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Kids enjoy holiday fun

In Muswellbrook there have been a number of options to keep the kids busy during school holidays.

Rams prepare for grand final

BY ALEX TIGANI

Three premiership victories may be celebrated at Muswellbrook’s Olympic Park in 24 hours’ time.

Bastick guides side to glory

BY ALEX TIGANI

After a tight opening half, Comprint Solutions did enough to hold off the Firebirds in the Muswellbrook Netball Association’s A Grade grand final on Saturday.

Muswellbrook swimmers make a splash

BY ALEX TIGANI

There is no aquatic rivalry between Muswellbrook and Singleton.

Students Jumping For Joy

Students at Muswellbrook Public School are enjoying the opportunity to try something new thanks to support from Bengalla.

Tears flow as beautiful Julie says goodbye

BY JEM ANSHAW

It is an end of an era for Muswellbrook Preschool with Julie Collins departure.

Realtors Ride for Sick Kids

BY JEM ANSHAW

Taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather, twelve realtors and NSW police officers took part in a charity bike ride around the Upper Hunter to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Max and Pat Brown celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

BY ALEX TIGANI

Have you ever made a life changing decision without realising it at the time?

Steven takes out top award

BY JEM ANSHAW

Meet Steven Fordham, winner of the 7News Indigenous Achievement Award and overall NSW/ACT Young Achiever of the Year.

Rankin holds off Constable

A roll-up of 26 players showed up for the first round of the Upper Hunter Vets’ Annual Championships held at the Denman Golf Club last week.

Brown remains positive

BY ALEX TIGANI

Now Muswellbrook RSL Bowls Club star Eryn Brown, who turns 75 today, is counting down the weeks until her competition returns from suspension.

A home of history and love

BY JEM ANSHAW

A move to the country in 1982 is something John and Chris Rogers have never looked back from.

Muswellbrook Cats pull the pin on 2020 season

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Cats have pulled the pin on season 2020 following the cancellation of last Saturday’s home scheduled matches against Gosford and Terrigal-Avoca.

Sam’s Coffs Cup win

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook trainer Sam Kavanagh held back tears of joy moments after his recent purchase Sikandarabad won the $150,000 Carlton Draught Coffs Harbour Cup last week.

Victory for Nothing

BY ALEX TIGANI

Another chapter was added to the history of the Bengalla Cup earlier this month when the Paul Perry trained ‘Nothing Too Hard’ claimed an upset victory.

Atsuko now calls Denman home

Passion for the local wine industry is key for Denman winemaker Atsuko Radcliffe.

My name is Ros and I have a weakness for cheese. Most cheeses in fact. But in particular a distinctively sharp and flavourful, matured cheddar. Or a decadent, oozy French style camembert. Soft or hard goats’ cheeses are also a personal favourite.

Aaron Moon (Beautiful People)

While enduring lockdown during term two there is no denying our local educators were put under a great deal of pressure, so for this editions Beautiful People we chose one who went the extra mile.

Invite to take on the 10,000 Step Challenge

BY JEM ANSHAW

Getting active has benefits for our physical and mental health, and participants in the 10,000 Step Challenge can add on the opportunity to win prizes.

Drought stimulus package for Muswellbrook

Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen has announced three new projects to facilitate the flow of money through local economies, generate jobs and support local businesses across Muswellbrook confirming $900,000 in funding.

Holiday sparks Debbie’s book journey

Debbie Camps never saw herself as becoming an author, yet after a holiday to the Northern Territory inspiration struck.

What happened to Janine Vaughan

BY JEM ANSHAW

After almost two decades of searching, Janine Vaughan’s family have celebrated new exposure for the case in the form of a podcast by renowned investigative journalist Hedley Thomas.

Uniting message for women in business

Mere weeks have passed since Upper Hunter Women in Business (UHWIB) founder Lavinia Hutchison and co-founder Lisa Harpley decided to fill a void that they saw in the region

Gates open for Bengalla Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

A limited crowd of 500 will be permitted through the gates of the Muswellbrook Race Club from noon this Sunday for the annual Bengalla Cup Day.

Fox, Solly and Adams to inspire the Cats

BY ALEX TIGANI

They have faced two early defeats.
Now the Muswellbrook Cats are eyeing their first win of the AFL Hunter Central Coast’s 2020 Black Diamond Plate season.

Tony Talks Tennis

BY ALEX TIGANI

There are three certainties in life for Muswellbrook residents.

Death, taxes and spotting Tony McTaggart on the Olympic Park tennis courts each Thursday evening.

Back to back titles for Gorman

He is the president Upper Hunter Veterans Golf Association and […]

Back in the winners’ stall

BY ALEX TIGANI

Sam Kavanagh admits it is a great feeling to be back in the winners’ stall.

Robinson aims for Cup success

BY ALEX TIGANI Andrew Robinson would love to win a […]

Camels Make Their Mark

The camels on Denman Road have become a familiar site […]

Helping that start to big school

Starting school can be daunting, and that is why the […]

Digging In To New Skills

When the Covid-19 lockdowns caused the undoing of months of […]

News no parent wants to hear

BY JEM ANSHAW Most people will associate suffering a stroke […]

Well Hello Hollydene

Troy Kowal pictured at work in the Hollydene kitchen. Head chef is Michael Cahill.

Free Cuppa

There is no disputing the importance of taking a break […]

Cattle Dog Muster moved to 2021

BY ALEX TIGANI Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry member […]

Remembering the crew

Muswellbrook Fire and Rescue captain Chris Kane reflects on his former crew members.

Sport Makes a Welcome Return

BACK ON TRACK: Athletes from Muswellbrook, Singleton and Pokolbin are excited to be back in the game this weekend.

Muswellbrook Cats itching to play

BY ALEX TIGANI The women from Weeraman Fields are ready […]

Countdown to the Cup

Muswellbrook Race Club manager Duane Dowell.

The band is back together

Muswellbrook trainer Sam Kavanagh pictured hard at work last month.

The racing goes ahead

Vin Cox (Managing Director of Godolphin for Australia) with John Sunderland (General Manager of Godolphin’s Woodlands Stud near Jerrys Plains).

Linda Hutchison (Beautiful People)

Muswellbrook and District Workers Club leaders Jacinta Cuthbertson, Linda Hutchison (head chef) and Denis Lane (CEO).

Tops in sales

One Agency Linda Harris alongside Natasha Chick.

Muswellbrook Cats itching to play

Samantha Paterson (Muswellbrook Cats).

Fishing Club weighs in on adventure

The Imperial Fishing Club members Alex Thrift, Justin Harris and Steve Muffett.

Owners back on track

Muswellbrook Race Club general manager Duane Dowell looks forward to welcoming owners back through the gates this afternoon.

600 meals delivered for Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook councillor Rod Scholes proudly stands with Muswellbrook and District Workers Club leaders Linda Hutchison (head chef), Tim Pike (president) and Denis Lane (CEO).

Rams remain positive going forward

Muswellbrook Rams father and son duo Kurt and Jeff Dial pictured at Olympic Park this week.

Players share the courts

Amaili Norman (left) and Ella Angel are ready and waiting for the netball season to kick off.