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Correctional officer charged following assault of male inmate at Cessnock

A Correctional officer will appear before court next month after being charged with the alleged assault of a male inmate at Cessnock.

Rural property owners join fight against bushfires in new trial

Rural landowners have less than two weeks to register for a trial scheme designed to enhance rural firefighting capabilities.

Aged care workers wage increase as sector looks ahead

Aged care workers get a minimum wage increase after Fair Work Commission findings, as the sector warns plans needed for aging population.

NSW praised as first state to ban offshore oil and gas in its coastal waters

NSW is being praised for becoming Australia’s first state to ban offshore oil and gas in its coastal waters, slamming the door on PEP-11.

Motorists advised of changed traffic conditions at Hexham

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is set to undertake safety improvements on the Hexham Straight Widening project from this week.

Singleton’s loss is Maitland City Council’s gain

Singleton’s loss is Maitland City Council’s gain following the shock resignation of general manager Jason Linnane.

Two injured after being hit by car doing burn-outs

Two people were injured, and hospitalised, after being hit by a reckless driver performing “burn-outs” overnight in the Port Stephens area.

Crucial step forward for Wollombi Road upgrade

Cessnock City Council is celebrating a significant milestone for the all-important Wollombi Road upgrade project.

Man charged following public place shooting in East Maitland

Raptor Squad North detectives have charged a man following an investigation into a public place shooting in East Maitland earlier this year.

Adam Shultz likely to become new Lake Macquarie mayor

Councillor Adam Shultz has been preselected to take over the role of mayor of Lake Macquarie after Kay Fraser announced her retirement.

Hunter MP slams NAB closure in Cessnock

Hunter MP Dan Repacholi has slammed the National Australia Bank (NAB) for closing its branch in Cessnock, months after the ANZ did likewise.

‘Posting and boasting’ in $26m spend tackling regional crime

'Posting and boasting' will become a criminal offence carrying up to two years' jail time, a change aimed at reducing crime in regional NSW.

Jets lodge racial slur complaint with Football Australia

On the eve of one of its most important games of the season, the Newcastle Jets A-League Women’s side is entangled in a racial slur controversy.

Council launches plans to address Hunter River erosion

Think you have a solution to Hunter River erosion issues? Then now is your time to speak up as MCC seeks public feedback on plans.

Port Waratah Coal Services fined $15,000 for ‘polution incident’

A “pollution incident” during ship-loading activities in Newcastle Harbour has resulted in a $15,000 fine to Port Waratah Coal Services.

Second man charged over armed robbery at The Commy

A second man has been charged following an investigation into an armed robbery at The Commonwealth Hotel last month.

Homelessness NSW says lack of housing ‘unacceptable’

“Our ability to give NSW’s most vulnerable communities a roof over their heads is falling while housing stress and homelessness soar."

Police search for man who exposed himself to three women on bus at Charlestown

Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following an alleged sexual act on a bus at Charlestown last month.

2024 NAPLAN testing kicks off in classrooms across the Hunter

Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 students from across the Hunter have begun a new-look NAPLAN testing program this week.

What do you think the new $5 banknote should look like?

A story, a location, an idea, an instrument or an object that binds a community - any ideas for the new $5 banknote? The RBA wants to know.

Child’s play: $190,000 for Cessnock early learners

A trio of Cessnock early learning centres are preparing for upgrades after sharing in $190,000 in government grants.
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