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Interim report reveals runaway coal train reached 90km/h in Hunter Valley

August 6, 2026 8:48 am

An interim report into a runaway coal train incident in the Hunter Valley has found the three-locomotive, 96-wagon train reached...

Upper Hunter Winter Sleep Out returns tonight

August 6, 2026 8:41 am

The Upper Hunter Winter Sleep Out returns tonight, as part of Homelessness Week. The event will be held at Singleton...

Inquiry calls for Calvary Mater to be brought into public hands

August 5, 2026 12:14 pm

A parliamentary inquiry has unanimously recommended Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle be brought into public hands, following evidence of serious...

Federal funding to help GPs and nurses better engage male patients

August 4, 2026 1:47 pm

GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other primary healthcare workers can now access the Movember Men in Mind program, aimed at helping...

Police appeal for help after break-in and pursuit in Cessnock

August 4, 2026 7:36 am

Police are appealing for public assistance following a break and enter and a car pursuit in the Hunter Valley. About...

Man dies in truck incident at Hunter Valley mine

August 4, 2026 6:21 am

A man has died following a crash at a coal mine in the Hunter Valley yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were...

EnergyCo delays New England REZ aerial survey until September

July 31, 2026 10:12 am

EnergyCo has rescheduled aerial survey work for the New England Renewable Energy Zone, pushing the operation back from mid-July to...

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