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Murrurundi's emergency bore is flowing.  Upper Hunter Shire Council has been working to getting a bore underway for the last few weeks and one worked just in time as Murrurundi was...

A Singleton farmer has broken his cash drought after a big Lucky Lotteries win.  The local farmer wishes to remain anonymous; he bought the winning ticket at the Singleton Discount Drug...

The Federal Government has now brought in changes to carting hay that are consistent with the changes NSW brought in in August. Heavy vehicles can now carry loads up to a...

NSW Police are determined to crack down on rural crime and educate farmers on how they can increase their security during Rural Crime Week this week. NSW Police have allocated 11...

Muswellbrook Shire Council voted last night to put voluntary level one water restrictions in place. While there is no imminent water shortage for the Shire, Council said they are conscious of...

The NSW Government has announced free registrations and refunds for Upper Hunter farmers heavy vehicles.  Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro made the announcement today following revelations last...

Over the past six months, the Hunter Valley Police District has had a refocus on rural crime. There have been reports recently in the Lower Hunter regarding hay theft but also...

The NSW Government has announced $6.3 million for "farm gate" councillors across the state.  The funding over the next two years will see 20 farm gate councillors and frontline mental health...

The official Bush Fire Danger Period is in force from September 1. The NSW Rural Fire Service brought the statutory period forward by one month in the Hunter Valley District including...

Muswellbrook Men's Shad has made a record donation to a fellow local organisation the Muswellbrook Lions Club. The Men's Shed raised $15,000 which they donated directly to the Lions Club to...