Hunter News

The fire in the Housing Commission flat on Fullerton Street on July 26 claimed the life of 55-year-old Graham Cameron, who was the sole occupant of the 1 bedroom flat.

Six fire trucks and a Duty Commander were called to the two storey timber and fibro home on Clift Street at 3am.

Shortland MP and Shadow Minister Assisting for Climate Change Pat Conroy says the report should be a "wake-up call".

CEO Bob Hawes says business are hurting and they need certainty.

Hunter home-building company McDonald Jones Homes is breaking ground by offering its employees $200 to spend at Coles or Myer if they've had their COVID vaccine.

Gladys Berejiklian stopped short of announcing it but, says it doesn't look like the Hunter will come out of lockdown.

The school will be closed on Wednesday as it undergoes a deep clean and contract tracing.

Newcastle Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen says it will create a stream of income for the city and savings for rate payers.

Three of the cases recorded locally are currently under investigation as health authorities try to piece together how they caught the virus.

A price increase for customers is anticipated due to the high cost of the planned infrastructure, however Hunter Water says bills will not change before July 1, 2024.