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.
Rosie’s Ready for Festival of Fleeces
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Rosie, the mascot lamb, is ready to lead the grand parade at this year’s Festival of the Fleeces, donning her iconic red woollen socks and red scarf.
Magpies aim for 6-0 start against Scone
BY ALEX TIGANI
This month’s centenary match will not be the only clash worth celebrating.
Lukalyptus a dream home for Merriwa’s emergency service family
BY ALEX TIGANI
Merriwa’s Andrew and Peta Luke have a long history of volunteering with the local emergency services.
Merriwa Rosemary Heads to Sydney
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Did you know that Merriwa has supplied rosemary to Sydney’s ANZAC Day services for the past 25 years?
Merriwa Gallery Showcases Diverse Talent
BY JEM ANSHAW
It started as a pop-up photography exhibition during the Festival of the Fleeces, but since opening in July the Merriwa Gallery has been a popular addition to the town.
