19+ hour, 35+ min ago   (833+ words) Ask anyone who lives in this Newcastle suburb why they stay, and you'll probably get the same answer: once you settle in, it's hard to find a reason to leave. Popular for its two main villages around Regent Street and…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (697+ words) An Upper Hunter engineering company has emerged from a bumper field of contenders to be named the region's Business of the Year at the sector's annual awards gala, this year marking a milestone anniversary. Morgan Engineering, based at McDougalls Hill…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (480+ words) No one knew the inherent dangers of mining more than Paul 'Chook' Phillips. An industry veteran, Mr Phillips worked at pits across the Hunter and in Queensland. He knew hundreds of miners, some of whom tragically died on the job....

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (572+ words) Who among us wouldn't want to use a workspace which feels inviting and luxurious? "As the owners and designers of iCo Creative Workspace, our vision was to address wellbeing at the foundational design level rather than treating OHS (workplace health…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (639+ words) A Newcastle childcare centre embroiled in a months-long financial battle has suddenly closed its doors this week. The Little Unicorn on Honeysuckle informed parents on Tuesday September 9 that it would not open on Wednesday after its general manager resigned. A…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (382+ words) The Hunter's business community is preparing for its night of nights, with the 2026 Business Hunter Awards set to shine a spotlight on the region's most outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs and community organisations following a record-breaking year for entries. More than 300 submissions…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (537+ words) Hunter-based senator Ross Cadell will move a motion calling for an inquiry into the impacts of large renewable energy projects on regional communities such as the Upper Hunter and New England. The push follows recent comments from Prime Minister Anthony…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (505+ words) It would be wonderful if the facade could be preserved for inclusion in the redevelopment of the site as this would blend in well with the restored Bellevue Hotel diagonally opposite. If there are structural problems with doing this, then…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (499+ words) Coal-fired power stations including Eraring should be forced to pay carbon costs if they operate past their agreed closure dates, Smart Energy Council chief executive David McElrea has argued. The council's push to accelerate the clean energy transition comes weeks…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (324+ words) Ford Australia has announced a move to a seven-year warranty, retaining its unlimited kilometre status, as of September 1, 2026. The confirmation was presented to media at a Ford Australia event called 'Ford Uncovered' at which the Blue Oval confirmed the 2027 Ford…...