HunterNews

Police have released a CCTV image of two people they wish to speak with following an alleged arson attack at Lake Macquarie Council's Administration Centre last month.

Hunter businesses could soon be required to accept cash for essential items like fuel and groceries.

Three people have been saved from a fire that has destroyed a home at Aberdare.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Muswellbrook a little after 1pm today.

Newcastle Police have commenced inquiries into a man reported missing from Taree and are calling for public assistance to help find him.

Police have charged a fifth man over his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a man at Rutherford earlier this year.

More than $60 million will be invested by the state and federal government's over the next five years for the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.

A $500,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person/s responsible for the suspicious death of Cecilia Devine.

The Federal Opposition says the site of the former Liddell Power Station is still key to its nuclear plan despite recent earthquakes and operator AGL's refusal to cooperate.

Lake Macquarie residents can now enjoy increased safety and ease when walking and cycling, following the completion of new paths in the area.