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The boards of Newcastle Permanent and the Greater Bank have both endorsed the proposal to merge the Hunter mutuals.

The Newcastle Ocean Baths has shut its doors today and won't be open for at least another year, as works kick off, including a new pump system and a renewed boardwalk.

Protestors have gathered in Newcastle this morning, rallying against the possibility of a nuclear submarine base in the city.

Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in the Hunter New England Health District.

Newcastle's been shortlisted as a potential location for a new submarine base to house the country's nuclear-powered fleet in the future.

Federal Labor says it will deliver a $40 million project to upgrade Mandalong Road between Morisset and the M1, if it wins Government in the upcoming Federal Election.

The Former Agriculture Minister is backing a push for the Port of Newcastle to open to container trade and grain exports.

Local governments across New South Wales have voted to ban property developers and real estate agents from standing for elected councils.

The Kurri Kurri Mulletfest has celebrated its fifth anniversary, for the first weekend after most COVID restrictions were dropped by the State Government.

The Hunter's Ukrainian community is calling on the region to show solidarity with the country and it's people, following the Russian invasion on Thursday.