Hunter News

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.

Frontline banking services in the Hunter are about to take anther hit, with the Newcastle Permanent announcing its Fletcher and Medowie branches will close on Friday March 26.

A man has been charged after a police officer was assaulted during an arrest in Lake Macquarie overnight.

Three people have been rescued from waters in the Myall River after their boat sunk of the boat ramp at Winda Woppa.