#2NUR

The varroa mite outbreak at the Port of Newcastle has sparked concern, Australia's biosecurity systems aren't up to scratch.

The State Government is set to spend more than $200,000 on a pair of projects, developing videos to better support victims and practitioners in the justice system in Newcastle.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a new 30-year roadmap, hoping to safeguard the electricity grid across the Hunter and the country against further energy crises.

Hunter beekeepers are facing a tough future, after a deadly parasite detected at the Port of Newcastle has led to emergency orders across the state.

The State Government is standing firm, claiming it can't take responsibility for sand nourishment works at Stockton Beach, despite another taskforce meeting with the Deputy Premier.

A man is now facing charges after a pedestrian was allegedly fatally hit by a truck at South Maitland yesterday. 

Hunter MPs have raised concern, the region's lost out when it comes to getting its fair share in the state's latest budget.

Teachers from both public and Catholic schools will strike side-by-side together next Thursday, in a historic first for the two unions.

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

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.