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NewsCentral Coast gains 187 extra weekly bus services, Newcastle gets 44 new buses
Central Coast gets 187 extra weekly bus services from 22 November, while 44 new locally built buses join Newcastle's network early next year.
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NewsMinns admits One Nation polling strongly in Hunter ahead of 2027
NSW Premier Chris Minns says One Nation is polling strongly in the Hunter and is a real challenge to Labor at the March 2027 state election.
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NewsIPC public meeting set for Hunter Indoor Sports Centre at New Lambton
The NSW Independent Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on 19 November 2026 at Callaghan to consider the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre for New Lambton.
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NewsNewcastle researcher awarded $838,000 to lead national cultural safety project
University of Newcastle researcher Dr Elissa Elvidge wins $838,000 NHMRC grant to lead national Indigenous-led cultural safety project in primary healthcare.
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NewsFuture Jobs and Investment Authority legislated with Hunter first in line
The Future Jobs and Investment Bill has passed NSW Parliament, with the Hunter among the first regions to get a Local Division under the new Authority.
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NewsMajor upgrade begins on Swansea Heads Southern Breakwater at Reids Reserve
Transport for NSW has begun raising and widening the Southern Breakwater at Reids Reserve, Swansea Heads, after 2022 storm damage. Completion due early 2027.
Read moreOrigin Energy plans Eraring power station demolition ahead of 2029 closure
Origin Energy is planning the decommissioning and demolition of Eraring power station on Lake Macquarie ahead of its required closure by 30 April 2029.
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11 OctNewcastle high-speed rail alignment still unsettled during two-year development phase
The Newcastle-end alignment of the Sydney–Newcastle high-speed rail line remains unsettled during the project's two-year development phase.
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08 OctUniversity of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Alex Zelinsky to retire in February 2027
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO will retire in February 2027, Chancellor Patricia Forsythe announced on 7 October 2026.
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06 OctIPC approves Hunter Valley Operations coal mine extension to 2045 with conditions
The NSW IPC has approved the Hunter Valley Operations coal mine continuation near Singleton, extending mining to 2045, with conditions. Federal approval still needed.
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05 OctAirTrunk proposes 540 megawatt data centre on former Kurri Kurri smelter site
AirTrunk proposes a 540MW data centre on the former Kurri Kurri smelter site at Loxford, now at EIS-preparation stage as a State Significant Development.
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24 SeptHigh Speed Rail Authority seeks 20 hectares for advanced manufacturing facility
The High Speed Rail Authority is seeking at least 20 hectares of land between Newcastle and Western Sydney Airport for an advanced manufacturing facility.
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19 SeptConstruction begins on new Caves Beach Ambulance Station at Kayuga Close
Construction has begun on the new Caves Beach Ambulance Station at Kayuga Close, with completion expected in late 2027 under a $615.5 million program.
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14 SeptPowered vessel free zones made permanent at Port Stephens beaches
Powered vessel free zones at Dutchman's Beach, Fly Point and Shoal Bay in Port Stephens are permanent after a successful summer trial.
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08 SeptRSL opposes $5,000 veteran allied health cap affecting 22,000 Hunter veterans
DVA will cap veteran allied health spending at $5,000 a year from July 2027. RSL Australia wants the change withdrawn. Over 22,000 Hunter veterans affected.
NewsShortland received $6.775 million from grants program favouring Labor seats, report finds
A Centre for Public Integrity report finds Shortland received 11 grants worth $6.775m under a $560.9m program that favoured Labor-held seats.
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07 Sept$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.
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.
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07 SeptOne 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.
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.
News05 SeptCalvary 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.
NewsBanned 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.
NewsHunter 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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