Hunter Valley
This upgraded retreat now mixes wellness with indulgence
An ice bath and sauna to play at virtue between visits to local cellar doors? Oh, yes, you can “do you” at this Hunter Valley retreat.
- by Katherine Scott
Latest
Son’s heartbreaking tribute after ‘best mum’ allegedly murdered by husband
The son of Natalie Galcsik has described his mother’s “selflessness and love” after she was allegedly killed at the B&B his parents ran in the Hunter Valley wine region.
- by Perry Duffin
Man charged with murder of woman, 46, after alleged domestic violence attack
A 47-year-old man, located at the Hunter Valley property where the woman was found with significant injuries, is due to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Saturday charged with murder.
- by Patrick Begley
In their own words: The tragedy of the Hunter Valley bus crash
For two days a dark cloud settled over a Newcastle court as survivors and families of the 10 dead met face-to-face with the man who cut their futures short.
- by Perry Duffin
‘Extraordinary devastation’: Hunter bus driver to spend decades in prison
Brett Button has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison over the fatal crash that claimed 10 lives and injured dozens more.
- by Perry Duffin
‘Look at my face’: Survivor dreamt Hunter Valley bus driver had killed himself
The man ordered guilty driver Brett Button to show him respect as he recounted the horrors of the June 2023 crash that claimed 10 lives.
- by Perry Duffin
Ten of the world’s greatest experiences for foodies right now
If you’re the type to curate an entire travel itinerary around your must-eats, then this list is for you.
- by Traveller team
Opinion
Public transport
Forget the metro delay, why is my mother of a train trip not getting faster?
The Sydney Metro delay is nothing compared with the stunning failure to have the new intercity fleet up and running.
- by Alexandra Smith
Darcy Bulman had an infectious laugh. Her partner feels sick that he’ll never hear it again
Almost a year on from the horror Hunter Valley bus crash that killed Bulman and nine others, her partner, Nick Dinakis, has spoken out.
- by Angus Livingston
Six of the best tried, true and new Hunter Region eateries
The Hunter’s burgeoning culinary scene – with its mix of newcomers and old favourites – is celebrated every April with a month-long food festival.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
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Hotel reviews
Australia’s oldest wine region has a slick new retreat
Despite the Hunter Valley vineyard setting (with vines first planted in 1968), it’s all mod cons here at The Lane Retreat.
- by Trudi Jenkins
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