October 2026
Newcastle invited to walk for women recovering from breast cancer
The Hunter community is being invited to walk in support of local women at YWCA Hunter Region’s Walk for ENCORE, held at...
Meet the robot scientists transforming research discovery
University of Newcastle scientists are trialling two advanced chemistry robots capable of rapidly testing thousands of c...
$150 million investment to deliver 100 years of water security for the Lower Hunter
Hunter Water is proposing to invest more than $150 million to strengthen long-term water security for the Lower Hunter t...
$20 Million Vision for Newcastle’s Historic Station
A $20 million investment by Ashbridge Capital could see Newcastle’s former railway station restored and reimagined as a ...
September 2026
Inaugural scholarship recipient determined to honour legacy of beloved Councillor
A Newcastle sustainability advocate who co-founded two community-led climate action groups has become the first recipien...
The Hunter’s largest fundraising breakfast celebrates 20th anniversary this October
The Breast Care Breakfast has been a staple event in the Hunter community for the past 20 years, and this year celebrate...
$2.5 billion investment in the Hunter's future
More than 1,000 Hunter jobs are secure, after the Albanese and the Minns Labor Governments have jointly contributed $2.5...
August 2026
Full steam ahead on Muswellbrook Bypass
The $381 million Muswellbrook Bypass is powering forward with early work well underway and a refined design to deliver s...
$500 million investment in Hunter steelmaking
Greensteel Australia announced on 7 July that it has secured the historic 70,000 sqm site at 51 Industrial Drive, Mayfie...
Securing the Hunter's future: Jobs and investment from mining land reuse
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments and Muswellbrook and Lake Macquarie councils are working together to secure the...
Port of Newcastle powers ahead as first port in NSW with battery storage approval
Port of Newcastle (PON) has become the first port in NSW approved to safely store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries at it...
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