A piece of parkland in Newcastle is set to be renamed, with an application submitted to the Geographical Names Board …
$6.6 million more for Hunter roads
Four local council areas in the Hunter are sharing in $6.6 million in additional funding for road projects. The Federal …
RBA hikes interest rates for eleventh month, following pause last month
Hunter homeowners hoping the Reserve Bank would leave the cash rate on hold at 3.6 per cent for a second …
Verdict delivered in trial of Zach Mavin over stabbing death of Robert Palmer
A verdict has been delivered in the trial of Zach Mavin’s over the fatal stabbing of a man at Shortland …
Man Wanted Over DV Offences Could Be In Lake Macquarie
Police believe a wanted man from the state’s west could be here in Lake Macquarie. There is a warrant out …
1900 submissions made to Hunter offshore wind zone proposal
The three-month community consultation process on the Hunter Offshore Wind Zone wrapped up last week. The Federal Government’s Energy, Climate …
Local researchers undertaking new study aimed at killing cancer cells
A new clinical trial from local researchers is now underway and it’s being touted as potentially being on the cusp …
Bus privatisation review underway
Local bus services will come under the state government’s microscope. The new Transport Minister Jo Haylen announced today that a …
Varroa mite found in Rothbury, bee border opens with Queensland
While the NSW Government is relaxing the transfer of bees between here and Queensland, the deadly varroa mite continues to …
Tens of thousands flock to Hunter Valley Steamfest
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Maitland for the 35th anniversary of Hunter Valley Steamfest over the weekend. After …