PARVO OUTBREAK HITS THE UPPER HUNTER

The Upper Hunter is battling an outbreak of a highly contagious virus that’s killed dozens of dogs. The region is now the subject... 

CESSNOCK HIGH TURNS 75

Most of us leave high school relieved that we don’t have to return – but for Neville Bothwell, it’s been quite... 

WEATHER UPDATE: CALMER WEEKEND

It has been a wild 24 hours on the Mid North Coast with 250mm falling on and near Coffs Harbour the biggest May rain in 14 years. 150... 

FREE WI-FI A BIG BONUS FOR LOCALS AND VISITORS TO NEWCASTLE

There’s a new benefit to being in Newcastle’s CBD, with free high-speed Wi-Fi now on offer at 43 hotspots. Businesses have... 

NEW CLINIC OPENS AT JOHN HUNTER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

For children with serious medical conditions, regular hospital visits can be quite intimidating. But after three years of... 

ROBERTSON CRIES FOUL OVER FOSSIL FUEL COMMENTS

The state Opposition Leader claims he’s been “misrepresented” over comments he made at a coal forum in the Hunter... 

SHEARS CLICK AS SEASON GETS UNDERWAY

For decades, Australia rode on the sheep’s back, with our wool production providing prosperity and some of the most enviable... 

FORGACS WORKERS WALK OFF THE JOB

Hundreds of Forgacs workers walked off the job today over a pay dispute. More stoppages are planned next week, but the shipbuilding...