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Merriwa Cup abandoned after track safety inspection

April 15, 2026 6:15 am

This year’s Merriwa Cup has been abandoned following a track inspection that raised safety concerns. Merriwa Race Club CEO and...

Cessnock man refused bail over alleged DV gun threat

April 15, 2026 5:49 am

A Cessnock man accused of threatening to kill a woman at gunpoint has been refused bail following a court appearance....

Pink truck fundraiser delivers boost for Singleton hospital palliative rooms

April 14, 2026 7:43 am

More than $35,000 has been raised for Dolly’s Charity Shop, helping to furnish two new palliative care rooms at Singleton...

Applications open for 2027 Glencore coal apprenticeship program

April 14, 2026 7:14 am

Applications are now open for the 2027 Glencore Coal Apprenticeship Program, offering career opportunities for aspiring tradespeople across regional NSW....

EPA confirms pesticides detected during Hunter River fish kill near Singleton

April 14, 2026 5:55 am

The NSW Environment Protection Authority has confirmed pesticides were present in the Hunter River at the time of a recent...

Man charged over alleged domestic violence incident in Cessnock

April 14, 2026 5:21 am

A man will face court today after being charged over an alleged domestic violence incident in the Hunter Valley. Police...

Two injured in separate Upper Hunter crashes, airlifted to hospital

April 13, 2026 10:17 am

Two men have been airlifted to hospital following separate vehicle accidents in the Upper Hunter over the weekend. Just after...

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