protests disrupting Newcastle trains, saying disobedience is the only option

NSW government condemns ‘reckless’ actions in Hunter region as more than 200 rail services cancelled and 26 people arrested since 25 June

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2024

'Traditional mechanisms are powerless': railway climate protests stretch on

Train disruptions could clash with school holiday traffic.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2024

Call for stronger protester penalties, night train suspension continues

The latest action at Singleton saw a man fined $1300 on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2024