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Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup Debuts in Newcastle

Newcastle hosts the inaugural Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup, bringing together local clubs for a groundbreaking tournament supporting youth mental health awareness and services across the Hunter region.

Bell Partners Champions Hunter Business Resilience

Discover how Bell Partners is driving economic recovery in the Hunter region through strategic partnerships, community investment, and innovative business support programs that build lasting resilience.

Newcastle crime spree ends with 12-year jail sentence

A Newcastle man's terrifying crime wave across the Hunter region culminates in a 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple violent offences including armed robbery and police pursuit.

Vandals Cause Major Optus Network Outage in Hunter

Thousands of Optus customers across the Hunter region were left stranded after deliberate cable damage caused major network outages. The telecommunications giant confirms malicious vandalism is to blame for the service disruption.

Brett Graham Wins Hunter Tuna Trail Crown

Discover how Merewether's Brett Graham conquered the Hunter's sustainable seafood challenge and explore the latest foodie news transforming Newcastle's dining scene.

Lovedale Long Lunch Cancelled for 2026

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.

Hunter faces sexual assault charges in NSW court

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.

Hunter accountant admits $850k fraud scheme

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.

Hunter Valley murder charge: McLoughney faces court

A man has been formally charged with murder following a violent incident near Cessnock in the Hunter Valley region. Christopher James McLoughney remains in custody as police continue their investigation.

WA man arrested over alleged Mayanup home invasion

A Western Australian man faces serious charges after allegedly forcing his way into a Mayanup home and assaulting the occupant in a shocking overnight incident that ended with a dramatic police arrest.

$28m Huntlee motel and tavern expansion proposed

A major $28 million development proposal for Huntlee could bring a 60-room motel, family-friendly tavern, and bottle shop to the growing Lower Hunter community, creating jobs and boosting tourism.

NGM Group Unveils New Newcastle HQ Plan

Newcastle's financial powerhouse NGM Group reveals ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art headquarters in the CBD, promising to revitalise the city centre and create hundreds of jobs.

Arrest in Cessnock PCYC Fire Investigation

A major development in the Cessnock PCYC fire case as police arrest a man in Kurri Kurri. Latest updates on the suspicious blaze that rocked the Hunter Valley community.

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