Learner driver jailed for causing fatal crash questions expert evidence A man, 28, died in a head-on crash outside Muswellbrook in 2020. Newcastle Herald · Sep 15
A kind gesture, a brutal killing and a verdict of not criminally responsible Police and paramedics were called again and again around the time of Dee Folpp's death. Newcastle Herald · Aug 26
Muswellbrook fires back at Newcastle council's climate levy push The latest from the Hunters regional councils. Newcastle Herald · Aug 11
$10 billion Hunter data centre plan considered as part of NSW strategy The project will be discussed as part of the development of a strategy to guide the industry's development. Newcastle Herald · Jul 20
Economic anchor or climate catastrophe? How HVO project could shape Hunter's future Hundreds turn out to voice their views about the massive Hunter Valley Operations continuation project. Newcastle Herald · Jul 16
Fast-tracked Muswellbrook Bypass to divert 2500 heavy vehicles each day 'This bypass finally takes that pressure off.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
7000 jobs, new industries: bold plan for Hunter's post-coal future revealed Two Hunter coal sites set for major industrial transformation. Newcastle Herald · Jul 13
'We deserve a maternity ward': mum speaks out as campaign reignites parties 'Obstetricians are not coming through the system.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
'They've got no idea': council blasts federal government over lack of respect towards community Muswellbrook council has called for the Hunter Workforce Transition Advisory Group to be suspended. Newcastle Herald · Jun 15
Hunter man dies in horror crash at Muswellbrook Crash investigators are looking into what caused the fatal incident on Wednesday. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10
$10 billion Hunter data centre to house Google and Microsoft information International technology and infrastructure consortium pitches $10 billion data centre and battery plan for Hunter Region. Newcastle Herald · Jun 2
'Talk will not deliver outcomes': mayor blasts federal government over jobs failure Muswellbrook council was unsuccessful in its application for $5 million to accelerate a new industrial hub. Newcastle Herald · May 28
Drone captures bird's-eye view of Liddell stacks coming down Liddell power station stack demolition goes off without a hitch. Newcastle Herald · May 26
'We knew this day was coming': iconic Liddell power station stacks to fall Muswellbrook prepares itself for the demolition of the Liddell coal-fired power station stacks. Newcastle Herald · May 25
Newcastle Herald · May 18 Work to start on $300m Muswellbrook solar and battery project OX2 reaches financial close on the $302 million Muswellbrook Solar Farm and Battery project.
AAP · Nov 19, 2025 'It is home': coal closures not the end of rural towns The closure of mines marks the end of an era for some rural towns, but one coal community wants to show the nation how it can thrive in the energy transition.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2025 ‘Significant legal breakthrough’ as NSW court blocks state’s largest coal expansion over emissions Decision is a significant blow for MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion in Muswellbrook in the upper Hunter
Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2024 Sadistic paedophile who preyed on kids at Muswellbrook Youth Centre will 'likely die in jail' Neville Roughan is the half-brother of killer Katherine Knight.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2024 Expect more earthquakes as latest Muswellbrook event linked to August 'swarm' The quake has caused power outages across the region.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 15, 2024 New mayor calls on coal mines to reduce 'drive-in, drive-out' workers The town has 4000 miners who are non-permanent residents.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 8, 2024 Muswellbrook on the list of nation's methane hotspots Muswellbrook's methane levels are among the highest in Australia.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 7, 2024 Demolition of Mt Arthur Coal progresses as mine's closure date looms Closure date looms closer for Mr Arthur Coal near Muswellbrook.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2024 Massive field to dwindle as Muswellbrook votes tallied Only around 1000 votes have been counted.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2024 Monitoring devices deployed at Muswellbrook after 'earthquake swarm' Geoscience Australia is studying the Hunter's earthquake trend to learn more.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2024 Latest Muswellbrook earthquake connected to a 'swarm' of shakes in the Upper Hunter What caused the latest earthquake at Muswellbrook on Saturday? Experts explain.