Plus, Allison Newstead reward upped, wind-powered bulk carrier arrives, and open-cut mining is ruled out near Aberdeen
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| Money, money, money. $100 million for a Green Hydrogen hub in the Port of Newcastle, $16 million for green hydrogen, $500 million for early work on high-speed rail to Sydney, $268 million for the Muswellbrook bypass and $55 million for a terminal revamp at Newcastle Airport. They're some of the big ticket infrastructure spends around the Hunter. | | See what else has been promised nationally |
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| The New South Wales government has stepped in to ban open-cut mining at the Dartbrook mine site, after horse studs looked to move out of the region. The owner of the mine says it's seeking a moratorium on the decision. | | So, what will this mean? |
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| A wind-powered coal ship? You may well be confused! We don't mean a traditional sailboat. More like a futuristic semi-renewable vessel with a massive hydroscopic sail, which arrived in Newcastle from Japan this week. | | Watch it sail in and read more |
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| The body of Cessnock woman Allison Newstead was found in a nearby abandoned colliery in 1993. NSW Police have announced a boosted reward for information — now offering $750,000 for anything that could lead to answers. | | Read more about the case |
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| Inmates at Muswellbrook's St Heliers Correctional Centre are learning job-ready skills through horses and a local mining company. It's all designed to help give back to the community and help them access work after completing their sentences. | | Find out what the inmates are learning |
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| Crime shows, podcasts, Reddit threads and thrilling stories are a fan-favourite the world-over. But our local university is delving deep into the real world of cold cases — and it's not what you think. | | Step into their world |
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| The Diamonds are set to take on the England Roses in Newcastle on Wednesday night, soon after a terminated sponsorship fiasco with Hancock Prospecting and Gina Rinehart. One local Indigenous leader says Ms Rinehart could have used the saga to address controversial statements made by her father in 1984. | | Hear his argument |
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| Former NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay has been out of politics since the end of 2021. Born in Gloucester, she went on to become a news anchor for a local network here in the Hunter. | | Listen to what Jodi is up to now |
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| It's probably not what you think …they're the "Super Parents of Unique Neurodiverse Kids Support" Group, and they come together to connect people with similar experiences of parenthood. | | Hear from the SPUNKS first hand |
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Pothole funding: We bet roads like this look familiar! The state government has announced $50 million to help councils fill potholes. Regional Roads Minister Sam Farraway visited Lovedale on Tuesday to announce the funding.
Kurri Kurri blaze: The old Kurri Kurri workers club caught fire this week for the second time in two years. About a dozen fire trucks attended the fire on Lang Street just after 3pm Monday. The cause of the blaze is being investigated.
Jets signings: The Newcastle Jets women have added another player to their roster, signing Adriana Konjarski. She has previously played for the club before stints with Adelaide and Melbourne City. She also played the 2022 season with local club Warners Bay.
Indoor pool in Newy: Newcastle councillors have voted to ask the state government to fund an all-weather aquatic centre in the city. A facility is being considered for the Venues New South Wales site at Hunter Park in Broadmeadow.
Uni spots: The University of Newcastle has been allocated 967 additional Commonwealth-supported places in areas like teaching, nursing and engineering. Federal MP for Newcastle Sharon Claydon says it will allow more Indigenous and remote students to obtain a higher education.
Hamilton shooting investigation: Police say no charges have been laid seven weeks after a 57-year-old man was shot dead at his front door in Hamilton South. Anthony Nugent was fatally shot at his Fowler Street unit.
Williamtown missile facility: The Hunter Defence Taskforce says it's still too early to understand the scale of a planned national integrated missile facility in Williamtown. Air defence and technology company Lockheed Martin Australia has announced it's spending $74 million to develop and test air missiles.
Film Fest winners: Congrats to the various category winners in Muswellbrook's Blue Heeler Film Festival. We've got a wrap up of all the gongs, and the great films that scored them here. | | Visit our website for more local news |
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| | | | | | | It looks like we'll score a bit of a reprieve from the rain which has drenched us in the past few weeks. We could see some rain activity in the Hunter on Thursday, but otherwise it should be partly cloudy and between 13 and 28 degrees. Nice!
Our very own ABC reporter Maddie Lewis snapped the elusive blue sky over some of our wineries this week. | | Check the seven-day forecast for your town |
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