Hunter News

A popular Hunter magazine is shutting up shop, with last week's print issue to be its last.

New Maitland Hospital is undergoing accreditation this week, but it's feared issues around staffing and resourcing could mean the hospital will struggle to meet the standards.

It's International Day of the Midwife, but staff at the John Hunter Hospital are marking the day with a rally, rather than a celebration.

There's concern a long-awaited increase to interest rates will hit Hunter businesses hard, just as they were hoping to escape the financial woes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 BY CHARLOTTE LLOYD  Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has recognised 44 firefighters across the state for the courage and commitment...

A potential coal exploration licence at Wollombi has been ruled out.  

Hunter teachers are walking off the job today, just a week into the school term, taking industrial action for the second time in just six months.

Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon says if elected, a Labor Government will provide $1.2 million in funding for domestic violence victims in Newcastle. 

Dr David Durrheim has been named as the Lake Mac Ambassador at the 2022 Lake Mac Awards.

A new study has revealed, the Hunter is losing out on more than $250 million in economic activity each year, due to wage-cutting strategies by mining companies through labour hire.