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The Hunter Valley Police District (HVPD) is warning residents across Singleton and Branxton to make certain to lock their cars after a spate of break ins. Police have received an increase...

  Plantation and farm forestry projects including in the Upper Hunter can now participate in the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).  The Morrison Government announced today that it will now be easier for...

Drought assistance has been given a boost from both the State and Federal Governments.  The NSW Government is delivering a new $310 million drought assistance package which includes key changes to...

Muswellbrook Shire Council will be seeking expert advice in relation to the impact of the Mangoola Continued Operations Project. Glencore is looking to extend operations at the mine beyond the 2022...

A man has been arrested at Singleton over alleged online grooming. Strike Force Trawler detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crime Squad's Child Exploitation Internet Unit (CEIU) started engaging online...

Michael Johnsen MP with members of the Muswellbrook Showground Association. Muswellbrook showground has received a share in the NSW Government's COVID-19 stimulus package. Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen made the announcement that...

Police are investigating after a teenager was approached at Scone. Hunter Valley Police District (HVPD) officers say that at about 4:30pm yesterday a 14-year-old girl was approached at the intersection of...

An artist’s impression of the all-abilities playground. Upper Hunter Shire Council is looking for community support for an all-abilities playground at Bill Rose Sports Complex at Scone.  Council and the Scone Neighbourhood...