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Workshops to Assist Small Businesses

In the Muswellbrook Shire there are only 32 businesses, out of 1028, that employ more than 20 people.

Hunter Shines at State Tidy Towns Awards

BY DI SNEDDON

Barely an award announcement at last weekend’s New South Wales Tidy Towns Award presentation was made without some reference to the Hunter region.

Cats prepare for Roos and Roosters

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Cats are ready for season 2022.

Countdown to the Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

Tickets are now on sale for The Royal Muswellbrook Cup.

Jay Celebrates Another Great Year

BY JEM ANSHAW

If you feel like sold stickers have been going up on real estate for sale signs as soon as the pole is in the ground, you would be right.

Honey Secrets Shared by Rucko’s Farm

We all know how to get honey out of bottles or tubs, but what about how it gets there?

Stalwart Behind Muswellbrook Show

BY JEM ANSHAW

Brian Collard’s first memories of the Upper Hunter Show were when he would take part as a member of the Junior Farmers Group at 11 or 12 years of age.

Life is a Bed of Roses for the Harveys

BY JEM ANSHAW

The block, the size of the house and the location are what drew Kim Harvey and her husband to their Muswellbrook home two years ago.

Geoff Steps Up for Federal Election

BY DI SNEDDON

The United Australia Party have announced their candidate for the upcoming Federal Election in Geoff Passfield.

Rosberg guides All Blacks to glory

Jayden Rosberg has already kick started his rugby league season.

Things Get Icy at Muswellbrook Hospital

BY JEM ANSHAW

Following a successful Christmas period, the Lions Club of Muswellbrook have been able to make yet another donation to Muswellbrook Hospital.

School Mural Showcases Cultural Diversity

Muswellbrook South Public School is proud of their strong cultural diversity and thanks to recent grant funding they have been able to build on it.

Bypasses on Track for Construction Start this Year

BY DI SNEDDON

Property acquisition is the current stage in the construction of both Singleton and Muswellbrook bypasses.

Issue 42 (February 11)

Pride of representing Australia There is something special about representing […]

More Funds Directed to Olympic Park

BY JEM ANSHAW

Muswellbrook’s Olympic Park have a million more reasons to celebrate.

Australia Day Top Honour for Anto

BY JEM ANSHAW

Antony White has been awarded and Order of Australia for his contribution to the Upper Hunter community, something he is quite humble about receiving.

Muswellbrook Unites for Australia Day

BY JEM ANSHAW

The Muswellbrook Shire Australia Day ceremony was one filled with nods to Aboriginal culture and heritage.

Issue 41 (January 28)

Singleton Election Remains in Supreme Court A failure in the […]

Muswellbrook Home is Full of Surprises

BY JEM ANSHAW

Walking through the gardens towards Susan and John’s home you feel there is something amazing just beyond.

Heelers on the lookout for new recruits

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook Heelers president Michael Hall has confirmed his club is seeking expressions of interest for the 2022 season.

Third place for Wright in Tamworth

BY JEM ANSHAW

The NSW Formula 500 State Titles held on the weekend in Tamworth was probably a round most of our local drivers would rather forget.

Muswellbrook pair compete in Sydney

BY ALEX TIGANI

Local swimmers Zahli Woolnough and Maddison Potter represented Muswellbrook at the 2022 Senior State Age Swimming Championships.

Muswellbrook club continues to strengthen

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Croquet Club is in full swing for 2022.

Swimmers splash into Singleton

BY ALEX TIGANI

Swimmers from across NSW made their way to Singleton last weekend for the NSW Country Regionals meet.

Local trio complete Bradman Cup campaign

BY ALEX TIGANI

Junior cricketers from across NSW gathered at Lake Macquarie last week for the Bradman Cup tournament.

Muswellbrook has Decided

Steve Reynolds has tonight been elected as Muswellbrook Mayor. Jennifer […]

Muswellbrook Councillors Elected

The NSW Electoral Commission has declared the results of the […]

Cats coaches reveal goals

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Cats have confirmed their new coaches for season 2022.

Local talents return to Sydney

BY ALEX TIGANI

As many International sporting careers come to an end this summer, our list of future Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls continues to grow.

Homes Present Spectacular Displays

BY JEM ANSHAW

There are few streets across the region that don’t have at least one house decked out in Christmas lights as excitement for the festive season builds.

More Voting Results from Monday’s Count

Postal votes for the Local Government Election will be counted from Friday with official results not expected from the NSW Electoral Commission until December 22.

Voting Continues Slowly in Local Government Elections

Only a handful of votes appear to have been counted yesterday in the Local Government Elections for Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter.

Santa continues annual Lollyrun (Full Schedule)

BY ALEX TIGANI

Santa Claus has been spotted around Singleton this week and will continue participating in the Singleton 444 Fire and Rescue station’s 17th annual Christmas Lollyrun.

Voting Numbers after December 9 Count in Local Government Elections

Sue Moore continues to lead the count in the Mayoral Election in Singleton.

Voting Numbers after December 8 Count in Local Government Elections

Sue Moore continues to lead the count in the Mayoral Election in Singleton.

Eagles set for new year

BY ALEX TIGANI

The world game has remained vibrant across the Upper Hunter.

UHDCA resumes

BY ALEX TIGANI

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

House fire in Muswellbrook

BY ALEX TIGANI

This morning at 01:56am Aberdeen’s Pumper 208 and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 392 Muswellbrook were responded to reports of a house fire in Muswellbrook.

Motor vehicle accident

This morning at 01:48 Muswellbrook Fire and Rescue Pumper 392 was responded to a motor vehicle accident.

Tradies Dash returns for 2021

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Race Club is set to finish the year on a high.

All Eyes on the River

BY DI SNEDDON

Consistent, solid rainfalls over the past few days has seen lower level flooding across the Upper Hunter.

Key defender steps up

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook Cat Mark McLaughlin has achieved a lot for his club.

Changed traffic conditions on Kayuga Road at Muswellbrook to carry out work on Kayuga Bridge

Motorists are advised changed traffic conditions will continue next week on Kayuga Road at Muswellbrook to carry out maintenance work on Kayuga Bridge.

November triples go ahead

BY JEM ANSHAW

Bowlers from across the Upper Hunter are set to roll up for the richest lawn bowls event in the region next month.

Athletics season kicks off

BY JEM ANSHAW

What kid doesn’t love to run, jump and throw things from time to time?

Fox to lead the Rams

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Rams’ prayers were answered last week.

Max Watters Bronze Depicts the Heart of Art

BY JEM ANSHAW

With the families blessing, a tribute to the late Max Watters has been unveiled in the heart of Muswellbrook.

One Month Before We All Vote

Today, Thursday, the ballot draw from Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter Local Government Elections were held at the Returning Office in Muswellbrook.
See who placed where on the lists.

Rams to hold second AGM

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Rams will be holding an extraordinary AGM this Saturday.

Overnight the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance New South Wales to rural property at Muscle Creek, east of Muswellbrook to reports of 48-year-old female that had collided with a tree whilst riding a trail bike.