Place:Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia

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NameMuswellbrook
TypeTown
Coordinates32.283°S 150.917°E
Located inNew South Wales, Australia
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Muswellbrook is a town in the Upper Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, about north of Sydney and north-west of Newcastle.

Geologically, Muswellbrook is situated in the northern parts of the Sydney basin, bordering the New England region.

The area is predominantly known for coal mining and horse breeding, but has also developed a reputation for gourmet food and wine production. As at June 2018 Muswellbrook has a population of 12,364. Located to the south of the Muswellbrook township are two coal fuelled power stations, Liddell and Bayswater. They were commissioned in 1973 and mid 1980s respectively and employ approximately 500 people from the area.

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