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Hunter building compliance blitz wraps up after March inspections

April 20, 2026 9:18 am

A major joint operation between Building Commission NSW and SafeWork NSW in the Hunter Region has wrapped up, following weeks...

El Niño drought threatens rural recovery and health in Hunter regions

April 20, 2026 8:40 am

Rural communities across NSW are facing renewed pressure as intensifying drought conditions threaten recovery efforts from recent flooding, with El...

Teenager dies in Greta crash

April 20, 2026 7:03 am

A driver has died after crashing into a tree in the state’s Hunter Region on Friday. About 2pm, emergency services...

Westpac Rescue Helicopter responds to two Hunter emergencies

April 20, 2026 5:07 am

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to two separate emergency incidents across the Hunter region on Friday 17 April. Just...

Hazard reduction burns underway across Upper Hunter as conditions align

April 17, 2026 11:08 am

Hazard reduction burning is continuing across parts of the Upper Hunter, with the NSW Rural Fire Service taking advantage of...

‘Embarrassing’: Man mistakenly released from prison arrested in Newcastle

April 17, 2026 9:52 am

A man mistakenly released from a northern NSW prison has been arrested in Newcastle following a two‑day police search. Kyle...

Contactless bus payments roll out to Muswellbrook

April 17, 2026 8:01 am

Contactless payments are now available on bus services in Muswellbrook, as part of a statewide upgrade to public transport across...

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Exploring Renewable Gas

March 26, 2026 10:34 am

Global fuel supply disruptions are a timely warning for New South Wales, with forecasts pointing to a tightening gas market...

Hume Highway roadwork at Marulan

February 13, 2026 8:49 am

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week on the Hume Highway at Marulan for road repair work. Concrete road...

Two critically injured after Falls Creek crash

February 13, 2026 8:39 am

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