A half-tonne cow has been rescued from a muddy creek at East Maitland. The large animal became stuck on Monday …
Freeze on mining royalties to ease pressure on coal comapnies
After meeting with mining companies in the Hunter, the NSW Government has announced they will freeze royalty taxes for the …
Hunter Sports High named as an Australian Olympic Pathway School
Hunter Sports High is one of seven schools across NSW to be named as a designated Australian Olympic Pathway School. …
Port Of Newcastle Ramps Up Container Services With Empty Container Park
The Port of Newcastle is ramping up its container services in a bid to attract more container ships to the …
Newcastle juniors win lifesaver awards
Two young volunteer lifesavers have been named Newcastle Permanent Junior Lifesaver of the Year at the weekend. Kaylah Broadhead from …
Three Hunter women nominated in 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards
Three local women have been recognised as finalists in the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards. Debbie Barwick from …
Probationary constable charged after alleged domestic violence incident
A probationary constable has his employment status under review following an alleged domestic violence incident in the Upper Hunter. At …
Dragon boat throws 18 people into water at Port Stephens
A dragon boat with 18 people on board capsized on Saturday morning at Port Stephens. Marine Rescue Port Stephens’s base …
Investigation underway after woman falls from balcony in Newcastle
A special police investigation is underway after a woman plunged from a balcony in Newcastle’s inner-city yesterday morning. At about …
Cash grant to help with chronic wound research
Local researchers have been given an almost $2 million dollar grant to develop new ways to address wound control. The …