A win for the climate or the ‘death of mining’: Reactions flood in to High Court’s dismissal of Mount Pleasant extension October 8, 2026 8:21 amThe High Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal by MACH Energy over the approval of its Mount Pleasant coal...
High Court dismisses MACH Energy appeal over Mount Pleasant coal mine extension October 7, 2026 10:38 amThe High Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal by MACH Energy over the approval of its Mount Pleasant coal...
Nominations open for 2027 Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day Awards October 7, 2026 9:55 amUpper Hunter Shire Council is calling on the community to help recognise the people and groups who make a difference,...
$1.74 billion Regional Corridors Upgrade Program to target Newcastle to Dubbo and Muswellbrook to Armidale routes October 7, 2026 7:32 amMore than 1.74 billion dollars will be invested in three key New South Wales road corridors to improve safety and...
High Court to rule on Mount Pleasant coal mine in landmark climate case October 7, 2026 4:20 amThe High Court of Australia will today hand down its ruling in the nation’s first climate change case to reach...
Roadworks and oversize loads to cause delays between Newcastle and the Central West October 6, 2026 7:16 amMotorists travelling between the Port of Newcastle and the Central West are being urged to allow extra time again this...
More than 1,400 cannabis plants seized in Hunter Valley drug operation October 2, 2026 12:25 pmMore than 1,400 cannabis plants have been seized and two men charged after a series of search warrants were executed...