Hollow promises: Labor's side-stepping out of tune with bullish vow on miners Phillip O'Neill: Hunter MPs silent as key transition authorities seem unwilling to dirty their boots Newcastle Herald · Jul 13
Bed block data a national concern as figures climb and patients wait longer NSW Health Minister confirms that the Hunter and Shoalhaven health districts have had "the highest numbers of people" affected by the issue Newcastle Herald · Jul 12
Slingshot, e-scooters and a kilo of meth seized in Hunter raids, police say Three people will face court on a combined 36 charges. Newcastle Herald · Jul 10
Inside the pros and cons of the government's Hunter train hub location options A decision on the $12 billion project is expected soon. Newcastle Herald · Jul 9
'Difficult job': Premier defends Washington over child safety review A Hunter jobs announcement was the backdrop for a firm defence. Newcastle Herald · Jul 9
34,000 new jobs to power region's future economy puts Hunter in league with Australia's enterprising regions The Newcastle and Hunter economy is set for significant changes with more than 30,000 new jobs forecast to drive emerging industry over the next five years. Newcastle Herald · Jul 8
Hill climb: Durand still mad for the Hunter The weekly run-down on what's happening in the world of wine, plus wine reviews, by wine writer Rick Allen. Newcastle Herald · Jul 8
Hunter's real jobs crisis isn't a skills shortage, new research finds Low unemployment and record job vacancies are masking a deeper problem in the Hunter's workforce. Newcastle Herald · Jul 7
Padel-ing with the trend: growing racquet sport serves up centre proposal A new tribe: what a major padel club means for Hunter sport. Newcastle Herald · Jul 7
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
Forged anew: Greensteel promises Hunter workers first shot at steel mill jobs There's a reason Greensteel wants local workers before anyone else. Newcastle Herald · Jul 7
Sharp shock: counting the cost after copper thieves cut EV chargers Various public EV chargers across the Hunter have been vandalised. Newcastle Herald · Jul 6
Greensteel secures historic BHP site for manufacturing return Steelmaking will return to the former BHP site at Mayfield, but this time it's electric. Newcastle Herald · Jul 6
'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
Newcastle Herald · Jul 5 The state's first case of bird flu is in the Hunter. Here's what you need to know Authorities confirmed a migratory seabird found at Hawks Nest has the first NSW case of the deadly H5N1 virus, sparking a state and national response.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 3 The $12 billion plan to resurrect train manufacturing in Newcastle The plan, to be announced today, will generate hundreds of jobs.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 3 How the Hunter can cash in on NSW's modular housing revolution The state government is seeking expressions of interest from manufacturing businesses with expertise in prefabrication.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 1 Childcare worker charged over alleged assault of four-year-old boy A 22-year-old woman was arrested at a Hunter home.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 1 Waitlists to ease with plans for three childcare centres in pipeline New childcare centres for Cessnock, Kurri Kurri and Maitland
Newcastle Herald · Jul 1 Call for 'less talk and more action' on transition as 300 mining jobs axed A Hunter coal mine's impending closure will send shockwaves through the region.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 30 Public funds to upgrade public spaces across Hunter's 'high growth' areas State-based funding to upgrade swimming and recreational areas
Newcastle Herald · Jun 29 Hunter mining giant holds town hall meeting about future The Hunter Valley mine employs about 300 people.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 28 What Hunter suburbs have the highest and lowest levels of income? Hunter postcode insights: Winners and losers income-wise over the past 20 years
Newcastle Herald · Jun 28 Bullock teams: how these giants shaped the Hunter's towns and timber industry Hundreds of men once worked hills from Wyong to Wollombi with their gentle giants, hauling crucial supplies to remote towns
Newcastle Herald · Jun 25 First look: Newcastle's new 12,000-seat arena unveiled today Newcastle's new entertainment centre will pump $400 million into the Hunter economy over 10 years.