Hunter Valley school bus services improved
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.
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.
Verdant Earth Technologies takes legal action after NSW planning commission rejects proposal to convert Redbank power station to biomass energy. Court appeal underway.
Port Stephens Council launches a last-minute bid to host the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre as Newcastle faces community opposition. Could this resolve the stadium standoff?
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.
Townsville celebrates its sporting elite at record-breaking Sportstar Awards. Discover all the winners from this prestigious community event that honours local athletic excellence.
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?
Sky Sports UK's Halo TikTok account aimed at female sports fans was cancelled after just 3 days following widespread backlash over patronising, stereotyped content that missed the mark completely.
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.
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.
Frustration mounts as Tuggeranong's promised twin-sheet ice sports centre remains unbuilt three years after government approval. Local MLAs and community launch petition to break the freeze.
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.
Kurri Kurri recycling facility seeks to expand operations by 400%, processing 450,000 tonnes annually and creating significant employment opportunities in the Hunter region.
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.
Celebrated Newcastle Herald journalist John Lewis remembered as firm, fair editor and influential wine writer. Read about his 7-decade career and lasting legacy.
Rix's Creek miners secure 17% pay rise and improved injury provisions after seven-week strike - the longest industrial action in Hunter Valley in 25 years. Read the full victory story.
Geelong faces a critical shortage of netball courts with 70+ needed by 2028. Netball Victoria's Statewide Facilities Strategy reveals urgent infrastructure needs.
Bloomfield Group locks out Rix's Creek miners after negotiations break down. Union condemns the move as workers fight for a fair enterprise agreement in the Hunter Valley.
Yellow Billy Restaurant at Piggs Peake Winery will close permanently in January 2025. Chef Sam Alexander cites personal health reasons after challenging years of COVID, bushfires and floods.