Gum Ball 2025: King Stingray Headline 21st Anniversary
The Gum Ball music festival announces its first line-up for its 21st anniversary in the Hunter Valley, featuring King Stingray, Megan Washington, and Don Walker. Tickets on sale now.
The Gum Ball music festival announces its first line-up for its 21st anniversary in the Hunter Valley, featuring King Stingray, Megan Washington, and Don Walker. Tickets on sale now.
A $171 million solar module factory is set for Black Hill, creating over 100 jobs and boosting Australia's renewable manufacturing under the Solar Sunshot program.
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'.
Townsville's popular Mates Rates tourism program is back with massive 50% discounts at local attractions. Book now to experience the best of North Queensland at half price!
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.
Rosie Bruce, a senior guide at Parliament House for 25 years, has been honoured with the Natasha Watson Women in Tourism award, celebrating her dedication to showcasing Canberra to visitors from around the world.
The small village of Murrumbateman has claimed three major wins at the 2025 Canberra Region Tourism Awards, proving its status as a must-visit destination just over the ACT border.
Verdant Earth Technologies takes legal action after NSW planning commission rejects proposal to convert Redbank power station to biomass energy. Court appeal underway.
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.
Wollongong's new tourism campaign featuring a negative local dismissing attractions is polarising residents and experts. Does reverse psychology work for tourism?
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?
Cricket star Pat Cummins promotes Australian tourism to English fans in new campaign. Discover how Australia is tempting UK visitors with iconic experiences.
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.
Practical advice for Australian travellers exploring the Five Stans of Central Asia. Discover visa requirements, currency tips, and cultural insights for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
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.
Western Australia mourns Sam Lovell OAM, the pioneering Indigenous tourism leader who transformed cultural experiences. Discover his remarkable legacy and impact.
Kurri Kurri recycling facility seeks to expand operations by 400%, processing 450,000 tonnes annually and creating significant employment opportunities in the Hunter region.