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The upcoming Federal election on May 21 is an important election not just for Australia, but also for the coal mining industry. We’ve asked the

The sound of kettles boiling is set to ring across NSW on Thursday 19 May for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of Cancer Council.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has joined forces with mining services provider Thiess in a proactive recruitment program designed to reengage with volunteers after a

This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to Upper Hunter Youth Services, an organisation dedicated to supporting young people

Ashton Coal is investing around $48,000 into community groups across the Upper Hunter Valley region through Yancoal’s 2022 Community Support Program. This funding will be

Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) have generously donated 15 pulse oximeters to St John Ambulance, Singleton Division. Pulse oximeters are a vital piece of medical equipment

Stuart Barnett is our mining industry’s leading personal injury lawyer. This month he has some important advice about Accident Pay under the Black Coal Award.

Tell us about the business? Faber Toolboxes is a nationally renowned business manufacturing heavy duty toolboxes designed specifically for use in Australia’s harsh conditions. They

Recently I discovered up and coming author Ned Stephenson. After checking out his first couple of books, I know it’s only a matter of time

First Meeting of the New Term for Newly Elected Council It has been a busy time for Gunnedah and for the newly elected Gunnedah Shire

Sporting Wall of Fame Nominations Now Open Nominations are now open for the Narrabri Shire Sporting Wall of Fame, recognising the Shire’s greatest sporting representatives.

This Autumn the @ The Coalface $300 Community Gift goes to Kirinari Community Services, an organisation throughout regional NSW providing care and community services for

Registrations for the annual Quarry Mining Mailrun Charity bike ride are now open for 2022 with the ride set for Sunday April 10. The first

Meg Southcombe was recently named Muswellbrook Young Citizen of the Year for her community work and for raising awareness on mental health by bravely sharing

This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to Walk for Autism 2022, raising much needed for funds to support

On a recent Sunday at Bulga Tavern, I met up with an amazing group of people, all gearing up to be a part of a

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue congratulates councillors elected to local councils in the December local government elections – including almost a dozen new faces. Local

The first round of funding from the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) has been approved, with 13 community groups sharing in $526,333. In partnership with

Stuart Barnett is our mining industry’s leading personal injury lawyer. This month he has some important advice in relation to a Coal Miners entitlement to

This month I enjoyed a nice lunch at the Royal Hotel Muswellbrook with newly appointed Muswellbrook Mayor Steve Reynolds, to find out how he went

This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to Hunter Valley Cat Haven (HVCH). HVCH are a foster care rescue,

Liam Jackson, from Bulga Surface Operation, has completed a charity walk, raising a much needed $8,150 for Destiny Rescue. The charity is an Australian Organisation

Over 70 solicitors across Northern NSW are donating 100% of their time and support to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s annual ‘Wills Week’ initiative taking

Stuart Barnett is our mining industry’s leading personal injury lawyer. This month he has some important advice as to whether you can claim workers compensation

Heavy rainfall over the past few weeks has seen extensive flooding in the North West region. We had a chat with the region’s locals to

The 2021 New England North West Business Award winners were announced on October 29 with a number of the regions mining industry leaders and businesses

New Year Starts on the Strength of Meeting the Challenges Gunnedah Shire is heading into 2022 following two years of incredible challenge. On top of

Community Satisfaction Survey Results Released Narrabri Shire Council’s 2021 Community Satisfaction Survey has revealed that 91% of the community is supportive of Council’s vision for

The Bis Underground Tomago team have raised $4,461 for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service after walking a whopping 1,736km during October 2021 as part of

CH4 Drilling have gone above and beyond donating over 450 toys and presents to Allambi Care, to be gifted this Christmas to children who have

For the second year in a row Hughesy from A Plus Contracting & Poly Welding has taken top spot on the fundraising leaderboard raising a

This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift has gone towards a ton of toys for the Complete Parts Christmas Giving

Glencore has provided more than $270,000 for school projects as part of the latest round of funding from their Schools P&C Grants program. The funding

Stuart Barnett is our mining industry’s leading personal injury lawyer. This month he has some important advice about accessing your Superannuation after Total and Permanent

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue is helping spread Christmas cheer in local schools. Offered in conjunction with the Hunter River Times newspaper, the Dialogue Christmas

The first Bengalla Charity Golf Day is set to be a roaring success, with an incredible donation of a brand-new vehicle for TransCare. The Bengalla

Mangoola Open Cut has cemented a great relationship with the Muswellbrook’s Red Door Community Kitchen (RDCK) through donations of food, funds and volunteers assisting Christmas

A Picnic at Singleton Showground is the new look for Samaritans Christmas Lunch in Singleton. Thanks to Northern Agricultural Association, the plans are well underway

This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to the Muswellbrook VIEW Club. VIEW, which stands for Voice, Interests and

Stuart Barnett is our mining industry’s leading personal injury lawyer. This month he has some important advice about the cancellation of Certificates of Title. Last

Who are you and what do you do? My name is Hayden Lawrie. I work for GB Auto at HVO. I’m an Auto Electrician in

This month we celebrated R U OK? Day, a national day dedicated to start a conversation, inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service supporters across Northern NSW are being encouraged to lace up their shoes this October in a virtual fundraiser that will take