Hunter News

A police raid in Port Stephens yesterday (Thursday 25 June 2026) saw the seizure of almost 64 kilograms of alleged prohibited and restricted drugs.

A 16-hour siege at Muswellbrook has ended with a man being arrested and taken to hospital.

Specialist police have arrested a man in Sydney's west accused of sexually assaulting a young girl at Woodberry.

Police are appealing for information after a man suffered serious head injuries during an armed robbery at a Clarence Town pub. 

Raptor Squad police have charged a man with a dozen firearm and drug offences following a raid on a Rutherford home.

A motorcyclist has died in hospital following a crash near Maitland.

Homicide detectives have released CCTV footage as they continue their investigation into the murder of a man at Argenton.

A Mayfield man is due to front court next month charged with allegedly posting a video threatening a Federal parliamentarian.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions are increasing the pressure on Peabody Energy to end its lockout on workers at the United Wambo Washery in the Hunter Valley.

Jack Hodgins had the pleasure of interviewing Lonnie on camera, and the video is now available on Lonnie’s YouTube channel.