May 5, 2026

Appeal for information following suspicious fires

DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a series of recent grass fires in the Hunter Valley. Between Monday 2...

Charges laid following fatal crash

A MAN has been charged following a fatal single-vehicle crash late last year. About 10.30pm on Sunday 14 December 2025...

Taskforce launched to accelerate hazard reduction in NSW

A NEW multi-agency taskforce has been launched to accelerate hazard reduction and better protect communities across NSW...

Funding for animal rehoming organisations in the Hunter

FIVE animal rehoming organisations across the Hunter are sharing in more than $150,000 in funding, delivered as part of...

Encouraging Hunter women and girls to join emergency services

THE NSW Government is encouraging young women and girls in the Hunter to seek opportunities in emergency services...

Youth Week launches in Paterson with creative celebration of local history

Artist Jenny McCracken and visiting student Charlie Haberstock. Photo: Julie Overton. Artist Jenny McCracken led the...

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