Hunter Local News

The Australian Council of Trade Unions are increasing the pressure on Peabody Energy to end its lockout on workers at the United Wambo Washery in the Hunter Valley.

AGL is continuing to refuse pushes to reopen Lake Liddell, with deadly brain-eating amoebas still believed to be inhabiting the waterway.

Police are appealing for information to locate two young adults missing from the Hunter. 

The much-awaited Newcastle Inner City bypass is a step closer with the completion of the section between Rankin Park and Jesmond, ahead of the project's planned opening later this year.

Police are ramping up investigations into a rowdy mass gathering at Mayfield Skate Park on Sunday. 

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Shortland MP Pat Conroy says nothing beats local expertise as former Prime Minister Tony Abbott eyes his federal seat.

An environmentalist group have launched an e-petition calling for the State Government to recognise the Link Road Forest as a national park.

A small town in Singleton has been awarded as the best 'tiny town' in the state. 

New legislation has been passed by the state government ensuring Hunter motorists aren't being ripped off at the bowser.