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Coalition calls for boost to patient travel support scheme

April 21, 2026 6:16 am

The NSW Nationals and Liberals are calling on the State Government to increase funding for the Isolated Patients Travel and...

Aerial pest control program delivers results in Upper Hunter

April 21, 2026 5:53 am

Pest animal numbers have been significantly reduced across the Merriwa–Cassilis area following a coordinated aerial control program conducted in March....

Hunter building compliance blitz wraps up after March inspections

April 20, 2026 9:18 am

A major joint operation between Building Commission NSW and SafeWork NSW in the Hunter Region has wrapped up, following weeks...

El Niño drought threatens rural recovery and health in Hunter regions

April 20, 2026 8:40 am

Rural communities across NSW are facing renewed pressure as intensifying drought conditions threaten recovery efforts from recent flooding, with El...

Teenager dies in Greta crash

April 20, 2026 7:03 am

A driver has died after crashing into a tree in the state’s Hunter Region on Friday. About 2pm, emergency services...

Westpac Rescue Helicopter responds to two Hunter emergencies

April 20, 2026 5:07 am

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to two separate emergency incidents across the Hunter region on Friday 17 April. Just...

Hazard reduction burns underway across Upper Hunter as conditions align

April 17, 2026 11:08 am

Hazard reduction burning is continuing across parts of the Upper Hunter, with the NSW Rural Fire Service taking advantage of...

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