Hunter hospital parking fees surge 52%, generating $6m
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.
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.
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'.
A married couple from Kazakhstan is accused of using hidden cameras and earpieces to cheat Sydney's Crown Casino out of over $1.1 million. Police reveal the sophisticated scam. Read the full story.
A Glenroy man faces multiple charges after allegedly firing arrows into a Melbourne special needs school for months. Police found a cache of weapons during a raid.
Ljubica Brkic, 84, appears in Geelong Court charged with dangerous driving causing death of 12-year-old Caleb Wesley. Case continues as community mourns.
Newcastle police seek public assistance to locate Sunny, 30, last seen at John Hunter Hospital. Follow live updates and contact authorities with information.
An 84-year-old woman will face Geelong Magistrates' Court over a collision that claimed the life of six-year-old Rohan. The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning.
NSW Minerals Council CEO argues Hunter coal mining remains vital for regional economy as global demand hits record 8.8 billion tonnes. Learn why supply restrictions would backfire.
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.
Newcastle Herald's Hunter Photography Prize is back for 2026. Open to amateur photographers in the Hunter Region. Enter by January 20, 2026 for your chance to win.
Hunter New England Health requires financial bailouts as Grattan Institute reveals hospitals are 'held back by bogus budgets'. Discover the systemic funding issues affecting patient care.
New polling reveals 72% of Hunter residents support government investment in renewable energy for manufacturing. Discover how this could save jobs at Tomago Aluminium.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after grandmother Diane Elaine Harkess was found dead in her Bateau Bay unit following a suspicious fire. The case continues in court.
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
The Rural Fire Service has declared an 'extreme' fire danger rating for the Greater Hunter on November 17, 2025. Stay informed with live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
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.
A 32-year-old Hamilton Hill man faces multiple charges after a dramatic police pursuit through Perth's southern suburbs ended with a crash into a parked car in Cottesloe. Read the full details.
Three teenagers have been charged after an alleged carjacking and two police pursuits in Sydney's southwest. The incident involved a stolen car, a violent robbery, and a vehicle set on fire.
Hunter New England faces a diabetes emergency with 90,000 cases. Experts advocate telehealth solutions and new medications to combat what's called humanity's biggest epidemic.
A South Australian teenager's alleged artistic protest involving googly eyes on a Mount Gambier landmark has sparked community debate about public art and youth expression.
The Hunter region is rallying for a state-of-the-art stadium at Glendale, promising economic growth and world-class sporting facilities for NSW's Central Coast.
Discover how Merewether's Brett Graham conquered the Hunter's sustainable seafood challenge and explore the latest foodie news transforming Newcastle's dining scene.
The iconic Lovedale Long Lunch, a staple of the Hunter Valley's culinary calendar for decades, will not return in 2026. Discover why this beloved food and wine festival is ending and what it means for the local community.
Robert Collin Wallace, a 42-year-old hunter from NSW, has been charged with multiple sexual assault offences following a police investigation. The accused appeared in Queanbeyan Local Court and will face further proceedings in August.
A Hunter Region accountant has admitted to orchestrating an elaborate $850,000 fraud scheme, leaving local businesses reeling and facing potential jail time after systematic theft spanning years.
After years of frustration, the major Hexham Straight highway upgrade is officially finished, delivering smoother and safer journeys for thousands of daily commuters and freight operators in the Hunter region.
A Hunter Valley community is in shock after Rhukaya Lake, 39, was allegedly shot and killed in her own home, leaving her family devastated as police launch a homicide investigation.
Two South West men face court after reckless crowd-surfing incident during Metallica's Perth concert that endangered fellow fans at Optus Stadium.