New Hunter data centre plan promises to create 250 full-time jobs A scoping report has been lodged for a new data centre on a former industrial site near Kurri. Newcastle Herald · Jun 24
Broadmeadow funding welcome, but Hunter community looks for substance in budget Minister for the Hunter wants entertainment centre design works complete by end of year. Newcastle Herald · Jun 23
'I'm never going to begrudge the Hunter for arguing for more': Mookhey says Hunter deserves greater share of coal royalties NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says the Hunter is right to argue for a greater share of coal royalty revenue. Newcastle Herald · Jun 22
Interstate arrest after man allegedly 'strangled' partner in Hunter The domestic violence team travelled south to apply for an extradition order. Newcastle Herald · Jun 22
Push to reopen waterway despite fears of brain-eating amoeba A community campaign to reopen a popular Upper Hunter waterway is gaining momentum. Newcastle Herald · Jun 21
'Hold our feet to the fire': Hunter wants action on major projects NSW Treasurer says the Hunter is justified in wanting to see government investment in regional priority projects Newcastle Herald · Jun 21
'Goodnight': NBN's Sunday news team signs off for the last time A restructure by WIN will change the way the Hunter gets its news. Newcastle Herald · Jun 21
Minister cracks the bubbly on Bluebottle drones as Hunter eyes Canada defence ties A freshly constructed seaborne drone and some Canadian defence leaders will share a Hunter wine as a welcome. Newcastle Herald · Jun 19
Police investigate theft of Hunter health laptops, safe The local health district confirmed the robbery was under police investigation. Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
100 additional bus services for Hunter in major transport boost The additional services will deliver more night-time and weekend travel options for communities. Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
Food crunch: the alarming numbers on Hunter households going hungry 'When regular expenses like rent and fuel go up, or interest rates increase, food is often one of the first things sacrificed.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
Exotic booby: rare Hunter sighting sends birdwatchers into a flap 'When things like this happen, people come and spend their money where the rare bird is.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
'The only just decision': court deals massive blow to PEP11 gas exploration project off Hunter coast What does this court ruling mean for NSW gas supply and future energy prices? Newcastle Herald · Jun 17
Hunter high school to be relocated to new, modern site It's the second school development announced for Maitland this week. Newcastle Herald · Jun 17
Newcastle Herald · Jun 16 Government challenged to prove it is not taking the Hunter for granted Key Hunter stakeholders want next week's state budget to provide critical funding to key regional projects.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 15 From small town to Hunter powerhouse: Morisset's 20-year vision unveiled Now it's the community's turn to put its two cents in.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 14 Hopping Hunter pubs jumping for Roos' Turkey thumping Australian football fans were out about about at weekend to see the match. Did we see you?
Newcastle Herald · Jun 13 The forgotten pioneer who gave his name to a suburb and then vanished His impact on the Hunter is everywhere, yet he is unknown.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 12 'Serious defects': regulator orders tools down for rogue building operator Daniel Roberts Inspectors found 'serious structural defects' at Hunter development.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 10 'Thought it was a plane crashing': mysterious object flashes across Hunter night sky The source of the flying object has been uncovered.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 9 Is it time to revive the secret Newcastle baths beneath Hunter Street arcade? Letters: 'A huge job, I know, but it's all there under the floorboards.'
Newcastle Herald · Jun 8 Humpback highway open for business, bringing 'total joy' to spectators It's whale season in the Hunter. Have you seen them cruising by?
Newcastle Herald · Jun 5 Work set to start on the Hunter's newest housing estate Construction of the first homes at a new estate is due to start in October.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 5 Why the Hunter's mining voids could become home to future data centres Energy Estate cofounder Simon Currie has advocated for building data centres at the bottom of Hunter mining voids.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 4 New report reveals 'shocking' rise in Hunter rough sleepers 'We now have a community of people that are sleeping in tents or in cars or even out in the open.'