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Police investigate suspected arson after car fire in Muswellbrook

February 5, 2026 5:52 am

Police are appealing for public assistance after a car was found alight on Market Lane in Muswellbrook earlier this week....

Small earthquake rattles Singleton

February 5, 2026 5:47 am

A small earthquake has shaken parts of the Singleton shire, with the 2.5‑magnitude tremor recorded just before 4am today (Thursday...

EPA says Hunter mines performing well in latest dust inspections

February 5, 2026 5:18 am

The NSW Environment Protection Authority says Hunter open‑cut mines are effectively managing dust, following its latest Bust the Dust campaign....

Unions ramp up pressure over Myuna coal supply dispute

February 4, 2026 8:18 am

A dispute over the future of the Myuna coal mine has escalated, with unions claiming Origin Energy’s latest coal supply...

RBA rate rise expected to have limited impact on Upper Hunter property market

February 4, 2026 6:23 am

The Reserve Bank’s decision to lift interest rates by 0.25 per cent is expected to have only a modest effect...

Record-breaking January heatwaves prompt calls for urgent national action

February 4, 2026 6:17 am

Communities across Australia endured dangerous heat records in January, prompting fresh calls for stronger national policies to respond to escalating...

Upper Hunter MP calls for Coalition unity amid federal tensions

February 3, 2026 1:37 pm

Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell says he wants the Coalition to stay together, despite failed talks between federal Liberal and...

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