PM sets Voice to Parliament referendum date 14 October
Save the date: The Australian Indigenous Voice referendum will take place on Saturday 14 October, with voters asked to write 'Yes' or 'No'
Is it demo time for Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre?
It's your last chance to have a say on the future of the Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre as it takes one step closer to demolition.
Police ramp up search for missing Beresfield man Raymond Peterson
Port Stephens-Hunter Police District is ramping up its search for missing Beresfield man Raymond Peterson.
Cessnock to boast new fire station
Cessnock is set to be the home of a much-needed new fire station after FRNSW confirmed the purchase of a site at 7-11 Cessnock Street.
MP Greg Piper joins fight for gambling reform as $95 billion lost to pokies
Gambling is robbing the NSW community of $95 billion a year, prompting Lake Macquarie Independent MP Greg Piper to join a push for change.
Vehicle collides with parked trailer during police pursuit at Aberglasslyn
A woman is assisting police with their inquiries after a vehicle collided with a parked trailer at Aberglasslyn on Monday afternoon.
Time to make high-speed rail a reality: Newcastle MP
Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon believes it’s time to make high-speed rail a reality in Australia, after the HSRA's first meeting in the city.
Oyster Cove illegal dumping offender fined $100,000 Â
A Port Stephens LGA-based asbestos removal business is out of pocket to the tune of $100,000 after being found guilty of illegal dumping.
Newcastle Airport defence, aerospace dreams a step closer
Years after turning the first sod on the project, Newcastle Airport has received planning approval for the first Astra Aerolab buildings.
CN pushes ahead with plans to host women’s State of Origin
Women’s State of Origin matches could head to McDonald Jones Stadium in the foreseeable future if a City of Newcastle plan comes to fruition.
Broadmeadow precinct project gets go-ahead
The development of the Broadmeadow precinct will continue after the sudden resignation of Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp pushed pause on plans.
Three boys charged after police pursuit throughout Wallsend
Three teenagers, one as young as 13, will appear in children’s court following a pursuit by police of a stolen car at Newcastle.
New electric trains on track for Newcastle in 2024
The NSW Government has reached an agreement to get the full complement of New Intercity Fleet trains on the tracks, including the Hunter.
Mining industry celebrates Knights’ victory, job rises in Hunter
Buoyed by the highly-successful Voice for Mining Day, the NSW Minerals Council is celebrating a massive rise in job numbers throughout NSW.
Upper Hunter MP urges Labor to support vital community program
Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell fears for the future of vital projects throughout NSW if Labor cuts a valuable regional initiative.
Hunter policing numbers receive a boost
The local constabulary ranks will increase by seven after Class 359 was attested at the Goulburn Police Academy this week.
Lostock-Glennies Creek Dam Pipeline Project gaining momentum
Hunter residents will have an opportunity to find out more about the proposed Lostock Dam to Glennies Creek Dam Pipeline Project next week.
Man who terrified woman charged with firearm, domestic violence offences near Cessnock
A man has been charged with firearms and domestic violence offences following a terrifying incident in the Hunter region this week.
Charges laid after North Lambton assault, car theft
A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged assault and stolen car at North Lambton earlier this week.
New contractor appointed to fix Bathers Way
Following a major setback, the collapse of civil designer Lloyd Group, the Bathers Way project is set for completion under a new contractor.
800% rent rise threatens future of Club Lambton
What do you do when your landlord bumps up your lease by a whopping 800% in less than 12 months? That's what the Club Lambton CEO is asking.
