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The wearing of masks is no longer mandatory on public transport, taxis, and rideshare cars across the Hunter and New South Wales from Wednesday.

A local MP is hoping to recognise the work of Maitland volunteers as part of the new Community Heroes Initiative. 

The rollout of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine or second booster has been launched in the Hunter today, ahead of an expected surge in cases in Winter.

The John Hunter and other regional hospitals are beginning to take on patients from Sydney hospitals, with serious concerns the city won't be able to keep up with the demand for beds as COVID cases rise.

A popup vaccination clinic at Maitland Showground on Thursday has been a huge success, despite highlighting the serious demand for the shot across the Hunter.

The Independent Education Union is pushing for teachers across the Hunter and the State to be prioritised in NSW’s vaccination...

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

Eligible Hunter residents can now make a booking to receive their AstraZeneca COVID shot, with the roll out at Hunter GP clinics starting on Monday.