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.
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.
Aguia Resources slashes costs and boosts gold recoveries at its Santa Barbara mine in Colombia to 70%, targeting 80% and positive cash flow. Read the full operational turnaround story.
Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert, shot in the Bondi terror attack, is home for Christmas. Read about his recovery and the ongoing condition of fellow officer Scott Dyson.
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.
Reach Resources finishes a 5,281m drilling program at its Murchison South gold project, targeting a resource upgrade. Assays due in February will guide 2026 plans.
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.
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.
An eight-month-old Eastern Grey kangaroo joey named Rooster is thriving after being thrown from his mother's pouch. Australian Reptile Park staff call his survival a festive miracle.
International tourism to Western Australia has officially rebounded, surpassing 2019 levels with record spending. Discover the key markets driving this boom and what it means for the state's economy.
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.
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.
Australia's mining and energy exports hit $385 billion in 2024-25, buoyed by resilient iron ore and surging gold prices. Explore the $62 billion project pipeline and state-by-state breakdown.
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.
The iconic Ellis Beach Bar & Grill has reopened with a stunning new look after a massive landslide forced its closure. Discover the incredible comeback story.
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.
Newcastle Council urges state government to provide special disaster funding for 16 households displaced by the New Lambton landslip, facing financial ruin and trauma as insurance support runs out. Read the full story.
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.
Experience over 4.5 million lights, new attractions, and festive fun at Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular from Nov 7, 2025 to Jan 26, 2026. Book tickets now!
Dateline Resources hits wide, high-grade gold zones at its Colosseum project in California, strengthening the project's economics ahead of a key feasibility study. More assays are pending.
A permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closure until 2027 aim to rebuild WA's prized demersal fish stocks. Find out what this means for anglers and the marine ecosystem.
Hunter community demands NSW government apply its 30% social housing pledge to Broadmeadow Precinct, as families remain separated due to the crisis. Join the call for action.
Newcastle's Stockton ferry service is suspended indefinitely after mechanical failures. Residents face long bus commutes as Transport for NSW investigates. Read the full story.
ADX Energy has significantly upgraded the gas resource at its Sicily Channel project by 31% to 484 billion cubic feet, bolstered by new technical data and a favourable European energy climate.
Discover why investing in human resources is essential for Australian small businesses to attract talent, reduce turnover, and drive sustainable long-term growth. Learn the key strategies.
Parking revenue at Hunter New England health facilities jumped to over $6 million last financial year. The NSW Opposition criticises the increase as a 'cash grab' on patients and staff.
Western Australia has a unique opportunity to set the national standard for sustainable fisheries management, balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship. Discover how.
A complex recovery operation has retrieved the body of a Victorian diver from Tank Cave on SA's Limestone Coast. Australian of the Year Dr Richard Harris assisted. Read the full story.
Fremantle Dockers star Hayden Young says a visit to Aspetar clinic in Doha has him confident of an injury-free 2026 AFL season after a frustrating 2025. Read his full story.
Hunter Region faces extreme fire danger on summer's first day. Stay updated on weather alerts, hospital wait times, and local news affecting Newcastle communities.
The Hunter region faces a critical jobs shortage despite low unemployment. Professor Phillip O'Neill reveals why generating 37,000 new positions is essential to avoid becoming another 'place left behind'.