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EOIs open for sale of horses in Upper Hunter

February 3, 2026 9:01 am

Upper Hunter Shire Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for the purchase of three horses currently in its care....

Calls open for artists to contribute to Muswellbrook Hospital redevelopment

February 3, 2026 6:17 am

Artists across the Hunter are being invited to take part in the Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3, with expressions of...

Funnel‑web spider sightings surge across the Hunter

February 2, 2026 4:40 pm

Warm and humid weather has led to a spike in funnel‑web spider activity across the Hunter, with residents reporting sightings...

Government steps in to fast‑track cladding repairs at Calvary Mater Newcastle

February 2, 2026 9:44 am

Major remediation works at the Calvary Mater Hospital will begin shortly, with the NSW Government intervening following repeated delays by...

Scone store targeted in another early morning break‑in

February 2, 2026 7:49 am

SportsPower Scone has been left with a smashed shopfront after a break‑in at 4am on Sunday morning. The owners say...

Hunter researcher receives major grant for cutting‑edge cancer equipment

February 2, 2026 7:26 am

A University of Newcastle cancer researcher has secured almost $600,000 to purchase advanced technology that isolates individual living cancer cells...

Tree‑planting boost for Hunter communities under statewide greening program

January 31, 2026 9:22 am

The Hunter region will see thousands of new trees planted under the State Government’s latest round of Greening our City...

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