NEWS – Hunter Valley Operations

HVO Community Grants Program supports 14 more projects

18 November 2025

Hunter Valley Operations has awarded approximately $52,000 in its latest round of community grants, continuing HVO’s long-standing commitment to supporting initiatives that deliver meaningful outcomes for communities across the Hunter region. Since 2018, HVO has invested more than $760,000 into over 130 community initiatives. On top of this, its Truck Tray charity partners are set […]

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HVO freshens up Singleton Community Garden with mulch and momentum

30 October 2025

Singleton Community Garden recently received a refresh when volunteers from the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) Tech Services team rolled up their sleeves. The crew spent three hours on site removing weeds, spreading fresh mulch and tidying loose ends to improve the green space. They also took photos and notes to help plan follow-up works that […]

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1080 WILD DOG AND FOX BAITING

IMPORTANT WARNING FOR OWNERS OF WORKING DOGS AND PETS

09 October 2025

WARNING: 1080 WILD DOG AND FOX BAITING OCTOBER 20 to NOVEMBER 21 HVO’s Vertebrate Pest Management Program will be in operation from Monday 20 October to Friday 21 November 2025.  Feral dogs and foxes will be targeted using sodium monofluoroacetate (1080) ground baits, including meat and ejector baits. Where baiting will occur Who will conduct […]

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HVO powers up Dungog Pedalfest with sun-safe support

08 October 2025

Dungog Pedalfest participants had a cool ride during the recent event thanks to support from Hunter Valley Operations (HVO). HVO provided in-kind donations designed to keep riders cool, safe and on course. Three sun-safe marquees and branded hats provided vital shade, while signage and eye-catching banners guided competitors and spectators throughout the three-day cycling festival. […]

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HVO Continuation Project Amendment Report on public exhibition 

10 September 2025

The public can have their say on Hunter Valley Operations’ (HVO) plans to extend its operation until 2045, after the Continuation Project Amendment Report went on exhibition last week.  The project would provide around 1,500 ongoing jobs, with an extra 600 jobs in the construction phase, pouring billions of dollars into the Hunter Valley economy […]

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HVO Empowers WRHS Crew with Tech Boost at Belmont Base

09 September 2025

Hunter Valley Operations marked its Painted Truck Tray partnership in 2025 by delivering two iPad minis to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) base in Belmont. Environment and Community Superintendent Brenton Hubert and Emergency Response Coordinator Andrew Porters toured the hangar, met the pilots and paramedics, and saw firsthand how this tech upgrade will streamline […]

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HVO Community Information Sessions, October 2024

Community Information Sessions

05 September 2025

You’re invited! Community Information Sessions Local residents are welcome to call in for a chat with our team members about any aspect of our operations or our proposal to continue mining until 2045. Enjoy light refreshments, free of charge. No need to book. For further information:

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PUBLIC NOTICE: RAPs invited to cultural heritage consultation working group

11 August 2025

Invitation for Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) in the Upper Hunter Valley to participate in cultural heritage consultation with Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) Registered Aboriginal Parties are invited to attend a HVO Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Working Group (CHWG) meeting as follows: Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025 Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon Venue: Meeting Room 1, Hunter Valley […]

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HVO Grant Fuels Witmore’s Food Truck Fundraising Effort

23 July 2025

A recent grant from the HVO Community Grants Program is helping Witmore take the next step in their Inclusive Eats social enterprise, supporting their fundraising to purchase a mobile food truck designed to create more employment opportunities for people with disability in the Singleton region. Witmore, a not-for-profit organisation with more than 60 years of […]

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HVO Community Grants Program supports 14 more projects

15 July 2025

Local events, junior sport programs, and employment opportunities for peoplewith disabilities are set to benefit from Hunter Valley Operations’ latest round ofcommunity grants. Fourteen not-for-profit organisations have received funding to support smaller-scaleinitiatives that often struggle to secure backing. HVO community and environment officer Nic McLaughlin said the grants reflect themine’s commitment to building long-term social […]

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