Hunter News

The Hunter's welcoming a cash splash on local schools in the Treasurer's latest state budget.

We're being encouraged to spend our Dine and Discover vouchers in the Hunter, before they expire at the end of the month.

The next eight years will be important to get right, say advocates for local mine workers, as BHP announces plans to close the Mt Arthur coal mine in 2030.

Maitland Park Bowling Club has announced it will permanently close due to ongoing financial issues.

A man has been freed by emergency crews at Greta earlier this week, after he was trapped by an excavator.

BHP says, it will close the Mt Arthur coal mine at Muswellbrook in 2030, after the company couldn't find a buyer for the site.

The Hunter's low income workers are welcoming a boost to the minimum wage, but the business community is worried, it could slow things down coming out of the pandemic.

Nurses at Maitland Hospital say new health data has "vindicated" their concerns around conditions at the new site, revealing it's facing the busiest period in the hospital's history.

Newcastle bus drivers are set to escalate their industrial action from next Monday, as talks with operator Keolis Downer over pay and conditions continue.

New developments across Port Stephens could be required to use a lighter-coloured roof, with Council set to discuss a proposal to mandate the idea at Tuesday night's meeting.