Beekeepers in NSW will be required to undertake more surveillance under changes to the state’s Varroa Mite Emergency Order. There …
Push to attract half a million to the regions
The Regional Institute Australia (RIA) has challenged governments to attract an extra half a million people to regional Australia, including …
Motorcyclist dies in crash at Wollombi
A motorcyclist has died in a crash at Wollombi. Emergency services were called to the Great North Road at Fernances …
Mount Pleasant Optimisation Project conditionally approved
An application for a mine extension near Muswellbrook has been conditionally approved by the state’s independent planning body. The applicant …
Boost for Maitland’s St John Ambulance
The Maitland division of St John Ambulance has been given a boost with a new vehicle and stretcher thanks to …
Monopoly heads to the Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley residents will soon be able to buy property at a much cheaper rate, with Monopoly rolling out a …
Former Newcastle billionaire Tinkler launches bid for Dartbrook mine
Former Hunter billionaire Nathan Tinkler has made a takeover bid for a mine he used to own in the region. …
Wild weather on the way for the Hunter today
Some wild weather is on the way to the Hunter today with wind, rain and even some hail on the …
Eradication of Hunter honeybees continues today
All beehives in Newcastle, the Central Coast and the Hunter areas which are within the eradication zones will start to …
Police numbers boosted in the Hunter
Police numbers have received a small boost on the ground in the Hunter with more recruits graduating from the Police …