The announcement of a 7 day lockdown extension on Thursday means businesses across the Hunter will continue to feel the …
Teen Charged over Fatal Cessnock Crash
A teenager has been charged over a fatal crash near Cessnock which claimed the life of promising Knights junior. The …
Newcastle Man Arrested over Graffiti Tags
A Newcastle man has been arrested following an investigation into graffiti tagging on Sydney’s rail network. In June this year …
Planned Freight Corridor Consultation Extended
Plans for the long awaited Lower Hunter Freight Corridor between Fassifern and Hexham were set to be on display until …
Lockdown extended in Newcastle and the Hunter until August 20
Newcastle, the Hunter and surrounding suburbs who have been in lockdown the past week, will stay in lockdown for a …
License Limbo: Still No Decision On PEP11
It’s been 6 months since a controversial gas exploration license for the Hunter’s coast entered limbo, with no clear time …
House severely damaged by fire at Belmont
A house has been severely damaged by fire overnight in Belmont. Emergency services were called to Clift Street at about …
Hunter Police Worker Charged with Impersonation
A civilian police employee has been caught out impersonating a sworn officer in the Hunter. The 44-year-old was reported to …
Hunter Aged Care Homes Hit by COVID
A third Hunter aged care home has been impacted by COVID-19, with Jesmond Grove confirming a staff member has tested …
More than 50 cases of COVID-19 in Hunter
There are now more than 50 cases of COVID-19 in the Hunter/Newcastle region. Hunter New England Health (HNEH) has reported …