Port Stephens Councillors have opted to defer a decision on whether the council will apply for a rate rise. Last …
Funding confirmed for Hunter projects in Labor’s first Budget
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered what he says is a “solid and sensible” budget. Not everyone is a winner, …
Police believe missing Coffs Harbour man may be in Newcastle
Police believe a missing man from Coffs Harbour may be in Newcastle. 23-year-old Brandon Kelly was last seen at a …
Date set for vote on Port of Newcastle Bill
A date has been set for a vote on the a draft piece of legislation, seeking to remove a container …
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 …
Elderly woman saved from house fire at Tenambit
An elderly woman has suffered smoke inhalation during a kitchen fire at Tenambit on Thursday afteroon. Fire and Rescue NSW …
Three men and a woman arrested and charged over major drug supply ring in Hunter and Central Coast
Police have arrested and charged three men and a woman in relation to an alleged major drug supply ring in …
Robodebt cases to be scrapped by federal government
Locals affected by the former federal government’s Robodebt scheme have been thrown a lifeline. The current government says 197,000 Australian’s …
Knights winger Dominic Young named Man of the Match in Rugby League World Cup debut
Newcastle Knights winger Dominic Young has been named Man of the Match in his senior debut for England overnight, in …
Transport Safety watchdog investigating fatal helicopter crash near Maitland
The Australian Safety Transport Bureau (ASTB) says it’s begun an investigation onto a fatal helicopter crash near Maitland earlier this …