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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...

Muswellbrook sporting clubs receive grants

January 30, 2026 5:47 am

Muswellbrook Shire Council has committed $60,000 to upgrade equipment and facilities at 11 local sporting clubs through its Sport and...

Stamp duty reforms deliver major savings for first‑home buyers in the Hunter

January 30, 2026 5:46 am

More than 8,200 first‑home buyers across the Hunter, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie have received financial support through the NSW Government’s...

Caravan and farm equipment destroyed in Wells Gully Road fire

January 29, 2026 5:46 am

Fire crews have extinguished a blaze that destroyed a caravan and farm equipment at a property on Wells Gully Road....

Singleton Bypass on track, with Muswellbrook expected soon

January 28, 2026 6:44 am

The long‑anticipated Singleton Bypass is expected to be completed in the later part of 2026, with the NSW and Federal...

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