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Police seeking help to identify and locate men

July 30, 2026 6:39 am

Hunter Valley Police are calling on the community to help them with the search of two people wanted by police....

Parliamentary inquiry finds REZ rollout caused ‘avoidable harm’ to regional communities

July 30, 2026 6:37 am

A NSW parliamentary committee has tabled its final report into the impact of Renewable Energy Zones on rural and regional...

Hunter Transmission Project given green light in energy milestone

July 29, 2026 8:26 am

The Hunter Transmission Project has been approved, marking what’s being described as a critical milestone for New South Wales’ energy...

Bulky waste pickup changes finalised for Muswellbrook Shire

July 29, 2026 6:28 am

Muswellbrook Shire Council has finalised changes to bulky waste collection, giving residents greater flexibility over when they dispose of large...

Upper Hunter Shire Council tackles REZ concerns, Scone sports facility and community funding

July 29, 2026 5:31 am

Upper Hunter Shire Council covered a wide-ranging agenda at Monday’s meeting, with decisions spanning renewable energy, community infrastructure, sport and...

Community urged to have say on Mt Arthur rezoning

July 28, 2026 8:32 am

Muswellbrook Shire Council is encouraging residents to attend community feedback sessions on the proposed master plan and rezoning of the...

Two more weeks of the Wambo lockout as MEU rejects Peabody’s account of stalled wage talks

July 28, 2026 4:48 am

Peabody has confirmed that workers at the Wambo Washery would remain locked out for a further two weeks after failing...

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