The UPPER HUNTER Shire Council has decided not to go ahead with a proposed plan for a Special Rate Variation following an extraordinary meeting held in SCONE on Monday night.

The Council held a nu [ ... ]

There are calls today for the State Government to make it easier for nurses to return to UPPER HUNTER Hospitals after taking time off from the health care industry.

Nurses who have not worked for at le [ ... ]

A new report shows despite the UPPER HUNTER providing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of mining royalties, we are receiving less than average funding when compared with other communities across [ ... ]

Shareholders with Coal Seam Gas exploration company NuCoal Resources were given a thrill yesterday with shares jumping 12 per cent after news it would issue shares worth $75 million to buy out a CSG [ ... ]

In the lead-up to Teal Ribbon Day, women across the UPPER HUNTER are being urged to know their risk factors for Ovarian Cancer.

It follows new research showing just one-third of women can identify the [ ... ]

With just under six months to go until the Mayoral elections in September, three candidates have come forward in the race for the top job at Singleton Council.

The Council has been clouded in contr [ ... ]

The State Government has called an immediate halt to all bush care activities on Railcorp owned land across the UPPER HUNTER after contaminated soil was found in Sydney's inner west.

Soil tests along t [ ... ]

New research shows nearly half of first home owners across the country who entered the market less than two years ago will have to refinance their home loans.

The survey commissioned by LJ Hooker F [ ... ]

17 years in and Muswellbrook Physical Culture or physie – the sport for girls and ladies will com [ ... ]

AUSTRALIA DAY – LOCAL EVENTS
ABERDEEN Australia Day Breakfast by the Lions Club, Dan [ ... ]

Get those reels out! Come out to the Denman Upper Hunter River Classic fishing competition on Febr [ ... ]

Following five successful events, Relay For Life is returning to Muswellbrook in March. The event w [ ... ]

If you’re always searching for a bargain, well look no further. You’ll be surprised when you se [ ... ]