The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

Police have arrested 45 people - including a man in the Hunter - and seized eight firearms, a hydraulic press and more than 20kg of MDMA and other prohibited drugs, during statewide raids targeting organised crime under Operation Hawk this week.

Spa*ark Energy has applied for a geothermal exploration license covering around 850 square kilometers between Singleton and Muswellbrook.

The Morrison government came within 24 hours of unveiling a $250 million infrastructure package to support the establishment of a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle but dumped the commitment over concerns that it would be seen as promoting Chinese interests in Australia.

Can the Liberal Party rediscover its sense of purpose without being distracted by the issues and personalities that Australians now seem to have rejected at the ballot box?

Federal election 2022: Early evening situation report from the Hunter electorate

AGL, Australia's largest climate polluter, says its proposed corporate demerger represents a critical step in its push to reduce emissions in the Hunter Valley.

The Nationals get less than half the vote of the Greens but have 10 times as many MPs. Go figure.

Such large flocks indicate the birds are in crisis, says expert.

The University of Newcastle will significantly increase its offerings in hospitality and tourism, agricultural science and wine making as part of its plans to expand its presence in the Upper Hunter.