Tag: muswellbrook
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APPEAL TO FIND MISSING TEENAGE GIRLS
Police hold concerns for the welfare of two Hunter teenagers, who’ve been missing for almost a week. 14-year-old Nikita Brandon and Rachel Woodhouse were last seen by family on Monday afternoon, in Reef Way at Muswellbrook. It’s believed they may be heading to Newcastle. Nikita was last seen wearing blue skinny jeans and a pink…
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PARENTS PLEAD FOR INFORMATION ON MISSING DAUGHTER, BELIEVED TO BE MURDERED
The parents of missing Belmont woman Carly McBride have issued a desperate plea for answers, as the search enters its nine month. The mother of two was last seen in Muswellbrook, back in September.
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MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG AND FIREARM OFFENCES
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Belmont woman Carly McBride, have charged a man with drug and firearms offences. At around 12:30pm yesterday, Strike Force Karabi executed three search warrants in Scone and Muswellbrook. Police allegedly found three firearms, a silencer, methamphetamine and more than $5,000 cash. A 24-year-old man was charged with 13 offences and…
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NEW CELLS FOR MUSWELLBROOK’S CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
The state government has unveiled its plans for an additional 80 cells at Muswellbrook’s St Heliers Correctional Centre. The $10-million project will house 160 inmates and should be operational by August. The new modular cells will be built by prisoners at a cost of $75,000 per cell, compared to $200,000 using traditional methods. “These modern…
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BENGALLA MINE CONTINUATION UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
The Planning Assessment Commission heard from 27 speakers in Muswellbrook today, over a proposal to extend operations at the Bengalla open cut coal mine. The majority, voicing their support for the $689-million plan to lengthen the mine’s life by 21 years.
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MORE JOBS TO GO FROM MOUNT ARTHUR MINE
BHP Billiton has announced more jobs will be cut at its Mount Arthur coal mine at Muswellbrook. 150 positions will go by the end of February next year, which will take the total number of jobs lost to 405 since July. The company says the changes are aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the…
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MOUNT ARTHUR MINE EXTENSION APPROVED
The state’s Planning Assessment Commission has approved extending the life of the Mount Arthur coal mine at Muswellbrook by four years. The decision means BHP Billiton can expand its operations to the south west, allowing it to access an additional 128-million tonnes of coal. The Commission has however attached conditions to its consent, including documenting…
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MAN CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY THREATENING MOTHER WITH AIR RIFLE
A 26-year-old man will appear in court after allegedly threatening his mother and her partner with an air rifle and knives in their Muswellbrook home. At about 3:30 yesterday morning, it’s alleged the man went to the Foley Street home and pointed the air rifle at the pair, before threatening the 52-year-old man with knives.…