Today is October 20, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. Hunter Fire stations to be potentially put off and Hunter domestic violence services to get a record funding boost.

Today is October 19, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. Vaccination rates up in the Hunter and Big Covid and councillors to weight heritage refurb.

Today is October 18, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. Big Covid outbreaks still possible and two women die of the virus in the Hunter.

Today is October 15, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. Newcastle and the Hunter account for one quarter of new covid cases and Albo in the Hunter to kick of candidate’s campaign

Today is October 14, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. NSW poised to hit 80% double jabbed and Labor calls for independents to cut member of their team.

Today is October 13, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. Hotels enjoy strong freedom day trade and hunter on track to have above average jab rates

Today is October 12, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. Barnaby Joyce refuted suggestions the Coalition was trying to "pork barrel" its way to victory in the seat of Hunter, and restrictions ease across NSW for vaccinated people.

Today is October 11, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. Healthcare professionals on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis in regional and rural NSW are dreading restrictions easing this week.

Today is October 8, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. In today’s update, Aaron Buman doesn’t get preselection and NSW teacher shortage.

Today is October 7, 2021 and this is your daily news briefing from The Newcastle Herald. In today’s update, Hunter Coal Price Soars and concreting formworkers strike