OLYMPIC HERO MESSAGES

Thursday, 19 July 2012 07:57

People across the UPPER HUNTER are being urged to show their support for our Olympic athletes and send them a Telstra HeroMessage in the lead-up to the Games.

Former Olympian, Geoff Huegill, says there's nothing like getting a message from fans back home and is encouraging LOCALS get behind our team as they go for gold.

 

LOCAL NEWS

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Child approached in Millfield

Child approached in Millfield

Police attached to Central Hunter Local Area Command are conducting an investigating after two 11-year-old boys were approached by a man at Millfield yesterday (Monday 20 May, 2013).About 8.30am, the boys were riding their bikes towards school along Wollombi... Read more

HUNTER RESIDENTS SUPPORT STRONG HUNTER MINING SECTOR

HUNTER RESIDENTS SUPPORT STRONG HUNTER MINING SECTOR

New research has revealed that four times more people support mining than oppose it in the Hunter, with twice as many strongly supporting mining than against it. Research released by the NSW Minerals Council showed that... Read more

Group 21 Rugby League results

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Results of Round 6   First Grade Results:   Scone 52 Defeated Aberdeen 4 Denman 44 Defeated Singleton 42 Greta... Read more

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PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVED IN THE UPPER HUNTER

George Souris, MP Member for Upper Hunter today announced bridge improvement... Read more

Two men charged with race fixing at Tamworth Cup

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Two men have been charged after allegedly administering performance enhancing substances... Read more

Singleton man facing court over fatal collision

Singleton man facing court over fatal collision

A man is facing court next month after a collision between... Read more

Three new police recruits for the Hunter

Three new police recruits for the Hunter

The Hunter Valley Local Area command will welcome two new police... Read more

Historic Hunter Shiraz vines planted in Botanic Gardens

Historic Hunter Shiraz vines planted in Botanic Gardens

Environment Minister Robyn Parker today commemorated Australia’s most planted wine variety,... Read more

Hunter Valley cop awarded Australian Police Medal

Hunter Valley cop awarded Australian Police Medal

Scone’s Inspector Guy Guiana joined nine other NSW Police Force officers... Read more

Shadow Minister for Justice, Customs and Border Protection visits Hunter

Shadow Minister for Justice, Customs and Border Protection visits Hunter

Michael Keenan MP, Shadow Minister for Justice, Customs and Border Protection... Read more

Upper Hunter Shire to fight for library funding

Upper Hunter Shire to fight for library funding

Upper Hunter Shire Council is committed to ensuring that it continues... Read more

Schools upgraded at Merriwa and Quririndi

Schools upgraded at Merriwa and Quririndi

While students and staff were on school holidays Quirindi Public School... Read more

Teenager sexually assaulted in Quirindi

Teenager sexually assaulted in Quirindi

Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad are appealing for public assistance... Read more

Police call for information following armed robbery

Police call for information following armed robbery

Police are appealing for public assistance after the armed robbery of... Read more

Employee charged with drug theft from Cessnock hospital

Employee charged with drug theft from Cessnock hospital

A hospital employee has been charged after the alleged theft of... Read more

Changed traffic conditions on Fitzgerald Bridge in Aberdeen

Changed traffic conditions on Fitzgerald Bridge in Aberdeen

The full length of the New England Highway is on track to... Read more

Water restriction in place in Muswellbrook

Water restriction in place in Muswellbrook

Notice is hereby given in accordance with section 137 of the... Read more

Upper Hunter smokers urged to “Stop before the Suffering Starts”

Upper Hunter smokers urged to “Stop before the Suffering Starts”

Health Minister, The Hon Tanya Plibersek, today launched a brand new... Read more

Results of Round 2 – Group 21 Rugby League

Results of Round 2 First Grade Results: ... Read more

Regional NSW set to benefit from ports sale

Regional NSW set to benefit from ports sale

Regional NSW stands to benefit from the news today that the... Read more

Police seek Cessnock murder weapon

Police seek Cessnock murder weapon

Detectives investigating the stabbing death of a man at Cessnock last... Read more

Employment on the rise in regional NSW

Employment on the rise in regional NSW

A regional employment increase in the past 12 months confirms efforts... Read more

Mineworkers give $100,000 to helicopter service

Mineworkers give $100,000 to helicopter service

The live saving work of the Hunter rescue helicopter service will... Read more

Maitland Harness Racing Season Finishes In Style

Maitland Harness Racing Season Finishes In Style

  In local sport Maitland’s harness racing season wrapped up... Read more

Man Recovering After Hunting Accident

Man Recovering After Hunting Accident

A man is recovering after being shot in the leg during... Read more

Upper Hunter misses out on federal funding

Upper Hunter misses out on federal funding

Federal funding for projects across the Upper Hunter is set to... Read more

Home owners unprepared for life surprises

Home owners unprepared for life surprises

New research suggests home owners in the Upper Hunter feel... Read more

Singleton teenager found with rifle

Singleton teenager found with rifle

Police have seized a rifle and charged a teenager with... Read more

Man seriously injured in Kurri Kurri street brawl

Man seriously injured in Kurri Kurri street brawl

Police are continuing investigations today into a brawl on the... Read more

Maitland man charged with child grooming

Maitland man charged with child grooming

A 52-year-old man has appeared in Maitland Local Court after... Read more

More funding needed for Stroke

More funding needed for Stroke

The Upper Hunter could be facing a catastrophe unless more... Read more

Man charged with murder after body found in Aberglasslyn

Man charged with murder after body found in Aberglasslyn

A man has been charged with the murder of a woman... Read more

Man escapes Cessnock police station

Man escapes Cessnock police station

A man appeared in court over the weekend after fleeing from... Read more

Woman’s body found on the banks of the Hunter River

Woman’s body found on the banks of the Hunter River

Police are appealing for information to identify the body of a... Read more

Resource industry seeks more female employees

Resource industry seeks more female employees

AS we celebrate International Women’s Day, employers from across the mining,... Read more

Greens call for air-quality action in the Hunter

Greens call for air-quality action in the Hunter

Responding to the release of a worrying report on coal dust... Read more

NSW Consular Corps to visit the Hunter

NSW Consular Corps to visit the Hunter

Minister for the Hunter Michael Gallacher has invited international diplomats from... Read more

Known travelling conman spotted in the Hunter

Known travelling conman spotted in the Hunter

A travelling conman known to authorities has been spotted in Farley... Read more

Partnership provides school based audiometry screening in the Hunter

Partnership provides school based audiometry screening in the Hunter

Upper Hunter Community Health is taking audiometry clinics from community health... Read more

Muswellbrook soon to one of the biggest pre-schools in Australia

Muswellbrook soon to one of the biggest pre-schools in Australia

Muswellbrook will soon be home to one of Australia's largest pre-schools... Read more

Youth arrested after quad bike theft in Scone

Youth arrested after quad bike theft in Scone

An Upper Hunter youth will be charged with a range of... Read more

UPPER HUNTER DRIVERS ARE SAFEST IN NSW

UPPER HUNTER DRIVERS ARE SAFEST IN NSW

George Souris, MP Member for Upper Hunter announced motorists in Upper... Read more

Conformed meningococcal case in the Hunter

Conformed meningococcal case in the Hunter

A teenage boy is in a serious condition in a Hunter... Read more

Mining traffic blamed for state of Hunter roads

Mining traffic blamed for state of Hunter roads

The increase in mining related traffic travelling through the Hunter to... Read more

Record numbers for NSW Mining Scholarships

Record numbers for NSW Mining Scholarships

There is unprecedented interest in NSW Mining Scholarships for secondary and... Read more

Souris welcomes Resources for Regions funding

Souris welcomes Resources for Regions funding

George Souris, M.P., Member for Upper Hunter, welcomed yesterday’s announcement that... Read more

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