Emergency services have a new weapon to fight pollution hazards in Newcastle waterways. The state government buying a fleet of …
Additional 1,300 hectares of National Parks announced by State Government
More than 1000 hectares of bush-land in the Hunter are to be put aside for local wildlife conservation and protection …
Hunter beaches in tip-top shape even after heavy rainfall and flooding
A new report shoes local beaches are still in good nick, even after all the wet weather events which have …
Kooragang Island company fined over Hunter River spill
The state’s environment watchdog has fined a Kooragang Island coal company for a spill into the Hunter River. The Environment …
Koala protection groups pen letter to NSW Premier for faster action on population crisis
A coalition of 17 wildlife protection groups have penned an open letter to NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet calling for the …
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 …
Cessnock Council wants your thoughts on their environment strategy
Cessnock City Council is asking for feedback on how it can make its services more environmentally friendly. They’ve released a …