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

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.

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.

Staff at the University of Newcastle are poised to walk off the job later this year, as concern grows around pay and conditions.

There's hope a visit from a parliamentary committee will spur the State Government to take action on critical infrastructure issues at Gillieston Public School.

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is under fire, after an apparent silence following the death of priest and convicted paedophile Vincent Ryan.

Authorities are reminding the public to be prepared, with strong winds and possibly snow forecast across the Barrington Tops for the next three days.

Archaeological excavation have launched at Newcastle's Cathedral Park this week, ahead of a planned revitalization.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky is defending management's financial practices, after it was revealed earlier this week, the University of Newcastle reported a $185 million surplus in its 2021 budget.

Counting continues for the 2022 Federal Election, but Labor has managed to hold on to its four Hunter seats, with the party poised to make Government.