#Muswellbrook

Horse rescued from river at Muswellbrook

Hunter News 1 December 2022

A horse has been rescued after crossing to the wrong side of the Hunter River at Muswellbrook on Thursday morning.

Mt Pleasant mine expansion given go-ahead despite environmental concerns

Hunter News 7 September 2022

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has given MACH Energy the green light to move forward with a major expansion of its Mount Pleasant mine near Muswellbrook.

Muswellbrook’s Mt Arthur coal mine to end operations in 2030

Hunter News 16 June 2022

BHP says, it will close the Mt Arthur coal mine at Muswellbrook in 2030, after the company couldn't find a buyer for the site.

Muswellbrook named Australia’s third most polluted postcode

Hunter News 18 May 2022

Muswellbrook has been identified as the country's third worst postcode when it comes to air pollution, according to a new study by the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Federal Government Announces Funding Boost for Local Councils

 BY CHARLOTTE LLOYDThe Federal Government has announced a major funding boost as part of the 2022-23 Financial Assistance Grants Payment. This...

Hunter Residents Urged to ‘Get Ready’ this Fire Season

Hunter News 1 September 2021

 BY CHARLOTTE LLOYDThe NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is urging all Hunter residents to take precautionary steps when heading into...

BREAKING! Fire Crews Called To House Fire At Muswellbrook

Hunter News 28 July 2021

Fire has caused extensive damage to a house at Muswellbrook this morning.

Alleged Culprits Still On The Run After Assaults at Cooks Hill and Muswellbrook

Hunter News 15 June 2020

The search continues for the alleged culprits involved in two assaults in Newcastle and Muswellbrook over the weekend.

Man Charged As Police Investigate Death Of Baby Boy At Aberdeen

Hunter News 22 May 2020

Upper Hunter Police have charged a man with several offences as they continue investigations into the death of a baby boy at Aberdeen.