Wow, it’s our 100th Edition!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
On June 19, 2020, we published the first edition of The Hunter River Times and today, we deliver to you our 100th edition.
GALLERY: Record Numbers Across the Region Commemorates Anzac Day
Anzac Day is a day of solemn reflection, a time to be proud of our region, our country and our people. Record crowds across the region gathered for dawn services with numbers again growing for main marches and services. School student involvement was down but only slightly and given it was school holidays, the numbers […]
Anzac Day 2024
As crowds gathered to show their respects at Anzac Day services across the region, The Hunter River Times was on hand to capture the services. We had members of our team at Denman, Muswellbrook, Singleton, Cessnock, Aberdare, Kurri Kurri and Branxton, below are some moments we captured.
Have a Fantastic Feed at the Feddy
By Jason Bates If you happen to be visiting the town of Branxton, then it would be worth your time to visit The Royal Federal Hotel. The Royal Federal Hotel was originally licensed in 1899 on another site. While the current building, located at 50 Maitland Street, Branxton dates back to 1927. The Royal Federal […]
Even Group 21 competition for 2023?
BY ALEX TIGANI
A season opening draw between Scone and Muswellbrook has prompted Group 21 water cooler conversations across the region.
A centenary for the Branxton RSL
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Allen. H, Allen. J, Anderson. E.J.
These are just some of the names of the gallant soldiers from Branxton that fought in WW1, named on the Branxton Memorial Rotunda opened in June 1923.
Dagg celebrates 16-0 win for Newcastle Olympic
BY ALEX TIGANI
Elodie Dagg will enter this week’s clash against Maitland with confidence.
Tracey scrapes home for third club title
BY ALEX TIGANI
Tracey scrapes home for third club title
Peree Prepares for State Election
BY ALEX TIGANI
There were mixed emotions for Branxton’s Peree Watson when announced as Labor’s candidate for the Upper Hunter on Saturday.
Migrant memories shared at the Hall
BY ALEX TIGANI
Helen Scott (nee Lidwinski) could not help but get emotional when opening the Greta Army and Migrant Camp Gallery Wall at the Branxton Community Hall on Monday morning.
Back to back for Butler
BY ALEX TIGANI
Branxton’s Joey Butler was all smiles on grand final day.
The Food is Smokin’ in Branxton
BY JESSICA ROUSE
Wherever you live in the Hunter Valley, we all have our local pub that is our go-to any day of the week.
Farmers Counting the Cost of the Flood
BY DI SNEDDON
Roslyn Shearer still tears up when talking about watching her cattle, neck deep in flood water last month, trying to find their way to higher ground.
Guard of Honour Says it All
BY DI SNEDDON
When you see a heavy police presence you automatically associate it with crime.
Let there be light
BY ALEX TIGANI
This Saturday, Australia decides.
It is the term we hear each Federal Election and, at ground level, all eyes have been on the Hunter’s nine candidates in the lead up.
