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News$350,000 boost expands Rehab In The Home across southern Lake Macquarie
NSW Government invests $350,000 to expand Rehab In The Home services across southern Lake Macquarie, funded through the 2026-27 State Budget.
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NewsNSW Government invests $350,000 to expand Rehab In The Home service
The NSW Government is investing $350,000 to expand the Rehab In The Home service across southern Lake Macquarie, funded through the 2026–27 State Budget.
Read moreNewsOne Nation names Mike Newman NSW leader to contest Cessnock seat
One Nation has named Mike Newman its NSW leader for the March 2027 state election, with the 54-year-old to contest the Labor-held seat of Cessnock.
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NewsHVO tells IPC Future Jobs Bill may never become law
Hunter Valley Operations tells the NSW Independent Planning Commission the Future Jobs and Investment Bill may never become law as mine decision nears.
Read moreNewsCalvary Mater ED wait times hit worst level on record
BHI data shows one in ten Calvary Mater Newcastle ED patients spent almost 15 hours or more there in Jan–Mar 2026, the worst result on record.
Read moreNewsBanned Swansea NDIS provider faces Federal Court over alleged breaches
A Swansea woman banned from NDIS work after a fraud conviction faces Federal Court action over alleged breaches of her banning order.
Read moreHunter Indoor Sports Centre cost reportedly rises to $102 million
The Hunter Indoor Sports Centre at Broadmeadow/New Lambton has reportedly risen from about $82m to $102m as the project awaits NSW planning approval.
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30 AugCyclist knocked from bike by masked youths on Fernleigh Track
A cyclist was allegedly set upon by a group of masked youths on the Fernleigh Track, with police investigating the attack on the popular Newcastle-Lake Macquarie shared pathway.
NewsHunter maternity units under strain as midwife shortage bites
Midwife shortages are straining Hunter maternity services, with the region's chief midwife calling for more staff to be recruited.
NewsWeet-Bix wearable blankets recalled over missing fire hazard warning label
Sanitarium recalls Weet-Bix Wearable Blankets over missing fire hazard warning labels, with consumers urged to stop use and seek a full refund.
NewsTwo Hunter researchers awarded $100,000 each in Innovator Fellowships
Dr Geshani Jayasuriya and Dr Heather Murray have each won $100,000 through the 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovator Fellowships delivered by HMRI.
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05 AugUniversity of Newcastle and HMRI researchers secure $4 million in NHMRC grants
University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers have secured more than $4 million in NHMRC Investigator Grants to fund three health research projects.
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28 JulyHunter Mayors urge NSW Government to establish Future Jobs Authority
Hunter Mayors call on the NSW Government to urgently establish the Future Jobs and Investment Authority following mine extension hearing evidence.
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23 JulyNewcastle researchers land $4.9 million grant to improve childcare nutrition
University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers have secured a $4.9 million grant to improve nutrition in Australian childcare services.
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23 July$4.9 million grant to improve nutrition in Australian childcare services
University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers awarded $4.9m to improve nutrition in Australian childcare services through NSW-wide trials.
News07 JulyUniversity of Newcastle technology could speed up recovery for burns patients
University of Newcastle researchers develop wound dressing technology that could speed up recovery for burns patients, achieving 90% wound closure in testing.
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01 JulyHunter New England patients gain local access to clinical trials
Hunter New England Clinical Trials will give locals access to clinical trials closer to home, with a new facility at John Hunter Hospital.
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01 JulyNew clinical trials program brings treatments closer to Hunter New England patients
Hunter New England Clinical Trials unites HMRI, the local health district and University of Newcastle to deliver trials closer to home for patients.
News26 JuneUniversity of Newcastle study finds social media ban has limited early impact
University of Newcastle study finds more than 85 per cent of under 16s still using restricted social media platforms three months after Australia's ban.
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26 JuneUniversity of Newcastle study finds social media age ban shows limited early impact
University of Newcastle research finds more than 85 per cent of under 16s still using restricted social media platforms three months after Australia's age ban.
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