Hunter News

A new report from the country's peak union body has found, casual workers in the Hunter and Australia are earning, on average, $350 less a week than workers in full-time or part-time positions.

The Hunter's being urged to think about donating blood this Easter, with concern supplies of O negative blood are at their lowest levels in 12 months.

The Electoral Commission says it will cover the cost of a second council election in Singleton, after a glitch in the online iVote system locked some voters out last December.

Hunter athletes are set to tackle the 2022 Your Local Academy Games commencing from Friday 8th April until Sunday 10th April.

Newcastle's bus fleet is starting to go green, as part of a plan to introduce electric-powered buses in the city.

Hunter readers and writers were pleased to see the return of the Newcastle Writer's Festival over the weekend. 

The rollout of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine or second booster has been launched in the Hunter today, ahead of an expected surge in cases in Winter.

Former Newcastle Deputy Lord Mayor Paul Scobie has passed away this week, at the age of 75.

Daniel Johns faces a high range drink driving charge, after colliding with another vehicle in North Arm Cove last night. 

Federal Labor has announced a new First Home Buyer Support Scheme, which it says will ease housing pressures in the Hunter.