Fort Scratchley to fire guns to mark 80 years since Shelling of Newcastle

Hunter News 8 June 2022

It's been 80 years since the Shelling of Newcastle, when the city was attacked by a Japanese submarine at the height of the Second World War.

Leg 6 Cooktown to Townsville

Todd and Phil's Air Safari

The lads are off again leaving historic Cooktown bound for Townsville

Hunter nurses say budget commitments aren’t enough to solve healthcare crisis

Hunter News 7 June 2022

Hunter nurses are slamming the NSW Government's new health spending and budget commitments, with concern it won't fix the healthcare crisis.

Anniversaries

Classic Folk

On this edition of Classic Folk, Jane and Phil are looking at music that celebrates anniversaries and bonds.

Shared Space Set to Transform Cardiff’s Town Centre

Hunter News 6 June 2022

Part of Cardiff's town centre is set to be transformed into a shared seating and entertainment area.

Hunter healthcare workers hopeful after NSW budget promises, wage increases

Hunter News 6 June 2022

The State Government has announced a raft of major commitments in its upcoming budget on Monday, with hopes it could alleviate the pressure on the Hunter's struggling healthcare system and other sectors.

Legs 3 – 4 – 5 Roma to Cooktown

Todd and Phil's Air Safari

Day 2 and Legs 3-4-5 Roma to Cooktown.

Oyster farmers face uncertain future as disease plagues Port Stephens

Hunter News 3 June 2022

The Hunter's oyster industry could be on the brink of collapse, as a deadly disease forces farmers to destroy millions of dollars worth of produce.

Alan Hicks in recital

Hunter Rostrum

Alan Hicks gave the first piano recital in the newly-completed Concert Hall at the Conservatorium in Newcastle. The recital on this edition of Hunter Rostrum was given in 1992.

Newcastle bus drivers shut off the engines for four-hour strike