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Endangered Tree Kangaroos are Starring in Viral Crunch Videos - 2 NM
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (246+ words) What makes the videos so watchable is their sensory appeal. Viewers see pink noses, twitching whiskers, and hear exaggerated crunching as animals chew through bell peppers, celery, snap peas and other recommended vegetables. Organisers even joke that softer foods like…...
Horse trainer dies after incident at Scone Cup - 2 NM
15+ hour, 9+ min ago (146+ words) A man in his 70s has died after being kicked by a horse at the Scone Cup on Friday. Stephen Meyer, 71, was a horse trainer at the event. Racing NSW confirmed Meyer's sudden passing on Saturday morning. "A dedicated and highly…...
Girl airlifted to hospital after horse riding fall near Denman - 2 NM
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (102+ words) A young girl has been airlifted to hospital following a horse riding accident in the Upper Hunter. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Denman around 2pm on Sunday 17 May after reports a child had fallen from a…...
Advanced HSC subjects to be guaranteed for all NSW public schools - 2 NM
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (172+ words) Students across the Hunter region will gain access to advanced HSC subjects from 2027 under a new statewide subject guarantee. The State Government says the change will ensure every NSW public high school student can study the most academically demanding courses,…...
From broke uni life to $1 M overnight " One spontaneous ticket just changed everything " and honestly, we're all imagining it "
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (315+ words) In a story that feels straight out of a feel-good movie, an Aussie university student has gone from scrimping through semesters to waking up a bona fide millionaire overnight and it all came down to one decision. The young student,…...
SMS reminders added to help motorists avoid unregistered driving - 2 NM
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (211+ words) Motorists who let their vehicle registration lapse will now receive an SMS reminder, under a new NSW Government initiative aimed at improving road safety and reducing accidental unregistered driving. The new text message will be sent the day after a…...
Landlords targeted in illegal tobacco and vape reforms - 2 NM
1+ week, 3+ day ago (218+ words) The State Government is continuing its crackdown on illegal tobacco retailers. Under new laws passed in parliament this week, landlords in the Upper Hunter who knowingly rent to illegal tobacco stores will now be penalised. The new offence carries a…...
Hunter Valley couple charged over alleged pastoral company fraud - 2 NM
1+ week, 4+ day ago (236+ words) A man and a woman have been charged following an investigation into alleged fraudulent activity at a pastoral company in the Hunter Valley. In August 2025, detectives attached to the Hunter Valley Police District's Rural Crime Prevention Team began inquiries under…...
Is This the Most Realistic Australia Ever? Exploring the Newest Flight Sim Landmarks
1+ week, 5+ day ago (368+ words) There is something inherently mesmerising about seeing your own backyard from 30, 000 feet, even if that backyard is rendered in billions of pixels. Microsoft Flight Simulator has officially released World Update 21: Australia, and while the technical upgrades are impressive, it is…...
Muswellbrook woman awarded Tori Cowburn Scholarship - 2 NM
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (152+ words) Muswellbrook local Tracey Lambert has been named the second recipient of the Tori Cowburn Scholarship, established by Thiess to honour the late Tori Cowburn and her contributions to the mining industry and the Hunter Valley community. The scholarship was created…...