Port Stephens-Hunter Police have completed Operation Rural Roads, where they were targeting drink and drug driving, as well as anti-social …
Minimum wage workers set for a pay increase come July 1
The Fair Work Commission has bumped up the minimum wage by 5.75 per cent. About 2.6 million Australian, or one …
Man charged after fleeing scene of crash at Mayfield
A man has been charged after allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident in Mayfield. Police were notified of a …
Construction starts on biggest battery in the Southern Hemisphere
Construction started on Wednesday on the Waratah Super Battery that will fill holes in the electricity grid in times of …
Solution to housing crisis in the spotlight at Stockton and Tomaree today
Two local MPs will inspect the Stockton Centre and Tomaree Lodge today in search of short-term emergency housing opportunities. Minister …
Police trying to track down man who allegedly threatened another man with a weapon
Investigations into a frightening incident at Edgeworth yesterday are ramping up with police a step closer to catching their suspect. …
Council floats changes to Newcastle Art Gallery expansion
Newcastle Council will consider changes to its own development application for the redevelopment of the Newcastle Art Gallery. Under the …
MPs call for Folbigg’s release
Upper House Greens MP Sue Higginson is demanding that Hunter mum Kathleen Folbigg be released from prison immediately. She moved …
Gun, drugs and cash allegedly found in vehicle at Heddon Greta
A Dungog man has been denied bail after police allegedly caught him with a gun, drugs and cash in his …
University staff on strike for 24 hours
Ahead of a hearing in the Fair Work Commission, University of Newcastle staff have gone on strike for 24 hours …