Hunter Valley News
Saturday, 27 April 2024
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Story of how the Upper Hunter community donated combat planes in WW1
Story of how the Upper Hunter community donated combat planes in WW1
John Parker
Large hazard reduction burn in Wollemi National Park
Large hazard reduction burn in Wollemi National Park
Newsroom
Singleton averages 321c/kg for 2368 weaner cattle
Simon Chamberlain
Grant Whatham, Hunter Stock Land, Branxton, Dougal and Josh Evans, Riverside, Vacey and Shannon McCormack, HSL with the Evans family's champion pen of 9 Angus heifers that made 300c/kg to return $1000. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Champion stallion Lonhro dies at his home 'Kelvinside' in the Upper Hunter
Virginia Harvey
An Australian icon on the racecourse and in the breeding barn, Australian Horse Of The Year and champion Australian sire Lonhro, with groom Dean Griesheimer, on parade at Kelvinside, Aberdeen. Picture by Virginia Harvey
Hunter raid leads to commercial drug supply charge
Singleton courthouse. File picture by Marina Neil
'Very serious': sentence upheld over attack on woman in Scone street
Nick Bielby
Newcastle courthouse. File picture
Dolfina Cup 2024: world class polo played at Ellerston from 24-28 April
The 2023 Dolfina Cup winners.
Newsroom
Grass identification and pasture management workshops
Louise Nichols
Grass identification workshop at Baerami Wednesday 1 May. This event is run by Hunter Local Land Services and is free.
Sydney Olympic entertainment riders reunion in Scone: an event to remember
Louise Nichols
Reenactment of the opening ceremony ride. Picture Archie Constable
Combined Singleton and Coalfields districts senior cricket award night
Louise Nichols
Guest speaker Lindsay Wood OAM who gave a summary of 100 years of cricket in our region pictured with Mark Bercini at the Coalfields Seniors Cricket Presentation night in Singleton on Saturday. Picture supplied
The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground
Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Steve Evans
Upper Hunter Anzac Day services
Louise Nichols
Upper Hunter Anzac Day services
Anzac Day services in Singleton and surrounding towns and villages
Singleton's Anzac Day service 2023: Students from Mt Pleasant Public School lay a wreath.
Louise Nichols
Singleton Tidy Towns Garden competition entries impress the judge
Louise Nichols
The overall champion garden at Mount Olive.
Singleton High School students selected for Clontarf state of origin
Louise Nichols
SHS Clontarf Academy players Jackson Maskey, Cooper Meldrum , Ryan Jurkans , Eden Hampstead, and Taj Vesper. Picture supplied
Mayor calls for more financial certainty from mines and state government
Newsroom
Muswellbrook mayor Steve Reynolds says the state government must do more to help the region prepare for the future. Picture: Peter Lorimer
Strikers first home game of the season a 2-2 draw against Toronto
Joel Barner header opening the scoring for the Strikers at home on Saturday night.
Newsroom
Judge impressed by entries in Singleton Tidy Towns garden competition
Louise Nichols
Mandy and Rod Blomfield's garden on Glennies Creek at Mount Olive was the champion garden.
Rapper Ziggy Ramo rewrites history in contentious book
Liz Hobday • 32m ago
Rapper Ziggy Ramo's new book takes aim at Australian attitudes toward colonisation. (HANDOUT/COMMON STATE)
Man, teen boy die in two suburban stabbings
Rachael Ward • 37m ago
NSW police are investigating two separate stabbing deaths, in Sydney and the state's west. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

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National
Dutton says push to ban stabbing video 'silly'
Opposition leader Peter Dutton said Australia 'can't be internet police of the world' as the eSafety Commissioner pushes X to remove video of the Wakeley church stabbing. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Anna McGuinness
Updated
'No item of interest found': Police investigating university 'threat'
Carla Mascarenhas
Sydney University is one of the top higher education institutions in Australia. Picture: Sydney University
Updated
More than 100 whales saved, 28 dead in mass stranding
Anna McGuinness
Between 50 and 100 pilot whales are stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough in Western Australia on April 25. Picture via Facebook/Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia
Out-of-pocket price hike: why C-sections and pacemakers will cost you more
Ben Silvester
Australians could be slugged thousands more for surgeries by their private insurers under federal changes to take effect on July 1.
Digger's souvenir reunited with 'world's rarest tank'
Katelyn Catanzariti • 1hr ago
A compass belonging to the world's rarest tank has been reunited with it at Queensland Museum. (Queensland Museum/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Bochum leave drop zone with 3-2 win against Hoffenheim
Bochum's Kevin Stoger netted a brace in their crucial 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. (AP PHOTO)
18m ago
Teenager Littler silences hostile crowd with PL victory
Jonathan Veal
Luke Littler silenced the boo-brigade on his way to winning the Premier League event in Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)
Mary Brennan and Noreen Marshall pairing successful at Scone
A big thank you to the Cancer Council Australia and there initiative called Improve Your Long Game! There is now a sunscreen station at the starters hut near the first and tenth tees for everyone to use. Picture supplied

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How a bushland retreat was created in the city
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Jemimah Clegg
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Property
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
What's On
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
Why the c-word is Olivia Colman's friendship litmus test
Amy Martin
Olivia Colman as Edith Swan in Wicked Little Letters. Picture Studiocanal
Have Your Say
Spreading the love: How much Vegemite is too much?
Karen Hardy
February 29 is National Toast Day. Picture Shutterstock
Recommended
Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
Hunter Disability Magazine - April Edition 2024
Hunter Disability Magazine - April Edition 2024
Remote working allows for greater activation of regional talent
A survey conducted by GetApp revealed an overwhelming preference for remote work. Picture by Shutterstock

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Community
Anzac Day services in Singleton and surrounding towns and villages
Singleton's Anzac Day service 2023: Students from Mt Pleasant Public School lay a wreath.
Louise Nichols
Singleton Tidy Towns Garden competition entries impress the judge
Louise Nichols
The overall champion garden at Mount Olive.
Judge impressed by entries in Singleton Tidy Towns garden competition
Louise Nichols
Mandy and Rod Blomfield's garden on Glennies Creek at Mount Olive was the champion garden.
Photos and Video
How old was William Shakespeare when he died? Take our quiz
Was William Shakespeare aged 41, 52, 68 or 80 when he died? William Shakespeare wax figure in Madame Tussauds museum in Berlin, Germany. Picture Shutterstock
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
Opinion
The great greenwashing myth being sold to Australians
Ebony Bennett
The government is too freely letting companies pretend they are protecting the environment. Picture Shutterstock
Comment
The great greenwashing myth being sold to Australians
Opinion
The government is too freely letting companies pretend they are protecting the environment. Picture Shutterstock
Ebony Bennett
Opinion
Punishment after the event rarely works
Greg McIntyre
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Real Australia
Another woman dead, another man charged with murder
Grace Ryan
Molly Ticehurst. Picture is supplied
Social media's destructive side more visible as its muscle grows
Opinion
Elon Musk. Picture Shutterstock
Michelle Grattan
Opinion
Congratulations on becoming history's greatest embarrassment
Garry Linnell
Inventor and founder of World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
The govt can properly fund its own cyber security for the first time
Marcus Thompson
Imagine an attack the scale of Optus or Medibank but targeting Medicare, Services Australia, the ATO, or even Defence? Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Shut up. Listen. Women's lives depend on it
Jenna Price
If you don't know the research, just shut up and read. Stop talking. That includes you, Prime Minister Albanese. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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Sydney confidential: The hottest new restaurant and bar openings
Sydney confidential: The hottest new restaurant and bar openings
Akash Arora
Adventure
Mystical moments: This is Japan but not as you know it
Laura Waters
Mystical moments: This is Japan but not as you know it
Want to taste top-notch tapas? This is the Spanish city to visit
Tim Richards
Want to taste top-notch tapas? This is the Spanish city to visit
The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
Luxury
The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
Bronwen Gora
These airlines have just been ranked as the best for Australians
These airlines have just been ranked as the best for Australians
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Carrie Hutchinson
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Cruising
Hassle-free travel: The incredible places you can visit as part of a cruise
Hassle-free travel: The incredible places you can visit as part of a cruise
Cruising
One of the world's most incredible ships has just arrived in Australia
Jim Kellar
One of the world's most incredible ships has just arrived in Australia
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Land
Eat bugs and sip - if you dare
Patrick of Coonawarra owner Luke Tocaciu and Mia, planting an eco-garden to host good bugs at the winery. Photo supplied by Patrick of Coonawarra
Vanessa Binks • 2hrs ago
Photos
Talking biosecurity
Denis Howard
Jose Quinteros and Wendy Muir, both of Sydney University, Sydney.
Tattykeel Angus "ecstatic" as online sale exceeds expectations
Rebecca Nadge
The top-priced female, Tattykeel Blackbird T51, sold for $16,000. Picture supplied.
Murray Grey youth shine at annual stock show in Albury
Helen Decosta
Murray grey youth grand champion parader, Nikki Vaughan, Eugowra, Michelle Fairall, Micanker Livestock, Harden & Maddie Brockhoff, executive officer, Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society. Photo by Shelly B Photography.
LLS board appointments and review's $1.4m savings
Samantha Townsend
Allison Mudford - Hunter local board chair, Rachel Nicoll - Central Tablelands local board member and Derek Schoen- Murray local board chair.

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Life & Style
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
The wedge-shaped weekender making use of an odd plot
This corner of the house is quite abstract, giving the appearance of a solid concrete structure where new and existing foliage can cast shadows. Pictures by Brett Boardman
How to style your home to complement the artwork
Selecting and styling the right art can enhance the overall ambiance of your home. Picture supplied
World
Egypt delegation in Israel for talks on Gaza hostages
As the war in Gaza drags on, negotiations for the release of hostages continue. (EPA PHOTO)
James Mackenzie • 15m ago
Publisher 'killed story of Trump affair to help him'
Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan • 1hr ago
Donald Trump is the first former US president to face criminal charges. (AP PHOTO)
India election sees turnout fall in second phase
Dhanya Skariachan and Nikunj Ohri • 1hr ago
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term off his economic record. (AP PHOTO)