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Man crushed by machine

08 Feb 12 | Workcover is investigating an accident on Monday where a man became trapped in a piece of farm machinery for about 15 minutes.

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Welcome boost in Merriwa

08 Feb 12 | Two community organisations have benefited to the value of $1000 each thanks to a generous donation made by another Merriwa organisation.

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Tick for mine extension

08 Feb 12 | Mount Thorley Warkworth mine was this week granted a 12-year extension.

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Rural firefighters take to the sky at Scone

08 Feb 12 | The sky over Scone Airport was abuzz with fire fighting aircraft as the NSW Rural Fire Service undertook airbase training for volunteers on Sunday.

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Merriwa calls for rate rise

08 Feb 12 | Raise the rates to fix the roads is the message the Merriwa District Progress Association will bring to a public meeting in Merriwa tomorrow night.

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Concern over care

08 Feb 12 | When it comes to the Merriwa hospital, resident Adam Hodges believes the community is not getting the care they deserve.

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Flood alert for Upper Hunter River

03 Feb 12 | RESIDENTS living adjacent to the Upper Hunter River are being advised to keep a watch on rising water levels for the rest of today (Friday). | Chance of flooding: SES

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Proud Aussies Awarded

01 Feb 12 | Find out who were the outstanding Australia Day award winners from Singleton and Muswellbrook shires.

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Shires reward top Aussies

01 Feb 12 | The Upper Hunter held four Australia Day award ceremonies in Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone to recognise their outstanding citizens.

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Friends fight disease

01 Feb 12 | Friends Josephine Barnett and Belva Richards have joined forces to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and funds for research to fight it.

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Support for new Australians

01 Feb 12 | Whatever country you are born in, an imminent birth is a special occasion to be celebrated. If you are far from friends and family, it is even more important.

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High accolade

01 Feb 12 | Aberdeen Games founder wins double honour.

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Chance of flooding: SES

30 Jan 12 | There is a 70 per cent chance of flooding in the Upper Hunter until tomorrow (Tuesday) evening, the State Emergency Service has warned.

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Walk and talk spectacular Mt Royal

27 Jan 12 | Whether you are a serious bushwalker or just interested in hearing about the history of a World Heritage Listed area, this weekend there is a chance to experience the amazing Mt Royal near Singleton.

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Fun and fitness for fathers and kids

27 Jan 12 | Promoting healthier lifestyle and building bonds is what the Healthy Dad, Healthy Kids program is all about.

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Hats off to lovely showgirls

27 Jan 12 | It is almost time for the coveted Upper Hunter Showgirl silk sash to be draped around a new representative.

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Green ground s well in mining heartland: MP

27 Jan 12 | A ground swell against mining in the Hunter is growing according to Greens senator Lee Rhiannon who visited the Upper Hunter last week with the sole Green MP in the Australian Parliament, Jeremy Buckingham.

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Flat land values

27 Jan 12 | Upper Hunter land dropped $48 million in value over the past three years according the NSW Valuer General.

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Australia Day, as you see it

18 Jan 12 | We're looking for the best Australia Day photo in the Upper Hunter. It may be a shot of backyard cricket, a street party, fishing at the dam or a normal work day?

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