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What’s On for Australia Day

CESSNOCK Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony 10am to12pm at […]

Merriwa Submissions Made for De-amalagamation

BY JEM ANSHAW Feedback responses received for the de-amalgamation of […]

It’s All Confidence at Star Club

Confidence, along with talent and skill, is the number one […]

If Merriwa’s walls could speak?

If the walls of the Merriwa Magpies’ rugby league club could speak, what would they say after 100 years?

Magpies to host Denman for centenary clash

BY DI SNEDDON

There will be a special deal for those attending the Merriwa Magpies’ upcoming reserve grade clash against Denman.

Rosie’s Ready for Festival of Fleeces

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

Rosie, the mascot lamb, is ready to lead the grand parade at this year’s Festival of the Fleeces, donning her iconic red woollen socks and red scarf.

Magpies aim for 6-0 start against Scone

BY ALEX TIGANI

This month’s centenary match will not be the only clash worth celebrating.

Lukalyptus a dream home for Merriwa’s emergency service family

BY ALEX TIGANI

Merriwa’s Andrew and Peta Luke have a long history of volunteering with the local emergency services.

Merriwa Rosemary Heads to Sydney

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

Did you know that Merriwa has supplied rosemary to Sydney’s ANZAC Day services for the past 25 years?

Merriwa Gallery Showcases Diverse Talent

BY JEM ANSHAW

It started as a pop-up photography exhibition during the Festival of the Fleeces, but since opening in July the Merriwa Gallery has been a popular addition to the town.

Undefeated Rams all set for tonight’s final

BY ALEX TIGANI

All roads lead to Olympic Park this evening when the Muswellbrook Rams play host to the Merriwa Magpies in the Group 21 women’s tackle competition.

Ride for Compassion Takes a Merriwa Pitstop

BY DI SNEDDON

From Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia to Bar Beach in Newcastle, nothing was finer than lunch at Merriwa’s St David’s Uniting Church on Tuesday for the 42 people taking part in the Ride for Compassion.

Maslen and Elphick commit to the cause

BY ALEX TIGANI

Merriwa Magpie Kelly Maslen is one of the big names lining up in the women’s competition.

Forging Ahead on Much Loved Merriwa Property

BY JEM ANSHAW

There is no denying that some people are just drawn to the land, and that is certainly the case for Ron Campbell of Merriwa.

Pledge Made for Merriwa Road

The Federal Coalition Government and the NSW Government have committed to rebuild MR358 between Merriwa and Willow Tree if the Coalition is voted in at Saturday’s Federal election.

Merriwa prepares for Le Tour

BY ALEX TIGANI

Cyclists from across NSW will make their way to Merriwa this Sunday.

Improved Transmission Corridor for Land Holders

BY ALEX TIGANI

There were smiles all around the Merriwa RSL club on February 25.

Merriwa to the Rescue

BY JEM ANSHAW

It has been a long nine years coming for the Merriwa Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA), but finally they are one significant step closer to having the new shed they so desperately need.

Merriwa Medal Mania at Regionals

Merriwa athletes excelled over the weekend at the Little Athletics NSW Regional Athletics Championships held in Mingara.

DeVrye Welcomes New Citizens

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Upper Hunter welcomed 28 new Australian citizens across three events on Wednesday morning.

Upper Hunter recipients humbled by honours

BY ALEX TIGANI

Local leaders John Brooks and Dylan Denley may have an age gap of 60 years.

Single vehicle roll over at Merriwa

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by New South Wales Ambulance at 12:45pm on Wednesday to a report single vehicle rollover on a property just outside Merriwa.

Lighting up the Upper Hunter

The countdown is on until the lighting of the Upper […]

UHDCA resumes

BY ALEX TIGANI

Limited Upper Hunter District Cricket was played over the past fortnight due to the region’s heavy rainfall.

Whitby receives top Reserve Grade honour

BY ALEX TIGANI

Merriwa Magpie John Whitby was named as the Group 21 Reserve Grade Player of the Year.

International debut

BY ALEX TIGANI

Lachlan Walmsley made history last month when making his International debut for Scotland.

Darren Superspreads the Wellbeing Message

BY JEM ANSHAW

Darren Marshal has had his own positive wellbeing journey and is passionate about sharing what he has gained with the community.

New Life for Merriwa Train Station

BY JEM ANSHAW

It has been 43 years since the last regular train service ran to Merriwa but much to the delight of many in the region the railway station has recently been receiving some tender loving care.

Fisher Returned as Deputy Mayor

It may be the shortest stint in local government history as deputy mayor but Cr Kiwa Fisher was re-elected unopposed to the role last month.

Residents Object to Transmission Route

Merriwa-Cassilis Alliance President Peter Campbell said he was pleased with the NSW Government’s commitment to work with locals impacted by a proposed transmission line corridor.

Merriwa Farmers Happy to Help

The Singleton area was not the only region affected by the recent floods.

Cemetery Showcase Service

Residents of Merriwa and Cassilis will have the opportunity to recognise service men laid to rest locally this Anzac Day,

Magpies looking for junior leaders

BY ALEX TIGANI

For the first time in recent memory, the Merriwa Magpies did not take to the field in 2020.

New life for Ellemara

Ellemara is a property that anyone travelling the Golden Highway between Sandy Hollow to Merriwa will know, and thanks to dedicated team it is getting a new lease on life.

Women shine in the Upper Hunter

BY JEM ANSHAW

More than a dozen women from the Upper Hunter Shire have had their names included on the 2020 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll by the NSW Department of Primary Industries Rural Women’s Network.

‘Live a Better Life’

After being told by a doctor “You need Yoga” John’s journey has brought him a whole new lifestyle.