The HONK! Oz street music festival's Grand Street Parade filled Wollongong's Crown Street Mall with vibrant performances despite soaring temperatures. The 11th annual free festival celebrates community, music, and social justice.
Fire crews responded to a grass fire on the Hunter Expressway near Buchanan overnight. Get the latest updates on the incident and ongoing safety alerts for the Hunter region.
Newcastle's nightlife scene is transforming, with suburban pubs investing millions in renovations to attract diverse crowds as traditional nightclubs close. Discover the new hubs.
Newcastle Labor councillor Declan Clausen supports a 48-unit affordable housing project at Rail Bridge Row, rejecting calls to keep the site as public green space. Read the full debate.
New NRMA data reveals the Hunter's most affordable fuel locations for 2025. Muswellbrook leads the region, ranking 5th in NSW for unleaded petrol prices. Discover where to save.
The Hunter Region faces a severe heatwave with soaring temperatures and extreme fire danger. Stay informed with live updates on weather, safety alerts, and local news from Newcastle Herald.
England vice-captain Harry Brook was fined and given a final warning after a clash with a bouncer in Wellington. The incident occurred just before the Ashes series. Read the full details.
Emergency services responded to a bicycle crash at Hunter and Darby streets in Newcastle. A man was treated at the scene, causing temporary road closures. Read the latest.
Supercars CEO James Warburton calls the Newcastle 500 'spectacular' and is exploring options for a new Hunter event. Could the race return to the region?
A visionary plan to repurpose disused Upper Hunter mining pits into interconnected lakes gains momentum, promising water security, tourism, and jobs. Read about the innovative solution.
As a severe heatwave looms, we revisit the Hunter's 1939 furnace that killed scores, halted work, and left a tragic mark on local records. Discover the history to understand the present.
A landmark affordable housing project on Newcastle's last undeveloped rail corridor faces fierce opposition from locals demanding green space. The clash highlights the city's growing pains.
A cancer ward at Newcastle's Calvary Mater Hospital was kept open for over a year with dangerous mould, prompting calls for an independent public inquiry. Read the full investigation.
The Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe thunderstorm warning for the Hunter region, with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain expected. This comes ahead of the first major heatwave of 2026, with temperatures forecast to soar above 30°C in Newcastle and
The new pedestrian laneway connecting Union and Market Streets in Geelong is officially open, enhancing city access and supporting local businesses. Discover the transformation.
A jack-up barge has positioned itself off Nine Mile Beach, signalling the start of complex offshore works for the Belmont Desalination Plant. The project will secure the Lower Hunter's water future.
Hunter SES crews faced their busiest year ever, responding to over 5000 incidents and 10,000 volunteer hours in 2025's severe storms and floods. Read about their heroic efforts.
A look at the Hunter region's clean energy transition in 2026: battery storage surges, coal lingers, and offshore wind faces delays. Discover the key projects shaping NSW's power future.
From a fatal beach shooting to devastating floods and a major health initiative, revisit the stories that defined the Hunter region in 2025. Read the full year in review.
Wollongong residents have shared ambitious ideas, including a tunnel and a Las Vegas-style sign, for the Flinders St 'arrival boulevard' revamp. What do you think should happen?
State projections reveal the Hunter Region is set to grow by over 184,500 people in two decades, nearing a million residents. Local leaders warn housing and infrastructure must keep pace.
Hunter United Diving Academy faces an uncertain future as conflicting advice from council and SafeWork NSW keeps Lambton pool's diving facilities closed. The club, which has produced Olympians, is now fighting for survival.
A man in his 60s was flown to John Hunter Hospital with chest and back injuries after a glider crash near Ravensworth. Emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, responded to the incident.
A rollercoaster year for Hunter sport gets its own awards. From the Knights' wooden spoon to the Jets' Cup win and Kalyn Ponga's bizarre endorsement, we recap the highs, lows and wacky moments of 2025.
As the Hunter Region looks towards 2050, three critical issues—coal mining's legacy, unchecked urban sprawl, and lagging education—will define its future success. Explore the cumulative impacts.
A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer was hospitalised after a stick lodged near his eye while fighting the Hollydeen blaze. He has since been released after surgery.
Perth's iconic Connections Nightclub threw a spectacular golden party for its 50th anniversary, featuring drag acts, burlesque, and dancing until 6am. See the photos and relive the celebration.
Upper Hunter farmers celebrate as the critical Coulsons Creek Road reopens just before Christmas, ending a costly five-year detour. The $60 million project fixes a botched council upgrade.
Construction on the $600m Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone begins early 2026, creating nearly 600 jobs and connecting 1.8GW of clean power. Read about the region's energy future.
Construction on the $4 billion Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone will begin early 2026, creating nearly 600 jobs and connecting 1.8GW of clean power. Read more about this major NSW project.