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Illawarra's Top NYE 2025 Events: Fireworks & Gigs
Ring in 2026 across the Illawarra! Our complete guide covers Wollongong Harbour fireworks, the Summer Carnival, and live music from Royale With Cheese to Touch Sensitive. Find your perfect party.
Sydney's NYE 2025 Fireworks Break Attendance Records
Sydney's spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks display drew record crowds and featured stunning new effects. Discover all the highlights and key moments from the harbour celebration.
Petition for Rural Health Travel Scheme Reform Gains Thousands
A petition with over 8,000 signatures calls for urgent reform of the Queensland Health Travel Scheme, citing unfair costs for regional and rural health workers. Advocates demand change.
Hunter population to near 1 million by 2041
State projections reveal the Hunter Region is set to grow by over 184,500 people in two decades, nearing a million residents. Local leaders warn housing and infrastructure must keep pace.
Cairns Venues Reveal Epic New Year's Eve Plans
Cairns venues are rolling out spectacular plans for New Year's Eve 2024. Discover party buses, rooftop celebrations, and fireworks to welcome 2025 in Tropical North Queensland.
Glider Crash Lands in Hunter Valley, Man Airlifted
A man in his 60s was flown to John Hunter Hospital with chest and back injuries after a glider crash near Ravensworth. Emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, responded to the incident.
Hunter's 2025 Sports Awards: Knights Woes, Jets Joy & Bizarre Moments
A rollercoaster year for Hunter sport gets its own awards. From the Knights' wooden spoon to the Jets' Cup win and Kalyn Ponga's bizarre endorsement, we recap the highs, lows and wacky moments of 2025.
Three Critical Issues Shaping the Hunter's Path to 2050
As the Hunter Region looks towards 2050, three critical issues—coal mining's legacy, unchecked urban sprawl, and lagging education—will define its future success. Explore the cumulative impacts.
Where to Watch New Year's Eve Fireworks in Geelong
Plan your New Year's Eve celebration with our complete guide to fireworks displays across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Find times, locations, and tips for a spectacular night.
Firefighter injured in Hunter Valley bushfire
A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer was hospitalised after a stick lodged near his eye while fighting the Hollydeen blaze. He has since been released after surgery.
Festive Season Advice: Embrace Solitude and Eat Cheese
Charlton Hart shares a personal reflection on spending the festive season alone, offering a raw and honest perspective on solitude, self-worth, and finding peace between Christmas and New Year's Eve in Australia.
20% Off NZ Scenic Rail Tours: Earlybird Sale
Travellers can save 20% on multi-day scenic rail tours across New Zealand for 2026-27. The sale runs from December 26 to January 31, 2026. Book online with promo code EARLYBD27.
Coulsons Creek Road reopens after five-year closure
Upper Hunter farmers celebrate as the critical Coulsons Creek Road reopens just before Christmas, ending a costly five-year detour. The $60 million project fixes a botched council upgrade.
Hunter REZ to create 600 jobs, construction starts 2026
Construction on the $600m Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone begins early 2026, creating nearly 600 jobs and connecting 1.8GW of clean power. Read about the region's energy future.
Contingency Plans for Stockton Ferry on NYE
Transport authorities vow a dependable Stockton ferry service for Newcastle's New Year's Eve crowds, with backup plans amid community concerns over recent breakdowns. Learn about the contingency measures.
Mutant flu virus spreads fast during Australian summer
A mutant H3N2 flu strain is driving higher-than-normal infections this summer. Experts urge vaccination and caution at holiday gatherings to curb the spread. Read the latest health warning.
Lake Macquarie man shares 35-year journey to sobriety
A Newcastle man, left in a wheelchair after a drug-fuelled crash, reveals how Narcotics Anonymous saved his life. His story of recovery offers hope amid rising local drug deaths.
Hunter $4bn Renewable Energy Zone construction starts 2026
Construction on the $4 billion Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone will begin early 2026, creating nearly 600 jobs and connecting 1.8GW of clean power. Read more about this major NSW project.
Record 28 awards at 47th Newcastle CONDA ceremony
Newcastle's vibrant theatre community celebrated a record-breaking 47th CONDA Awards, with Opera Hunter's 'Sweeney Todd' and local talents taking top honours. Discover all the winners.
Major milestone for Belmont desalination plant as barge arrives
A jack-up barge has positioned itself off Nine Mile Beach, signalling the start of complex offshore works for the Belmont Desalination Plant. The project will secure the Lower Hunter's water future.
Cairns Hospital Surgical Centre Demand Grows
Cairns Hospital's surgical capacity is under immense strain. A new surgical centre is urgently needed to serve the growing Far North Queensland population. Read why this is a critical priority.
Gas crisis endangers Hunter jobs, industries: report
A new report warns NSW faces a critical gas shortage, threatening Hunter industries and jobs. Urgent investment in alternatives like biomethane is needed to secure the state's economic future.
Michelin's undercover critics dine across NZ for 2026 guide
Undercover Michelin Guide inspectors are now in New Zealand, anonymously assessing restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown. The inaugural guide for Oceania launches in 2026. Discover the culinary talent set for global recognition.
Cairns Hospital helipad timeline revealed, surgical centre plan pending
A timeline for the new Cairns Hospital helipad has been announced, while the masterplan for the critical surgical centre is still in development. Get the latest updates on this vital health infrastructure.
Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation after quitting Nationals
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has defected to One Nation, becoming its sole lower house MP. He calls it a 'considered decision' after election campaign restrictions. Read the full story.
$14.2 Million Unclaimed in Hunter Region
Hunter Valley residents could find a surprise cash boost, with over $14.2 million in unclaimed money held by Revenue NSW. Check now to see if you're owed funds.
Broad: England's leadership vacuum exposed in Ashes
Stuart Broad pinpoints England's lack of experienced bowlers as a critical flaw, leaving captain Ben Stokes overburdened as Australia closes in on a dominant 2-0 Ashes series lead at the Gabba.
Serious Truck Crash on New England Highway at Belford
Two truck drivers are in a serious condition after a crash on the New England Highway near Singleton. Police are investigating and appealing for dash-cam footage.
Twin 'Rock' Servos Plan Revives Historic Site, 100 Jobs
Plans for twin 'Rock' service stations north of Newcastle gain momentum, set to create 100 jobs and revive a site with deep Australian road trip history. Construction approval expected soon.
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