Tourism inquiry waste of money: vigneron
As the Hunter battles with a mixed bag of industries, it is hoped a new state inquiry will help recognise the importance of the region's tourism sector.
View ArticleHunter vignerons hit hard by scrapped cellar door rebate
Hunter Valley vignerons say they are feeling the pinch after suffering a decline in cellar door sales for the first time in years.
View ArticleWinemakers step up pressure for CSG decision
Hunter Valley vignerons say they are still waiting to hear the detail of how the NSW government will protect them from coal seam gas projects.
View ArticleTourism lobby slams new mining laws that will 'rip Hunter wine country apart'
The Hunter Valley's Wine Tourist Association concerned proposed mining laws will see unprecedented levels of mining in the region.
View ArticleCrafty plans to expand Hunter brewing industry
Increasing interest in micro-breweries in the Hunter Valley has coincided with a nationwide boom in the sector.
View ArticleNSW Govt to finalise locations of 'critical industry clusters'
The New South Wales Government has moved to reassure the Hunter's equine and viticulture industries they will be top of mind when determining land use conflicts with the mining industry.
View ArticleEarly grape harvest thanks for unseasonal weather
Wine producers in the Hunter Valley are blaming unseasonal weather last year for an early start to the harvest.
View ArticleFair Work inspectors visiting Hunter Vineyards
Inspectors from the Fair Work Ombudsman are visiting Hunter vineyards this week to ensure grape pickers are being paid correctly.
View ArticleTension between gas company and community continues
Energy giant AGL is changing tack in efforts to promote its coal seam gas operations in the Hunter.
View ArticleHunter winery switches on solar
One of the Hunter region's biggest solar power systems will be unveiled at a winery today.
View ArticleBest vintage in 50yrs: Hunter winemaker
Hunter Valley vigneron Brian McGuigan says he expects this vintage to be as good as the vintage of 1965, which he has described as extraordinary.
View ArticleHunter vignerons call for CSG clarity from new ministerial line up
Premier Mike Baird is under pressure from vignerons to make a decision on CSG activity in the Hunter Valley's critical wine production and horse breeding clusters.
View ArticleHunter mine and wine industries looking for budget support
The NSW Minerals Council says it is vital the Hunter's struggling mining sector is spared any unexpected hits in today's state budget.
View ArticleSingleton pursues diversification to protect economy from mining downturn
Singleton Council is doing its bit to try to ease the pain from the mining downturn, talking up the need for diversification.
View ArticleChanges to mining policy fails to address concerns: vigneron
A Hunter Valley vigneron says local vineyards could still be affected by coal seam gas activity despite further changes to the state government's mining policy.
View ArticleRise in Australian dollar to have little impact on wine exports: vignerons
The latest rise in the Australian dollar is likely to have little impact on Hunter Valley wine exports as the industry celebrates one of its best vintages in decades.
View ArticleHunter Valley winemakers question cellar door licence fees
Hunter Valley vignerons are scratching their heads at a suggestion that their cellar doors should be paying a licence fee as part of government efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm.
View ArticleHunter vignerons still waiting for answers on critical clusters maps
A Hunter Valley winemaker has renewed his call for the state government to explain why vineyards owned by AGL Energy were omitted from critical cluster mapping.
View ArticleState Gov says it's responded to concerns by Hunter vignerons
The NSW Department of Primary Industries says it has responded to Hunter wine industry concerns about vineyards owned by a resources company being removed from Critical Industry Cluster mapping.
View ArticleGovt policy fails to solve Hunter Valley land use conflict: Greens
The Greens are pressuring the state government to rethink its plans for land use conflicts in areas such as the Hunter Valley.
View ArticleUnion backs industry call for change after PAC rejects Drayton South mine
The miners' union is calling for planning changes after the rejection of a major Hunter Valley coal mine.
View ArticleAnglo signals another push to get Drayton South mine approved
Global miner Anglo American is set to make a third bid to get its controversial Drayton South coal mine approved.
View ArticleMargan Wines bags gold at state tourism awards
Hunter Valley vignerons and accommodation providers have been recognised at the 2014 NSW Tourism Awards.
View ArticleHunter vignerons under scrutiny by Fair Work during fruit-picking
Fair Work inspectors says they are hopeful rogue labour hire firms will stay away from the Hunter's vineyards this summer harvest season.
View ArticleWine grape harvest underway in the Upper Hunter
The wine grape harvest is underway in the Upper Hunter with Two Rivers at Denman reporting a positive start to picking.
View ArticleHunter vignerons turn noses up at use of winery effluent to irrigate grapes
Hunter Valley vignerons say there is no way they would use winery effluent to irrigate grape crops.
View ArticleNationals propose Upper Hunter industry roundtable to solve land use conflict
Upper Hunter Nationals' candidate Michael Johnsen is proposing to establish an industry round table to resolve land use conflicts in the electorate.
View ArticleWinemakers hopeful AGL will negotiate better on CSG plans
Hunter region winemaker Andrew Margan says he is hopeful gas giant AGL will review its approach to negotiating with other industries over coal seam gas projects.
View ArticleAGL challenged to hand in CSG exploration licence for Hunter vineyards
The Hunter Valley Protection Alliance has challenged AGL Energy to hand in its remaining coal seam gas exploration licences for the Broke-Fordwich vineyard area.
View ArticleAGL rejects call to hand over CSG licence for Hunter vineyards
AGL Energy has rejected a call from a community group to hand-in its coal seam gas exploration licences in the Hunter Valley.
View ArticleBreeders say Golden Slipper field proof of need to protect Hunter from mining
Hunter thoroughbred breeders says tomorrow's Golden Slipper Stakes is further proof of why Australia's horse capital needs to be protected from coal and CSG mining.
View ArticlePre-election plea from Hunter vignerons and horse breeders for extended...
The Hunter Valley's thoroughbred breeding and wine tourism industries want a 10km buffer zone to protect them from mining activity.
View ArticleBaird offers more talk on protection for Hunter wine, horse and tourism zones
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has repeated his commitment to visit the Hunter Valley amid horse and wine industry demands to address land use conflicts in the region.
View ArticleAGL rejects call for extended Hunter Valley buffer zones
Energy company AGL has rejected a call by the Hunter Valley's wine, tourism and thoroughbred industries for a 10-kilometre buffer, arguing decisions should be made based on impacts and science.
View ArticleMining industry says 10km buffer zone is 'unrealistic'
The mining industry has dismissed as 'unrealistic' calls for a larger buffer zone to protect the Hunter's wine and horse industries, saying it would wipe out much of the region's mining.
View ArticlePremier and Planning Minister confident they can 'get the balance right' on...
Premier Mike Baird says his government will be able to make better informed decisions as a result of his land use tour of the Hunter Valley.
View ArticleSignificance of Hunter wine region overlooked: historian
A historian tracing the story of the wine industry in the Hunter Valley says Australia needs to recognise the importance of its vineyards.
View ArticleThe NSW Government has been backing the wrong Hunter Valley horse
For years NSW government policy has been backing mining in the Hunter Valley. But as the industry declines, it's time to remember the industries that made the region great in the beginning.
View ArticleVine removalists pull out Hunter vineyards
Hunter grapevines are being pulled out at a rapid rate, amid doom and gloom in the wine sector.
View ArticleFormer Upper Hunter MP hopes to strengthen local industry in new role
Former Upper Hunter MP George Souris says he's looking forward to his new role as chair of the Hunter's Wine and Tourism Alliance.
View ArticleSpring cold snap a concern for grape producers
This week's cold snap has had local grape producers on edge.
View ArticleGlobal 'wine masters' impressed with Hunter drops
Despite fears of a looming grape glut, the Hunter Valley's wine sector is hoping for an export boost, with a group of international industry experts singing the region's praises.
View ArticlePlanning minister warns of ongoing Hunter land conflicts
The NSW planning minister says the Hunter regional plan sets out clearly where mining and gas exploration licences are, but acknowledges there may still be land use conflicts.
View ArticleHunter vignerons call for controls on pesticide sprays
Vignerons in the Denman area suspect spray drift from the noxious herbicide 24D may be affecting local grape yields.
View ArticleDownpours delay start of Hunter Valley grape harvest
Wet weather over recent weeks looks to have delayed the start of the Hunter Valley's grape harvest.
View ArticleTributes to winemaker Bob Oatley for taking Hunter wines to the world
Hunter Valley vignerons are paying tribute to the legacy of winemaker and businessman Bob Oatley, who played a major role in selling the Hunter's wines to the world.
View ArticleJapan free trade deal brings benefits to Hunter wine and beef producers
Grape-growers in the NSW Upper Hunter reap the benefits of Australia's free trade agreement with Japan, a year after the deal was finalised.
View ArticleWine and cotton industries receive $3m boost to develop new yield and disease...
There are hopes the Commonwealth's plans to boost research and development in the wine and cotton industries will help make producers more competitive.
View ArticleAussie wine sets sights on US market resurgence as global export growth...
With the value of Aussie wine exports hitting a 15-year high in 2017-18, Wine Australia says it will ramp-up efforts to resurrect declines in the United States.
View ArticleDrought policy reform should focus on preparing for drier climate, farmers say
The agriculture sector is calling for an overhaul of government drought policy to factor in climate change and support farmers to plan for and manage future dry periods.
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