'We need to fix that': new ambulance station seeks to make dent in health crisis Labor faces pressure on big health issues ahead of state election. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Extreme weather pushing up cost of living for regional residents, new polling finds Rising costs of insurance are locking people out of the housing market. Newcastle Herald · Sep 17
Negligent driving charge after Hunter e-bike death A ute and an e-bike crashed on the driveway of a property in Scone. Newcastle Herald · Sep 16
Eight hour wait: Hunter ambulance ramping crisis How an assault victim waited eight hours for a bed at John Hunter. Newcastle Herald · Sep 15
New owners for two private hospitals in the Hunter under Healthscope sale The focus was the 'long-term needs of patients and the health system'. Newcastle Herald · Sep 14
Pair behind bars accused of terrifying targeted domestic violence stabbing Police seized knives and cannabis at a house at Muswellbrook. Newcastle Herald · Sep 14
The flood destroyed his village. Now, his friends in Morpeth want him to know they're with him Raj Kumar Bhatta, the chef at this Hunter pub, lost his entire family in the Nepal flood. Now the Hunter is doing what they can to help. Newcastle Herald · Sep 13
'Should never happen to anyone': remembering the miners who didn't come home Paul 'Chook' Phillips was among those remembered at a memorial service. Newcastle Herald · Sep 12
Asbestos found in grounds of Hunter high school Works to remove the material were scheduled for the weekend. Newcastle Herald · Sep 11
'One of their own in their corner': 150 years of worker safety in Hunter mines Hunter mineworkers are protected by the world's oldest worker-elected safety system. Newcastle Herald · Sep 11
Just $50 more? For Hunter renters, it could mean food or a roof overhead Homelessness NSW is calling for a cap on rent increases. Newcastle Herald · Sep 9
Hunter wine family turns amazing luck into dazzling results Garth and Rhys Eather, of Meerea Park Wines, celebrate 200 years since their ancestors arrived in the Hunter Valley Newcastle Herald · Sep 9
$350,000 rehab boost to bring care closer to Hunter homes The funding will help more patients recover at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Newcastle Herald · Sep 7
Life in the crawl space: M1's fully-loaded future inexorably linked to the Hunter Phillip O'Neill | Truck and car traffic between Sydney and Newcastle is hurtling towards even more congestion Newcastle Herald · Sep 7
Newcastle Herald · Sep 6 Hundreds of drug overdoses revealed, amid push for a safe injecting place The Hunter has a lot of overdose deaths, which are preventable.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 4 'No certainty the bill will ever be passed': miner casts doubt on Hunter transition legislation Hunter Valley Operations insists its mining extension proposal must be approved through to 2045.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 4 Newcastle Airport breaks passenger record, eyes more international flights New routes have helped drive a record year, but the airport has higher ambitions.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 3 Residents evacuated as fire engulfs Hunter Valley property Firefighters have called in an excavator to gain access to the fire.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 1 From a balmy winter to sultry summer nights, it's going to be hot in the Hunter Above average temperatures are expected to persist throughout winter and spring.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 1 6000 more seats: the Newcastle flight route that has been given a major boost Looking at going on a spring holiday? You can now add this destination to your list.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 31 'Deeply concerned': more time sought to weigh up massive Hunter mine extension The Independent Planning Commission is seeking more details about key aspects of the project.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 28 Students see red: protest breaks out at Pauline Hanson's Toronto fundraiser 'Hanson is not wanted here': Hunter high schoolers have rallied against One Nation's 'divisive rhetoric'.
AAP · Aug 27 Hanson tells star candidate to stop speaking Japanese One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has announced the party's leading candidates for an upcoming state election, but one debutant strayed from the script.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 26 68,000 new homes: plan positions growth corridor as Hunter's 'second economic centre' It envisions a transformation of more than 15,000 hectares.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 25 New industrial dawn: defence, transport and energy projects slated for region Government departments told to consider Upper Hunter for major new investments.