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Community invited to have say on Hilltop Road naming

January 16, 2026 10:15 am

A familiar section of the New England Highway near Singleton is set for a new identity as part of major...

Hunter farmers urged to apply for eID equipment rebates

January 16, 2026 8:07 am

Farmers in the Hunter will soon be able to claim rebates for electronic identification (eID) equipment under a new $2...

Muswellbrook Greyhound Track to close as Maitland spared in industry shake-up

January 15, 2026 1:04 pm

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has confirmed the Muswellbrook track will close on June 30 as part of the next stage...

Cessnock Council pushes ahead with 39.9% rate rise application

January 15, 2026 7:55 am

Cessnock Council will apply for a special rate variation with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) after voting in...

Hunter rallies behind Cessnock hero battling cancer

January 15, 2026 7:35 am

The Hunter community is being urged to support one of its own as NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott faces a...

Man charged after Lochinvar house fire

January 14, 2026 4:22 pm

A man has been charged following a house fire in Lochinvar early Wednesday morning. Emergency services were called to St...

Murrurundi siege live-streamer sentenced to two years behind bars

January 13, 2026 1:17 pm

The man who threatened himself, police and others, closed the New England Highway for 13 hours, and live streamed the...

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Plan your summer journey

December 12, 2025 8:10 am

Transport for NSW is encouraging motorists travelling along the South Coast to plan their trip and allow extra travel time during the Christmas New Year period, with high...

Thrive Together Ulladulla

November 3, 2025 9:35 am

People experiencing hardship in the southern Shoalhaven will have an opportunity to connect with welfare and support services at the...

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