Hunter News

An 18-year-old man has suffered multiple injuries during a violent home invasion at Thornton overnight.

Two men have been taken to hospital after a high-speed crash at Salamander Bay.

Renowned Newcastle-born artist, John Olsen has died at the age of 95.

A woman has been slashed in the arm during a frightening home invasion at Adamstown.

Police have launched an investigation after the former convent at St Joseph's Primary School at Bulahdelah was destroyed by fire overnight.

Hunter Valley detectives have released CCTV footage as part of their investigation into an alleged firebombing incident at Muswellbrook late last year.

Police are again urging residents to lock up at night and keep car keys out of sight after 3 vehicles were stolen from a Hamilton South home early Tuesday morning.

A new social housing development has been completed in Newcastle. 

The Ambulance Service is praising the efforts of off-duty special forces soldiers who saved the life of woman trapped in a crash near Bulahdelah.

Hunter landowners and residents are being urged to take precautions to prevent grass fires.