She's a trailblazer for women in Emergency Services, and Deanna has been on the frontline of many crisis events in the Upper Hunter. But her real passion is helping other women break down barriers in what has been a mainly male domain. 

She's a trailblazer for women in Emergency Services, and Deanna has been on the frontline of many crisis events in the Upper Hunter. But her real passion is helping other women break down barriers in what has been a mainly male domain.

Meet the news-makers putting local first in the Upper Hunter, on the issues that matter most to your region. 

Meet the news-makers putting local first in the Upper Hunter, on the issues that matter most to your region.

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A recap of this week's top stories and a deep dive into the issues that matter across the Upper Hunter. 

A recap of this week's top stories and a deep dive into the issues that matter across the Upper Hunter.

Where There's Smoke, there's Deanna Faulks!

Residents of Muswellbrook’s sought after Ironbark Ridge have spent years enjoying the tranquility of their semi rural sized blocks. This is now in jeopardy but the latest stage of the housing estate with a developer proposing a stack of new housing including duplex style properties.

The residents took their fight to Muswellbrook Shire Council who have now deferred a decision.

Residents of Muswellbrook&rsquo;s sought after Ironbark Ridge have spent years enjoying the tranquility of their semi rural sized blocks. This is now in jeopardy but the latest stage of the housing estate with a developer proposing a stack of new housing including duplex style properties.
The residents took their fight to Muswellbrook Shire Council who have now deferred a decision.

People power forces developer back to the drawing board

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Political candidates chasing votes in the Upper Hunter have been warned to keep the issues close to home. We chat with Liz Ritchie from the Regional Australia Institute on why your vote will matter. 

Political candidates chasing votes in the Upper Hunter have been warned to keep the issues close to home. We chat with Liz Ritchie from the Regional Australia Institute on why your vote will matter.&nbsp;

Australia Votes 2025:  Never Under-estimate the Bush! 

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Freshly graduated from the Police Academy, mother-of-two Kate relies on many layers of support to fulfill her long held ambition to work as an officer in her home town of Scone.  

Freshly graduated from the Police Academy, mother-of-two Kate relies on many layers of support to fulfill her long held ambition to work as an officer in her home town of Scone. &nbsp;

Constable Kate Gilbert - Chasing Her Dream

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Where There's Smoke, there's Deanna Faulks!

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