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Gillieston students closer to permanent classrooms

News Olivia Arigho -
Permanent classrooms are beginning to take shape at Gillieston Public School as work continues on the school's upgraded facilities. Construction is progressing on the school's major redevelopment ahead of its planned 2027 opening,...

Former Truegain site clean-up complete

News Olivia Arigho -
A major clean-up of one of the Hunter’s most contaminated industrial sites has been completed. The former Truegain waste oil processing plant in Rutherford is now ready for future commercial or industrial use. The...

Residents invited to shape Speers Point Park

News Olivia Arigho -
Lake Macquarie residents will soon have the chance to help shape the future of Speers Point Park. Councillors have endorsed the public exhibition of a draft Plan of Management and Master Plan for...

Hunter rail line gets 692 extra seats

News Olivia Arigho -
Hunter commuters are set to benefit from hundreds of extra seats on some of the region's busiest rail services. The NSW Government is increasing capacity on the Newcastle and Central Coast line with...

Hazard reduction burn planned for Shoal Bay

News Olivia Arigho -
A hazard reduction burn is planned for Tomaree National Park this week, with parts of Shoal Bay set to close while crews carry out the work. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service...

Port Stephens teen donates lifelong locks

Community Olivia Arigho -
A Port Stephens teenager is saying goodbye to her signature long hair for a cause close to her heart. Thirteen-year-old Kyla Wilkins, from Corlette, will cut off her hair on Friday 24 July...

Man injured in Salt Ash three-vehicle crash

News Olivia Arigho -
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with serious leg injuries following a three-vehicle crash at Salt Ash this morning. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to...

Same-day Amazon lands in Newcastle

News Olivia Arigho -
Newcastle shoppers can now receive Amazon orders within hours, with the online retail giant expanding its Prime Free Same-Day Delivery service. The rollout covers Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens and Cessnock, allowing...

Commonwealth Hotel backs epilepsy awareness

Community Lucy Proctor -
A sea of purple will fill the sidelines this week, as the Wanderers host their annual Ladies Day, honouring the memory of much-loved local Claire Hogan. Players will take to the field at...

Upgraded Weston Bears Park to host A-League team

News Olivia Arigho -
Weston Bears FC will host A-League outfit Melbourne City FC in the Australia Cup Round of 32 next month, with the club set to showcase their upgraded home ground. The match will kick...

Hunter councils secure $9 million in funding

News Olivia Arigho -
Hunter councils will share almost $9 million in funding for infrastructure projects supporting growing communities and new housing. The NSW Government has announced 30 councils will receive almost $54 million through the first...

Woman dies in New England Highway crash

News Olivia Arigho -
A man has been charged following a fatal crash near Greta that claimed the life of a 75-year-old woman earlier this week. Emergency services were called to the New England Highway at Harpers...

Applications open for Port Stephens mayoral scholarships

News Olivia Arigho -
Port Stephens students preparing to start university or TAFE next year can now apply for a $2,000 scholarship through Port Stephens Council's Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program. Applications for the 2026-27 program are open,...

Eddie’s opens inside historic Shepherds Hill Cottage

News Olivia Arigho -
Two young Newcastle hospitality operators are behind the city’s newest café, bringing a fresh chapter to one of its most historic coastal landmarks. Noke Group directors Noah Leonard, 24, and Blake Gontier, 27,...

New $2.8 million Belmont Wharf opens

News Olivia Arigho -
Belmont residents can once again enjoy access to Lake Macquarie, with a new $2.8 million wharf officially opened. The upgraded Belmont Wharf replaces the previous 50-year-old timber jetty with a larger, more durable...

D’Vine Festival returns bigger than ever

Food & Wine Olivia Arigho -
If you've been looking for the perfect excuse to escape Newcastle for a weekend without having to travel too far, this is it. With Early Bird Festival Passes ending 31 July, now's the time...

Newcastle Knights pay tribute to Scott Dureau

News Olivia Arigho -
The Newcastle Knights have paid tribute to former halfback Scott Dureau following his death at the age of 39 after a long battle with cancer. Dureau played 42 NRL games for the Knights...

Hunter Valley business desperate to find stolen food trailer

News Olivia Arigho -
A Hunter Valley business owner has been left thousands of dollars out of pocket after a food truck was stolen from a Pokolbin winery. Entwine Hunter Valley owner Joe Wojarski said the trailer...

Thrive delivers major rail restoration project

Charity Olivia Arigho -
Mai-Wel's social enterprise, Thrive Ground Maintenance, has completed a major restoration project for Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) at a rail storage yard in Denman. The work improved the Upper Hunter site while...

Newly completed North Rothbury home enters the market

Property Olivia Arigho -
A newly built family home in the growing North Rothbury community has come onto the market, offering generous living spaces and modern finishes. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, built by McDonald Jones, has been...

Hunter mine land could unlock thousands of jobs

News Olivia Arigho -
Thousands of jobs could be created across the Hunter as governments look to transform former mining sites into new industrial precincts. Draft masterplans for the Mount Arthur site at Muswellbrook and Macquarie Coal...
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