Merriwa’s Gummun Place Hangs in the Balance

It was a full house at the Gummun Place Community Information Session last week, but unfortunately, those present left with no clear idea of what the path forward is.
Fatal Crash Merriwa

Just before 6pm yesterday (Tuesday 4 March 2025), emergency services were called to Scone Road, Merriwa, about 5km north of Merriwa, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District attended and found an SUV had left the roadway and crashed into a deep culvert, before rolling and coming to rest on […]
Man dies when 4WD rolls on rural road – Hunter region

An investigation is underway after a man died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s Hunter region yesterday. Police were called to Merriwa Hospital about 4.20pm yesterday (Saturday 15 February 2025), after a 65-year-old man died shortly after being driven there by a family member. Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were told the […]
Merriwa Great Grandmother’s Passion for Photography

Merriwa photographer Blanche Violet Maher died when she was just 58 years old, leaving behind a treasure trove of journals and photographs depicting her life in the Upper Hunter on Collaroy Station.
Community Rallies to Keep Gummun Place Operating

Emotions are high in Merriwa following the announcement that Upper Hunter Shire Council are looking at options for what the future of Gummun Place Aged Care Hostel will be.
Congratulations Merriwa, You Did It!

It is difficult to sum up in a few words the emotion in Merriwa after the community successfully raised $60,000 to cover the invoices sent to ratepayers who had the new footpath in town cross their property.
Notice about drinking water quality in Merriwa

Testing of drinking water from the Merriwa water supply groundwater bores has shown radiation levels are above the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) screening values. A result above the screening values does not mean the drinking water is unsafe, but means that further investigation is required. In accordance with the ADWG, Upper Hunter Shire Council is […]
Copper Theft sees Upper Hunter Power Outage

An overnight power outage is planned this weekend across Merriwa and Baerami, as Ausgrid crews undertake essential repairs to infrastructure damaged by copper theft. The Upper Hunter outage will take place between 10pm on Saturday 15th June to 3am on Sunday 16th June, with the critical work scheduled overnight to reduce the impact on households. […]
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.
What’s On for Australia Day

CESSNOCK Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony 10am to12pm at Performance Arts Culture Centre, 198 Vincent Street, Cessnock Citizenship Ceremony Announcement and presentation of City of Cessnock Australia Day Award recipients The event includes: SINGLETON Singleton’s Australia Day celebrations begin on Thursday, January 25 with Twilight event at Townhead Park featuring live music, roving performers, […]
Merriwa Submissions Made for De-amalagamation

BY JEM ANSHAW Feedback responses received for the de-amalgamation of Merriwa from the Upper Hunter Shire Council have been sent to the Minister for Local Government following the September council meeting. Of the 141 residents who took part in the survey, 92 were in support of the move which Merriwa Chamber treasure Robert Smith believes […]
It’s All Confidence at Star Club

Confidence, along with talent and skill, is the number one attribute needed when sportspeople head into major competition and if Kyle Chapman’s confidence is anything to go by, he has the upcoming State Champsionships just about wrapped up. Ask Kyle if he is going to win in his dressage categories and he responds with a […]
Issue 76 (June 16, 2023)

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.