Local News

A man has been flown to hospital after a car accident at Muswellbrook this morning.  Emergency services were called to the New England Highway near Thomas Mitchell Drive at 5:50am following reports...

A man has been charged after driving highly intoxicated on the New England Highway and picking a fight with police in the middle of the road. Last Saturday, July 20th at...

There is about to be further studies undertaken for a pumped hydro facility near Muswellbrook.  Energy giant AGL has teamed up with Idemitsu Australia Resources (IAR) to undertake an engineering feasibility...

There will be a public meeting on Monday for the Rix's Creek South Continuation of Mining Project for a further 21 years.  The Independent Planning Commission (IPC) will be holding the...

The drought is creating an increased risk of Q fever. People in regional and rural NSW are being urged to get vaccinated and also take other precautions to guard themselves against...

  Mining giant Glencore is preparing a submission in response to an application to protect Ravensworth Homestead. The homestead comprising of four sandstone buildings and a timber cottage is in the area...

A horse rider dragged herself two kilometres to call for help after a fall near Tamworth last night.  The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was called to Watsons Creek, north of Tamworth at...

The Coalition Government's Future Drought Fund has passed its first obstacle.  The legislation that will see a $5 billion fund introduced next year passed the Lower House on Monday night with...

The Bylong mine project has hit a road bump.  The controversial Korean government-backed Bylong mine between Denman and Mudgee could be in limbo due to an expired Gateway Certificate approval. The Independent...

Serial baby killer Kathleen Folbigg will remain behind bars after losing her final avenue of appeal against her convictions for killing her four babies.  Evidence at an inquiry at the Coroners...