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Feral pig review aims to strengthen control programs in the Hunter

March 6, 2026 5:39 am

Farmers in the Upper Hunter are being promised a stronger say in how feral pigs and deer are managed, as...

Cassilis advocate named Upper Hunter Electorate Woman of the Year

March 6, 2026 4:59 am

Cassilis community leader Jane Hegarty has been named the 2026 Upper Hunter Electorate Woman of the Year at the NSW...

Two Hunter clean‑energy projects progress under major state investment push

March 5, 2026 6:04 am

Two major clean‑energy developments in the Hunter have been included in a multibillion‑dollar pipeline of projects endorsed by the State...

Muswellbrook move ahead with Special Rate Variation for mining rates

March 5, 2026 5:27 am

Muswellbrook Shire Council have confirmed their application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), seeking a Special Rate Variation...

Hunter football clubs consider zone switch as Newcastle breaks from joint competition

March 5, 2026 4:44 am

Several football clubs across the Macquarie and Hunter Valley Football zones are weighing up whether to leave their existing competitions...

New committee formed to oversee Gummun Place community fund

March 4, 2026 1:13 pm

A new committee has been established to manage a community fund supporting Gummun Place Hostel, following discussions at the facility’s...

Drayton says Dartbrook extension will benefit entire community

March 4, 2026 8:03 am

The Dartbrook coal mine has been granted a further six‑year extension, securing operations through to 2033 following approval of Modification...

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