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New life-saving defibrillators to be installed at seven Cessnock sporting facilities

New grants from the state government have allowed for seven sporting faculties in the Cessnock Electorate to receive life-saving defibrillators. Cessnock...

Appeal to help find missing person

Police are appealing to help locate a girl missing from the Hunter region.15-year-old Sophia Holden was last seen at an...

MP reignites pleas for Wallsend flood fix

Hunter News 27 September 2022

Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery has hosted Shadow Minister for Water Rose Jackson on Tuesday morning to discuss the area's flood infrastructure problems. 

John Hunter Picking Up Slack From COVID-Crowded Sydney Hospitals

Hunter News 25 August 2021

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.

Hunter Domestic Violence Support Organisations Set to Benefit From COVID Grants

Hunter News 30 June 2021

Hunter organisations supporting victims of domestic violence have been given a helping hand in the latest round of a grant program supporting women through the pandemic.

New School Bus Routes For Newcastle’s Western Suburbs

Hunter News 3 June 2021

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.

Health Experts Urging the Hunter to Grab the COVID Jab

Hunter News 21 May 2021

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

The 33 Hunter GPs Rolling Out the AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine from Monday

Hunter News 17 March 2021

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.

Maitland Council Proposes New Plan to Solve City Centre Parking Dilemma

Hunter News 12 March 2021

Maitland Council has put forward a new plan to tackle parking issues in the city centre, allowing workers to use off-street parking and saving popular spots for short-term visitors.

State Government Facing Calls for Further Works on Pacific Highway to Improve Road Safety

Hunter News 18 February 2021

While the Pacific Highway's four lane upgrade has been completed, the NSW Government is now facing calls to invest in further works to help improve the road's safety.