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Red and yellow flags go up as Hunter beach season begins

The start of beach season was marked with a ceremonial flag raising at Merewether Beach on Saturday morning.

Newcastle Herald

Will Perrottet's long-awaited drug reforms work?

Cessnock MP Clayton Barr said the "two chances concept is pretty fair and reasonable".

Newcastle Herald

Hunter police expect more congestion on roads after one-off public holiday

Police are expecting roads in and around the Hunter region to become congested again on Friday evening, as double demerit penalties continue to be in force throughout the weekend.

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Flood watch and livestock warning as Hunter communities remain 'on tenterhooks'

BOM has issued a moderate to minor flood watch warning for the Wollombi Brook and lower Hunter River.

Newcastle Herald

Mums and bubs' lives at risk as another weekend goes by with no doctor

In a regional area of the Hunter New England Health district no obstetricians nor gynaecologists were available all weekend, forcing expectant mothers to drive the 1.5 hours for medical care.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle racing chief hopes drop in Cup day feature fields a one-off

Chief executive Duane Dowell doesn't believe Newcastle Jockey Club should react to a potential one-off and move their cup day features, despite criticism of the size and quality of fields for last Friday's group 3 races. The NJC's two-day spring carnival was an overwhelming success trackside with about 5000 in…

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More than hip service for children over three decades

A HUNTER woman says seeing her children do what she couldn't "means everything", as John Hunter Hospital's paediatric hip screening service celebrates 30 years.

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The man who caused 'irrevocable damage' in the 'local Catholic community and the greater Hunter'

"Kids were frightened, feared him coming near them."

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Valley records 'devastating' rise in rate of recorded sexual assault

The Hunter Valley has experienced a "devastating" rise in the number of sexual assaults reported to police over the past five years - recording the second largest jump in the state.

Newcastle Herald

Artist Rebecca Rath explores 'alien' terrain close to home

"Making the trek to paint in Grawin from my comfortable space of the Hunter Valley was like entering an alien landscape."

Newcastle Herald

'We all miss him very much': Dawn walk at Dixon Park remembers loved ones lost to suicide

Lifeline's Walk With Us for suicide prevention attracts hundreds of Hunter residents.

Newcastle Herald

Positive feedback on EPA climate policy

Hunter business and industry groups have welcomed the NSW EPA's proposal to establish emissions reduction targets for industrial polluters, potentially creating a template for broader national policies to combat climate change.

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How a Hunter marine scientist wormed his way into science history

Eunice dharastii, named after Nelson Bay-based marine scientist Dr David Harasti, has been entered into zoological books as a new species.

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Call to improve Hunter's 'under par' public transport

The state's Future Transport Strategy includes a renewed emphasis on developing a fast rail network with a northern line which would cut travel times between Sydney and Newcastle to "about one hour".

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Dartbrook coal mine sale stalls, current owners lobby shareholders to help pay $100m debt

The mothballed Dartbrook coal mine in the Hunter Valley had three sale bids, but all options have since hit snags.

Newcastle Herald

For Lynette: Hunter family fights for a law and legacy in the wake of killer Chris Dawson's sentence

Lake Macquarie's Greg Simms has spoken of his family's 'comfort' after Chris Dawson was this week convicted of the murder of his sister Lynette

Newcastle Herald

Hunter toddler diagnosed with meningococcal amid awareness push

Health authorities confirmed a toddler from the region had a confirmed case of meningococcal disease, one of the 15 cases across the state this year.

Newcastle Herald

Hope welcomes stadium concert competition in the Hunter

HOPE Estate owner Michael Hope said it was a "strange" move to book Elton John shows at McDonald Jones Stadium, but he maintained any live music is positive for the industry in the Hunter.

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Renters being hit harder in Newcastle than Sydney

Renters in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are forking out a larger portion of their income than Sydneysiders to put a roof over their head according to a new housing affordability report. And saving for a deposit for a unit is also a longer slog in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie compared…

Newcastle Herald

Northern NSW Football hit back after attempt to overthrow board

"The plan to overthrow NNSWF's independent board is unnecessary and robs clubs of the opportunity to guide reform ..."

Newcastle Herald

Rebuilt Wanderers eyeing finals after securing another minor premiership in Hunter Rugby Union

They play Hamilton in the major semi-final on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald

'Are we kidding ourselves here': frustration as Port tries to break out of coal box

It may be the world's largest coal export port, with ships being loaded around the clock, but Port of Newcastle is hoping to move beyond the black rock box and diversify what is carried in and out of the harbour.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Business Awards celebrate resilience in a time of adversity: Complete winners list

The Hunter's outstanding businesses and sole traders were recognised on Friday night as hundreds of owners, operators and community leaders gathered at NEX for the 2022 Hunter Business Awards.

Newcastle Herald

Experts insist personal drug use a health matter not something to jail people over

The endless cycle of the 'war on drugs'

Newcastle Herald

Hunter robodebt victim says saga needs scrutiny of royal commission

A Hunter woman who was incorrectly told she owed thousands of dollars to the federal welfare agency has welcomed the announcement of a royal commission into the robodebt saga.

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