Plans for the long-awaited M1 Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace have been unveiled by the state government. As of Wednesday, …
City of Newcastle will borrow funds for gallery extension
City of Newcastle Council will borrow the funds needed for the Newcastle Art Gallery Expansion. At last night’s Council meeting …
House destroyed by fire in Muswellbrook
A house has been significantly damaged by fire in Muswellbrook overnight. Fire crews from Muswellbrook and Aberdeen were called to …
Hunter’s first library museum gets the go ahead
The Hunter’s first library museum has been given the go ahead in Lake Macquarie. Council approved the development application at …
Upper Hunter school to generate their own electricity
An Upper Hunter school will soon be generating its own electricity. Vacy Public School will be part of an innovative …
Coon Island getting a name change
Lake Macquarie Council has voted to change the name of Coon Island, and Coon Island Point. At last night’s Council …
Former Scone abattoir worker guilty of manslaughter
A former Scone abattoir worker has been acquitted of murder. Now 22-years-old, Jamie Cust faced a three day trial in …
RAAF weapons training at Salt Ash this week
Don’t panic if you live around Salt Ash and you hear gun shots this week. Royal Australian Air Force No. …
40-year-old from Rutherford identified as the man shot at Cooks Hill
A 40-year-old man from Rutherford has been identified as the man shot dead at a Cooks Hill unit last week. …
Theft of copper wire from a mine sparks grassfire
Police are investigating after thieves allegedly stole copper wire from a mine site sparking a grass fire. Hunter Valley Police …