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Spreading the Message of Upper Hunter Homeless

A conversation amongst Bengalla’s maintenance crew around homelessness became so insightful that they decided the situation needed more than just talk.

A small way of assisting our apprentices

A $250 visa card will be available for regional apprentices and university students in 2023.

Liddell Power Station Demolition on Track

BY DI SNEDDON

When the two 160-metre-high cement stacks at Liddell Power Station are detonated with explosives there will be plenty of opportunity for people to witness the historic event when both fall to the ground.

Casino Kid prepares for the Big Dance

It is a big statement for the legendary Muswellbrook trainer when looking back on her success with Jest Crusin’ and Lucky Night.

Transition Continues as Liddell Power Station Closure Remains on Schedule

With the closure of Liddell Power Station scheduled for April next year, work to support AGL’s people throughout the journey is well advanced.

It’s Another Huge Win for Muswellbrook Chamber

Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry was again the winner […]

Success at the Nest

The Muswellbrook Eagles Football Club finished their 2022 season in style with their Friday and Saturday All Age Men’s teams competing for glory in their respective grand finals.

Big names eye glory in Muswellbrook

BY ALEX TIGANI

Some of Australia’s biggest golfing names have already been confirmed for next week’s Upper Hunter Open.

In form Fuller prepares for Upper Hunter Open

BY ALEX TIGANI

There was a sigh of relief when Joshua Fuller secured the 2022 Hunter River District Championship at Kurri Kurri this month.

Cats come close on grand final day

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Cats came close to ending their premiership drought on Saturday.

Pollies Make a Splash at New Aquatic Centre

BY JEM ANSHAW

While the community have been enjoying the new facilities at Muswellbrook Aquatic Centre for a month now, the building was officially opened on the weekend.

Arnold medal for D’Amico

BY ALEX TIGANI

For the second straight year a Muswellbrook Cat has returned home with a league best and fairest medal.

Cattle Dog Muster

BY DI SNEDDON The Upper Hunter is the birth place […]

Eagles eye two grand final victories

BY ALEX TIGANI

Hamish McTaggart can’t recall the last time two senior Muswellbrook Eagles teams made the grand final on the same weekend.

Nurses Demand Immediate Action

BY JEM ANSHAW “We’re not going away, this this issue […]

Jail Trade School Might Be the Solution

BY DI SNEDDON He had less than three minutes to […]

Milestone for Muswellbrook stalwart

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook Cat Ken Garland is 110% sure 2022 will be his final year of football.

Premiership double for Muswellbrook

BY ALEX TIGANI

There wasn’t a dry eye around Cahill Oval on Saturday afternoon when the Muswellbrook Rams celebrated their women’s tackle premiership.

Muswellbrook Pool Finally Open

The doors to the indoor pool hall at the Muswellbrook Aquatic Centre opened last Friday after a long hiatus that stretched the patience of all those who love a dip.

Special Significance at Muswellbrook Vietnam Remembrance Day

BY DI SNEDDON

Dang Vu and Maihuyen Tran were clearly moved while unveiling a plague in honour of their father, Major Dang Vinh Tran, at Muswellbrook’s Vietnam Remembrance Day Service last Thursday.

Wright claims NSW Formula 500 title

BY JEM ANSHAW

With the 2021/2022 speedway season coming to an end recently, Kobi Wright has plenty to be happy about.

Environment Benefits from Landcare Love

BY DI SNEDDON

It is National Landcare Week and Muswellbrook’s Stephen Thatcher says the organisation has never been busier or more diverse.

Muswellbrook added to NSW Open series

The Muswellbrook Open has been revealed as the latest addition to this year’s NSW Regional Open series schedule.

Where There’s A Will round a success

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Eagles have secured the minor premiership.

Bengalla Cup victory for Weir

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton jockey Mikayla Weir celebrated a Bengalla Cup win on Cecilia (NZ) for local trainer Aleacia Bennett.

Skellatar history inspires the Taylors

BY ALEX TIGANI

In just over 50 days, Granville and Yvonne Taylor will be celebrating 50 years of marriage.

Crowds prepare for the Bengalla Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

It will be a case of third time lucky when the crowds return to this Sunday’s Bengalla Cup.

Milestone for McLaughlin

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook Cat Mark McLaughlin will never forget the margin of his 150th match.

Record breaking competition at Muswellbrook

BY THE BIG SERVE

The action may have subsided at Wimbledon but here at Muswellbrook it’s just beginning.

Changed overnight traffic conditions north of Muswellbrook

Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions on New England Highway on Monday to carry out maintenance work between Burtons Lane and Koolbury Flats Row north of Muswellbrook.

A victory for the Old Boys

BY ALEX TIGANI

For the second straight year the Muswellbrook Eagles celebrated an emphatic win on Old Boys Day.

State titles three years in the making

BY ALEX TIGANI

The wait is almost over. The HART Junior Netball Titles will return this weekend for the first time since 2019.

Aberdeen Cup win for Scone trainer

BY ALEX TIGANI

Scone trainer Jeremy Gask celebrated an Aberdeen Cup win earlier this month.

Eagles prepare for Old Boys’ Day

BY ALEX TIGANI

When reflecting on the Muswellbrook Eagles’ 2021 Old Boys Day, Hamish McTaggart can’t help but smile.

Third place for Country NSW

BY ALEX TIGANI

If you thought there was no community rugby league on Sunday, you were mistaken.

Netballers return from Campbelltown

BY ALEX TIGANI

Four local representative netball teams represented the Upper with class last weekend.

Heelers prepare for season 2023

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook Heelers players and supporters will return to Highbrook Park this Saturday to kick-start their 2023 season.

Rams return home for premiership reunion

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Rams will be hosting two big clashes over the next week.

$10.5m Pledge for Muswellbrook CBD

Labor have this week pledged $10.5 million to Muswellbrook CBD revitalisation if they are voted in at the Federal election.

Final Chance to Vote in the Federal Election

May 21 is the final chance to vote in the Federal Election.

Fire Fighters Open their Doors

BY DI SNEDDON

Singleton and Muswellbrook fire fighters had their hands full on Saturday with youngsters flocking to the stations to learn all about the real Fireman Sams in our community.

Haul inspires milestone win

A 13-goal haul from Jayden Galvin made headlines this month.

Eventful month for Muswellbrook teenager

April was a busy month for the Wright family as the 2021/2022 speedway season nears its end.

2022 Anzac Day (Photo Gallery)

Many locals across our region gathered as one for this year’s Anzac Day ceremonies.

Home with a Hospital History

BY JEM ANSHAW

Having spent years curiously passing by a house on Sowerby Street in Muswellbrook, Vicki Riddy didn’t pass the opportunity to have a look inside when it went on the market 20 years ago.

State Award for Muswellbrook RSL

BY JEM ANSHAW

Eight years of mutual respect and support between the Muswellbrook RSL Club and Muswellbrook Eagles Football Club has been recognised by Clubs NSW.

New Museum Strengthens its Business Case

The business case study for the proposed Upper Hunter Regional Museum is complete.

Countdown to the Muswellbrook Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

The countdown is on until this year’s Royal Muswellbrook Cup after a half day public holiday was once again declared by the Muswellbrook Shire Council.

Singleton Roosters hold off Muswellbrook Cats in Shield clash

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Roosters have retained the Nathan ‘Sadge’ Duncan Memorial Shield.

Centuries for Moore and Teague

BY ALEX TIGANI

Liam Moore’s 21st birthday came three days early.