Newcastle Pride founder Lee-Anne McDougal has been honoured for her work, awarded the NSW Government community service award for her …
Freeze on mining royalties to ease pressure on coal comapnies
After meeting with mining companies in the Hunter, the NSW Government has announced they will freeze royalty taxes for the …
Hunter Sports High named as an Australian Olympic Pathway School
Hunter Sports High is one of seven schools across NSW to be named as a designated Australian Olympic Pathway School. …
Three Hunter women nominated in 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards
Three local women have been recognised as finalists in the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards. Debbie Barwick from …
Korean company knocks major gas project for Newcastle on the head
A proposed liquefied gas terminal for Newcastle has been knocked on the head. Energy Projects and Infrastructure Korea (EPIK) has …
Final sod turned on huge community development in Maitland
After nearly a decade of upgrades around Maitland Regional Sports Complex, work on the final stage is officially underway. Yesterday …
Mt Arthur reviewing options
Mining giant BHP has told workers at their Hunter Valley coalmine they’ve been forced to review their operations which could …
New Ambulance station announced for Branxton
A new ambulance station is coming to Branxton, as the state election campaign heats up. The Labor town was recently …
Lochinvar Rovers shining a little brighter
The Lochinvar Rovers Football Club is now shining a little brighter thanks to a successful $150,000 grant to install floodlights …
Regional Seniors Travel Card now available for locals, except if you live in Newcastle…
The Regional Seniors Travel Card is being offered for another round and some locals are being encouraged to apply. The …