Investigations are underway following a fatal car accident in the Hunter yesterday. Just before 11 am emergency crews were called …
Rate rise on the way for Hunter councils
Some Hunter council ratepayers will face a significant rise in rates next financial year. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal …
Five people charged with 81 offences across the Hunter Valley
Five people are before the courts charged with 81 trespass, illegal hunting and malicious damage offences across the Hunter Valley …
Teenager airlifted to hospital after being trampled by cow in Hunter Valley
A woman has been airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital after being trampled by a cow in the Hunter Valley. …
Beekeepers required to undertake more surveillance to stay on top of varroa mite
Beekeepers in NSW will be required to undertake more surveillance under changes to the state’s Varroa Mite Emergency Order. There …
Push to attract half a million to the regions
The Regional Institute Australia (RIA) has challenged governments to attract an extra half a million people to regional Australia, including …
Motorcyclist dies in crash at Wollombi
A motorcyclist has died in a crash at Wollombi. Emergency services were called to the Great North Road at Fernances …
Mount Pleasant Optimisation Project conditionally approved
An application for a mine extension near Muswellbrook has been conditionally approved by the state’s independent planning body. The applicant …
Boost for Maitland’s St John Ambulance
The Maitland division of St John Ambulance has been given a boost with a new vehicle and stretcher thanks to …
Monopoly heads to the Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley residents will soon be able to buy property at a much cheaper rate, with Monopoly rolling out a …