In a devastating blow to locals and businesses, the Hunter Valley Steamfest has had to be cancelled for the fourth …
Meeting for stranded Gillieston Heights residents tonight
Flooding in the Maitland area over the past week has highlighted some urgent needs according to Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison. …
Flood update Hunter Valley Friday 8th July
The Lower Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge) was last recorded to have hit 10.36 metres and rising. The river …
Flood update Hunter Valley Thursday 7th July
Rain is still falling right across the Hunter Valley leaving locals on high alert as river levels continue to rise …
Flood update Hunter Valley Wednesday 6th July
The Bureau of Meteorology says the Hunter and Wollombi catchments are experiencing an unprecedented flood event with major flooding in …
How the Hunter stacked up in the 2021 Census
The 2021 Census data has been released today and shows the Australian population has grown by 2 million people since …
Six new police recruits to join Hunter police force
The NSW Police Force’s newest recruits are being sworn in on Friday morning at a an Attestation ceremony in Goulburn. …
Man charged over fatal pedestrian crash at Maitland
A man has been charged after a pedestrian was killed at Maitland on Tuesday morning. About 6:30am emergency services were …
Pedestrian killed after being struck by a truck at Maitland
Tragedy on the Hunter’s roads this morning with a pedestrian killed after being struck by a truck at Maitland. Emergency …
Seven local councils to increase their rates
Just when you thought the cost of living crisis could not get any worse, seven local councils have successfully applied …