With the Local Government Elections less than two weeks away, candidates are telling locals what they promise to do if …
Fourth person arrested over shooting of David King at Port Stephens
Police have charged a fourth man over the shooting of David King at Port Stephens. Emergency services were called to …
North Stockton beach clean up begins
The cleanup of North Stockton beach has begun this week to remove buried waste that could cause an environmental disaster. …
Climate activist jailed over coal protests
A climate activist who stopped a coal train for five hours in the Hunter has been sentenced to 12 months …
The Hunter River has peaked in the Upper Hunter, more localised flooding possible today
The Hunter River has peaked in the Upper Hunter but more localised flooding is possible this afternoon. The Buraeu of …
Cessnock Council scores $2 million for road projects
Cessnock City Council has scored just over two million dollars from the federal government for three key projects. Under the …
Gregson Park Masterplan to go to Council after community feedback
The Gregson park masterplan is set to be presented to council tonight, with new changes emerging as a result of …
Live entertainment set to be in the spotlight this summer
Newcastle residents will be treated to a summer of music, with council announcing funding for live music across the city’s …
Schools closed in the Hunter to start the week
There are a couple of schools shut in the Hunter due to positive COVID-19 cases. Cardiff Public and Waratah West …
Minor flooding in the Upper Hunter
A minor flood warning has been issued in the Upper Hunter by the Bureau of Meteorology. Moderate rainfall across the …