Hunter News

A man has been charged with high-range drink driving after allegedly being caught almost six times the legal limit at Fern Bay.

A man is due to face court on a number of charges after a police officer was injured during an arrest at East Maitland on Thursday.

69 new ambulance vehicles will be deployed across the state, with 50 to be based in rural and regional areas, as part of a $11.7 million funding boost from the NSW Government.

Maitland Council's Mattress Muster is returning early this year, with a trial of the recycling program this weekend expected to alleviate demand for the service.

A fourth man has been charged as investigations continue into an alleged break and enter and shooting at Jesmond in January.

Two men will face court on Thursday, after allegedly damaging a police vehicle during a brawl in the Hunter Valley overnight.

While the Pacific Highway's four lane upgrade has been completed, the NSW Government is now facing calls to invest in further works to help improve the road's safety.

A man has been charged with the attempted murder of his 5-month-old daughter in the coalfields.

A new State Government program could see more of NSW's best teachers relocating to the Hunter.

A P-plater has had his license suspended after being allegedly caught drink driving in Hamilton.