Hunter Valley News

27/07/2024

As much as $1.5 million worth of cannabis was seized from a Muswellbrook house when officers came knocking on Friday, July 26.

Police have charged three people.

25/07/2024

Singleton's Civic Centre transformed for the 2024 Singleton Art Prize - opens this Friday night. Open to the public Saturday through to Tuesday 10:00am-6:00pm. Entry $2. All artworks for sale.

A week of hard work, by volunteers, has transformed the Civic Centre into an art gallery with 529...

24/07/2024

Hunter Valley cattle producers have been warned to stay vigilant for bovine trichomoniasis, with six active cases reported in the region. Bovine trichomoniasis is a disease of the reproductive tract. In cows, infection leads to embryonic and early foetal death, abortion, and foetal maceration. Local Land Services district veterinarian Leanne Polsen, Scone, said the notifiable disease was common in Queensland but numbers were increasing in NSW.

There is no treatment for the disease.

21/07/2024

Up to 160 jobs will be created in the Upper Hunter during the construction phase of the Bowmans Creek wind farm outside of Muswellbrook, planning documents show. A recently lodged scoping report for stage 2 of the project says another 21 wind turbine generators up to 250 metres in height will be added.

Bowmans Creek wind farm stage 2 expansion plans unveiled.

19/07/2024

Cattle 'Auto Weigher' arrives in Australia - making weight gain checks easier.

Creating plenty of of interest at the Singleton Pasture Field Day was Gallagher's cattle Auto Weigher. The just...

12/07/2024

Upper Hunter's electoral office recommended to move from Muswellbrook to Singleton.

A NSW Government report has recommended the Upper Hunter's electoral office, now located in Muswellbrook, be moved to...

12/07/2024

Longterm Singleton resident and rural landowner, Martin Fallding has been appointed as the inaugural chairperson of the Hunter-Paterson Environmental Water Advisory Group (EWAG).

Longterm Singleton resident and rural landowner, Martin Fallding has been appointed as the inaugural chairperson of the Hunter-Paterson...

11/07/2024

The Bridge - drugs and alcohol support service hub opens in Singleton. The hub will service the Upper Hunter.

Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) support service hub, The Bridge, was officially opened in Singleton on Thursday, providing...

10/07/2024

Two upcoming farm field days covering pastures, soil testing and carbon sampling.

Hunter Local Land Services have two upcoming field days this month covering pasture management in wet conditions, livestock...

05/07/2024

NSW Irrigators Council meets in the Hunter, new coastal non urban water metering rules discussed.

Irrigation might be the last thing on the minds of most Hunter and Mid North Coast farmers at...

03/07/2024

Special celebration for Graham Tickle at the Aberdeen Sports & Rec Club.

It was a very special celebration at the Aberdeen Sports & Recreation Club on Saturday night. One of...

28/06/2024

Arts 'micro' funding for individuals, businesses and community groups in the Upper Hunter.

Grants of up to $1,000 are now available for artists or organisations including museums and historical societies working...

27/06/2024

Singleton's first Greens councillor candidate Louise Stokes.

High school teacher Louise Stokes to stand for Singleton Council

23/06/2024

Hundreds of illegal ci******es, vapes and cash seized during police stop at Parkville near Scone.

Police said 682 packets of ci******es and 40 vapes were hidden inside exercise equipment.

20/06/2024

Barnaby Joyce, likely future Muswellbrook MP, backs Hunter nuclear reactor.

The former deputy PM could be Muswellbrook's MP next year.

19/06/2024

Stephens and Liverton A grade winners at Upper Hunter squash championships.

The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the players rocked up early well before the 9am...

18/06/2024

Coalition sources have confirmed that land near the former Liddell Power Station ocated between Singleton and Muswellbrook has been identified for a future plant.

Land near Liddell Power Station would be acquired for the plant.

18/06/2024

LiddellWorks opened: Art that captures a 'coal power' era now closed.

It was a full house on Friday evening at Singleton's Arts & Cultural Centre for the official opening...

14/06/2024

Under changes proposed by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) the federal seat of Hunter would gain Kurri Kurri but lose the Muswellbrook Shire.

Seat of Hunter to lose Muswellbrook Shire in redistribution

13/06/2024

Mystery endures as coroner delivers open finding in farmer's poisoning death.

Doug Thrift was "happy" and making plans for the future before his death.

12/06/2024

The NSW government will spend $110.5 million on Hunter roads to help transport huge wind turbines from Newcastle port to inland renewable energy zones.

The 90-metre turbines need to get from Newcastle to inland NSW.

11/06/2024

Man charged after fi****ms seized during vehicle stop at Aberdeen.

A man has been charged after two fi****ms were seized during a vehicle stop in the Upper Hunter....

09/06/2024

John Brooks's dedication to Legacy and his community of Scone recognised with him receiving an OAM.

The first comment John Brooks made when we asked him about the Kings Birthday honour he received was...

09/06/2024

Scone's Charles Cooke receives OAM for services to NSW Scottish community.

Former Upper Hunter Citizen of the Year, Charles Cooke, has received the Medal of the Order of Australia...

05/06/2024

Two hundred new Hunter jobs on offer at Malabar underground mine near Muswellbrook. Malabar Resources is a new entrant into underground mine production having bought the site from Anglo American in 2017.

New entrant in underground coal mining seek workers

04/06/2024

Mt Arthur coal mine bullying and damages claim to go ahead in Supreme Court.

Claims Mt Arthur failed to properly manage bullying complaints

03/06/2024

HUNTER Valley police are this morning appealing for help in their search for Monique Rowland, 12, and Emily Rowland, 13, who have gone missing from Muswellbrook.

HUNTER Valley police are this morning appealing for help in their search for Monique Rowland, 12, and Emily...

01/06/2024

Quick check of the BOM shows Wollombi Brook as being steady and below minor flood level at Bulga (7:45am). Around the district total falls ranged from between 85mm at Scone (Figtree Gully), Denman 60mm, Mirannie 76mm, Liddell 65mm and most recording in the Singleton district between 50-60mm. Similar falls in Merriwa and Maitland recorded 64mm. No doubt plenty of causeways will be under water so follow the rules and don't enter floodwaters.

01/06/2024

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted minor to
moderate flooding on the Wollombi Brook:
low lying areas of Bulga
The Bureau of Meteorology advises Minor to Moderate flooding may occur along the Wollombi Brook.
With forecast rainfall, the Wollombi Brook at Wollombi may reach the minor flood level (6.70 m) on Sunday morn.
With forecast rainfall, the Wollombi Brook at Bulga is possible to exceed the minor flood level (3.00m) Sunday morning. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (3.70 m) Sunday afternoon.
Further rises are possible.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
Low lying areas of Bulga

31/05/2024

Looks like a wet Saturday for us with that rainfall band streaming in from the inland. So far Singleton has recorded 25mm, Scone 32mm and Maitland 29mm. Hopefully the rain eases before we see any significant rises in our river systems. So far it's 'steady' as you go across the region. Just adding some further figures Timor and Blandford 50mm, Merriwa 35mm and Kar Springs 45mm.