An appeal from the Salvation Army for toys for needy families has resulted in an avalanche of gifts and donations from the community and local businesses. Salvation Army Lieutenant Dean Clutterbuck made the appeal after wet weather affected donations to the annual Mudgee and District Bikers Club’s annual toy run.

With Christmas and the holidays fast approaching, now is a good time to remind everyone to plan ahead and ensure their home is safe and secure, so that you, hopefully, don’t become a victim of opportunistic crime.

The Mid-Western region is being sold as an escape to beat “coastal congestion” this holiday season. Mudgee Region Tourism Inc. CEO Lucy White said the region had plenty of greenery to admire, many museums to visit and an abundance of adventure experiences. “For instance Mudgee has become a popular destination for cyclists and their families,” [...]

The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent. The 25 basis point fall comes on the back of a similar cut last month. The reduction is good news for people paying off a mortgage. “This will put an extra $60 into the pockets of borrowers each month,” says Domain property expert Carolyn [...]

Mudgee Men’s Shed will now be a more modern workplace as a result of The Property Shop’s annual Tradies’ Night which raised $3,400 for Mudgee Men’s Shed. The Tradies’ Night is held each year with The Property Shop inviting all its associated trades people along for a night of fun including drinks and a barbecue.