Locals can now vote to decide the names of two cranes working on one of the region’s major health infrastructure …
John Hunter redevelopment reaches new heights
The construction of the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct has reached new heights, with the arrival of a 70-metre …
People in NSW getting the runs at record rate
People in NSW are getting the runs at a record rate at the moment. NSW Health Authorities are asking everyone …
Last quarter stable for Hunter New England Health District
The latest Bureau of Health Information report has been released and it shows a fairly stable result for the Hunter …
Second Judicial Inquiry starts for Hunter mum Kathleen Folbigg today
The first of two blocks of hearings in the second Judicial Inquiry for Hunter mum Kathleen Folbigg begins today. The …
Local fight against COVID-19 closes major chapter
A major chapter in the local fight against COVID-19 will come to an end today, as the Belmont Mass Vaccination …
Free flu jabs extended to July 17
If you haven’t gotten your flu jab yet, the NSW Government is keep them free a little longer to get …
New Maitland Hospital officially open for business
It’s a project locals have been waiting years for, and finally the new Maitland Hospital at Metford is open from …
Lake Macquarie man dies with COVID-19 overnight
A Lake Macquarie man has died with COVID-19 overnight, becoming the Hunter’s fourth death with the virus in the past …
Maitland MP calling for more COVID-19 testing facilities
Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison said she doesn’t know how we’re going to get through the backlog of COVID-19 testing needed …