3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (200+ words) Firefighters are attempting to contain a massive blaze, which has ripped through a warehouse in Mayfield on Monday afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews, Hazmat teams and emergency services were called to a commercial premises on the corner of…...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago  (397+ words) Tragically, 355 individuals lost their lives on NSW roads in 2025, including 30 in the Hunter region alone. And, alarmingly, that statewide figure has hit 127 already in 2026. Locally, Lake Macquarie recorded 11 of those 30 deaths, the second-highest toll for fatalities behind the Mid-North Coast....

8+ hour, 20+ min ago  (416+ words) A number of service stations in the Hunter have been fined or warned following an ongoing Fuel Check inspection program. In fact, about 70% of all penalties were issued throughout regional NSW. But, the Central Coast came out on top for…...

7+ hour, 36+ min ago  (315+ words) Principal Kylee Beasley is counting down the days until the new Medowie High School opens its doors. Construction "topped out" on the facility this week, marking a major milestone for the educational precinct" the first to be built in the…...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago  (422+ words) A Hunter man was caught hiding in a homemade hole during a four-day statewide crusade targeting offenders with a history of domestic violence (DV). Operation Amarok XIII, which took place from Wednesday 13 May to Saturday 16 May, is an intelligence-led, offender-focussed initiative…...

11+ hour, 45+ min ago  (317+ words) Jacob Saifiti, Dylan Lucas and Kalyn Ponga will represent the Newcastle Knights on rugby league's biggest stage, State of Origin, next month. Unfortunately, a fourth in Bradman Best was ruled out after the centre sustained a calf injury at training…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (338+ words) Transport for NSW (Tf NSW) is advising motorists of changed traffic conditions as construction continues along the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace. Work resumes across the project this week, from Black Hill to Tomago and Heatherbrae, from 7am to 6pm Monday…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (374+ words) 7 RIDGE STREET, MEREWETHER Just 100 metres from the shoreline, this beautifully-presented Merewether home offers a lifestyle that's hard to beat. Morning swims, coastal walks and ocean breezes become part of your everyday routine with this beautiful abode. Positioned at 7 Ridge Street,…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (247+ words) Stockland Green Hills has launched a new program, which will provide a safe, fun space for young people to bond. The Stockland Youth Collective (SYC) is an innovative initiative designed to support and empower youngsters across the Hunter through connection,…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (523+ words) One of the Hunter Valley's much-loved natural tourist attractions is gearing up to commemorate a major milestone this month. In fact, it's cause for double celebration. Not only will the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens mark its 40th anniversary in style on…...