Police seek white Mazda after suspicious Hunter fires
Hunter Valley police are appealing for public help to locate a white Mazda 4WD following five suspicious grass fires in Buchanan and Sawyers Gully. No injuries reported.
Hunter Valley police are appealing for public help to locate a white Mazda 4WD following five suspicious grass fires in Buchanan and Sawyers Gully. No injuries reported.
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'.
Ten Hunter Valley schools get upgraded bus services after years of complaints. Better timing, coverage and safety for students in growing areas like Huntlee and Branxton.
A 17-year-old motorcyclist is fighting for life after running a red light and colliding with a car in Adamstown Heights during severe storms. Read the latest on this developing story.
Two teenage boys are in hospital, one fighting for life, after a dirt bike collided with five vehicles in Adamstown Heights. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Verdant Earth Technologies takes legal action after NSW planning commission rejects proposal to convert Redbank power station to biomass energy. Court appeal underway.
A motorcycle rider is in a critical condition after a collision on City Road, Newcastle. Police confirm a crime scene is established as traffic faces major delays. Avoid the area.
Hunter Valley golfer Corey Lamb explains why avoiding Cameron Smith and Adam Scott early in the Australian PGA Championship could be his secret weapon. Read his strategy.
Discover Pukara Estate's premium Hunter Valley gifts for Christmas 2023. From gourmet olive oils to luxury skincare, find perfect presents for food lovers.
Key environment group slams Hunter Transmission Project route, warning of irreversible impacts on 66 threatened species. Read the full analysis of this critical NSW energy debate.
Discover how volunteers are restoring a rare WWII Catalina flying boat in NSW's Hunter Valley, preserving Australia's aviation heritage. Learn about the aircraft's wartime legacy.
The NSW Labor government will require coal mines to provide three years' notice before closing, protecting regional jobs and enabling economic transition through a new $27.3 million authority.
A meticulously restored historic residence in Morpeth village offers luxury living with stunning Hunter River views. Explore this unique 3-bedroom property blending Georgian grandeur with modern design.
Rising Tide activists demand Port of Newcastle choose sides as thousands prepare to symbolically blockade world's largest coal port. Will they support climate action or coal corporations?
A $5 million federal initiative will transform Hunter's Mt Arthur and Macquarie Coal sites into sustainable assets, creating a national blueprint for economic resilience.
Two separate road incidents involving an e-scooter rider and a motorcyclist resulted in hospitalisations in Townsville. Emergency services responded promptly to both crashes.
As BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine prepares to close in 2030, Muswellbrook residents demand a lasting positive legacy. New research reveals community hopes for post-mining future.
A $24 million overtaking lane is planned for the Golden Highway west of Merriwa to improve safety and traffic flow. Have your say on the proposal until December 12.
Maitland Council expresses disappointment as cruise ships cancel visits following Newcastle's approval of Rising Tide protest, costing local businesses millions.
Executive Chef Anthony Fullerton is rebuilding Circa 1876 in the Hunter Valley from the ground up, bringing classic French technique and local produce to a new menu. Book your festive season experience now.
New polling reveals 72% of Hunter residents support government investment in renewable energy for manufacturing. Discover how this could save jobs at Tomago Aluminium.
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
The federal government is negotiating a power purchase agreement with Snowy Hydro to secure Tomago Aluminium's future, preventing the loss of up to 4500 jobs in the Hunter Valley.
Newcastle Labor councillors are pushing to lock in Broadmeadow as the city's high-speed rail station, a move set to transform the region's economy and connectivity. Discover the plans.
A demolition derby at the Walcha Showground turned to tragedy after a car crashed into a grandstand, leaving a 54-year-old man critical and 12 others injured. The driver's brother says he 'blacked out'.
Kurri Kurri recycling facility seeks to expand operations by 400%, processing 450,000 tonnes annually and creating significant employment opportunities in the Hunter region.
An 18-year-old driver faces court after a collision with a motorcyclist near Heddon Greta left the rider with significant leg injuries. Read the latest on the investigation.
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.
Australia's data centre industry could be powered by surplus renewable energy, creating regional jobs and supporting net zero goals. Discover the Hunter Valley's key role.
A man has died after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a crash on Southern Cross Drive in Zetland. A critical incident has been declared as investigations begin.