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Police are appealing for information after a woman was shot dead in Stockton in what is believed to be a targeted attack.

Port Stephens Council has passed a motion to remove controversial public furniture from the Shoal Bay shopping strip.

Snow chasers could have their dreams dashed this winter, with a major road closure at Gloucester blocking access to the Barrington Tops.

Bird experts are warning against mouse baits which are set to be distributed across the Hunter Valley, for fears wildlife could die in large numbers.

Efforts to repair erosion on Jimmys Beach could be causing silt to build up in the Myall River, say community members.

The Hunter's western suburbs are set to get new school bus routes later this month, with the hopes to reduce congestion and get kids to and from school more safely.

The revitalisation plan for Toronto Foreshore is still in place despite concerns from residents on the accessibility and need for the foreshore plan to go ahead.

Newcastle's jobless rate is now back to pre-COVID levels, despite some growing pains as we get back to work.

Hunter locals with concerns about their lung health will have the chance to have their questions heard at a community seminar this evening.

Health experts are urging the Hunter to get their COVID-19 jab sooner rather than later, as the region ramps up their vaccine rollout.