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Council defers Ironbark Ridge development DA

February 26, 2025 6:21 am

A decision on a controversial Upper Hunter housing development has been deferred overnight after strong objections from nearby residents. Developers...

Public submissions being sough on 33% rate rise

February 26, 2025 6:04 am

Upper Hunter Shire Council is one of six across the state that have requested approval for a special rate variation....

Singleton residents to pay extra to keep weekly red bin collection

February 25, 2025 7:58 am

Singleton ratepayers will be slugged an extra $205 a year if they want to keep the weekly collection of their...

Hunter Warbirds Museum lease deal to be made

February 25, 2025 7:51 am

Upper Hunter Shire Council says leasing out the Hunter Warbirds Museum will save ratepayers around $2-million. The Council last night...

Minimum four years jail over violent home invasion

February 25, 2025 7:23 am

The first of four men charged over a violent home invasion in Muswellbrook has reportedly been jailed for a minimum...

Former Upper Hunter MP found safe overseas

February 24, 2025 8:59 am

Former Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen has been found safe. The National Party member held the seat in State Parliament...

Rum distillery to be established in Muswellbrook

February 24, 2025 7:08 am

The Upper Hunter is set to become home to a major alcoholic spirits producer. Sydney Rum Distillery will repurpose the...

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