Resilience NSW have established Flood Recovery Centres across affected areas of the Hunter. A number of government agencies, including housing, …
Coal trains slowly getting back on the tracks
Coal trains resumed on the Hunter Valley rail network last night as the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) starts to …
Hunter Valley Steamfest cancelled for the fourth time
In a devastating blow to locals and businesses, the Hunter Valley Steamfest has had to be cancelled for the fourth …
State government throws historic Victoria Theatre a multi-million dollar lifeline
The state government has thrown the historic Victoria Theatre in Newcastle a multi-million dollar lifeline, which could see the doors …
Man under police guard following alleged car jacking and pursuit in the Hunter
A man is under police guard in the John Hunter Hosptial, following an alleged carjacking and pursuits across the Hunter …
Flood recovery funding expanded to more Hunter LGA’s
The local government areas of Maitland, Singleton, Lake Macquarie and Dungog have now been identified as Natural Disaster Zones They …
Two local Surf Life Savers praised for heroic flood rescue
A baby, who stopped breathing, has been rescued from the flooded town of Bulga. His mother called for help around …
Pair rushed to hospital with burns following hotel fire at Warners Bay
Two people are being treated for burns after a fire broke out at a hotel in Warners Bay on Thursday …
Singleton residents urged to prepare for possible evacuation
Residents of low-lying parts of Singleton are being urged to prepare for a possible evacuation. The State Emergency Service says …
Wollombi Tavern inundated by flood waters
Locals in low lying areas of Wollombi are being urged to relocate immediately as the major flood level is exceeded …