Hunter Valley News
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Nsw Election
A close race for Upper Hunter hot seat
Upper Hunter state election candidates Dave Layzell, Nationals, Peree Watson, Labor and Dale McNamara, Independent at the polls. Picture by Louise Nichols.
Angus Michie and Matthew Kelly
Upper Hunter soccer league opens pathways for regional kids
The newly formed Upper Hunter premier soccer league aims to create development pathway opportunities for the kids in the region.
Jess Wallace
Nsw Election
The regional areas that changed the NSW election result
Kate Cox
PM Anthony Albanese and incoming Premier Chris Minns address the room. Picture by Saffron Howden
What to do if you've been impacted: Hack steals millions of Aussie drivers licences
Anna Houlahan
Latitude is responding to a cyber-attack resulting in almost eight million personal identification documents stolen. Picture by Mikhail Nilov
Explainer
If the shoe fits, drink! The history of Australia's grossest tradition
Millie Costigan
Punters do a 'shoey' at Newcastle Foreshore in 2013. Picture by Simone De Peak.
Updated
Labor romps home to victory in NSW election
Saffron Howden Lucinda Garbutt-Young Nadine Morton
Chris Minns will be the new premier of NSW. Picture by AAP/Mick Tsikas
What's on
Discover the 'art of the kite' at Murrurundi Festival
Murrurundi Festival kicks off March 31 to April 2.
Liddell WORKS project artists named
Rebecca Rath on site at Liddell. Picture Roger Skinner.
Muswellbrook Shire Council appoints new GM
Derek Finnigan has been appointed the new general manager of Muswellbrook Shire Council. Picture supplied.
Nsw Election
Pre-polling at Singleton booth likely to determine Upper Hunter seat
Dave Layzell meets one of the younger members of the community on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll.
Scone golfers tee off despite the wet weather
Lyn Banks
Mick Soper eagled the 18th hole at Scone on March 25. Photo supplied.
Gruelling games at Muswellbrook squash courts
Mick "on your marks" Jones ready to chase down Alex "beep beep reversing" Newton drop shot. Photo supplied.
Nsw Election
'Too close to call': One pre-poll booth could determine Upper Hunter seat
Labor's Peree Watson, left, with NSW Nurses and Midwives member Kathy Chapman at Singleton on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Matthew Kelly
Scone couple Dean and Rita Newling mark their 65th wedding anniversary
Dean and Rita celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with family and friends on March 22. Photo supplied.
Photos
Explosive airshow wows spectators in the Hunter Valley
Paul Bennett puts on a spectacular appearance at the Hunter Valley Airshow accompanied by explosions. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Jessica Brown
Science and engineering challenges
Each day, up to 250 students from eight primary or high school teams will collaborate to solve real-world challenges.Picture supplied.
Long-awaited return of Singleton Rodeo
Louise Nichols
Singleton's Logan George competing in the junior bullride. Photo supplied.
Legislation to protect casual coal miners' entitlements
Matthew Kelly
Legislation to protect casual coal miners' entitlements
Analysis
Upper Hunter still undecided as 'red tide' sweeps Minns and Labor to victory
Hunter residents, and Tim Crakanthorp, will be hoping Newcastle, and Stockton, take a higher place on the radar of new NSW Premier Chris Minns. File picture by Marina Neil
Ian Kirkwood
Nsw Election
"I'm certainly not upset about where we are": Nats close in on Upper Hunter
With 44% of votes counted, Upper Hunter was too close to call as counting wrapped up Saturday night.
Matthew Kelly
Dave Layzell arrives at Singleton Showground on Saturday night. Picture by Matthew Kelly
The Australian states most affected by homicide
Anna McGuinness
NSW had the most homicide incidents in 2020-21, according to the Australian Institute of Criminology. Picture by Mark Witte.
Guardrails and guidelines as AI embeds itself deeper
Marion Rae • 2hrs ago
Experts have released guidelines on the use of AI as surveys show a lack of trust in the technology. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

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National
How to take the shock out of your energy bills
Power transmission towers. Picture by Alyoshine via Canva
Anna Houlahan
Government secures backing for National Reconstruction Fund
Miriam Webber
ACT Senator David Pocock has agreed to support the National Reconstruction Fund. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Country winter sport leagues ready for round one
Anna McGuinness
Winter sport is kicking off in the regions. Picture by Morgan Hancock.
Sport
Injured Nadal casts doubt over Monte Carlo return
Former world No.1 player Rafael Nadal is unsure when he will return to competitive tennis. (AP PHOTO)
Dpa
Upper Hunter soccer league opens pathways for regional kids
Jess Wallace
The newly formed Upper Hunter premier soccer league aims to create development pathway opportunities for the kids in the region.
Scone golfers tee off despite the wet weather
Lyn Banks
Mick Soper eagled the 18th hole at Scone on March 25. Photo supplied.

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PropertyReal Estate View
Cosy your patio for the coming cool
Invest in a firepit for cosy ambience, warm guests and year-round entertaining. Picture supplied
Your Home
Renovator's guide to asthma, allergies
Your Home
There is increased demand for low-irritant building and decorating products. Picture supplied
Annie Sloan takes paint beyond the pale
Your Home
Australian-born Annie Sloan created revolutionary Chalk Paint in 1990, needing a product that could achieve endless decorative effects. Pictures supplied
What's On
Discover the 'art of the kite' at Murrurundi Festival
What's on
Murrurundi Festival kicks off March 31 to April 2.
Photos
Explosive airshow wows spectators in the Hunter Valley
Jessica Brown
Paul Bennett puts on a spectacular appearance at the Hunter Valley Airshow accompanied by explosions. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Things to Do
Exhilarating air show to soar over Hunter this weekend
Australia's only high energy civilian aerobatic team the Sky Aces. Picture supplied.
Recommended
Hunter Disability Magazine - Autumn Edition 2023
Hunter Disability Magazine - Autumn Edition 2023
Leave behind an enduring legacy of love in your will
Bruce Smith wants people to know that they can continue to support the causes they care about, even after they've passed on. Scan the QR code to find out more. Picture supplied
Breathe in the wonders of ancient worlds
Emma Brown
The enigmatic Pyramids rise out of the sand of the desert in Egypt. Picture Shutterstock

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Community
Liddell WORKS project artists named
Rebecca Rath on site at Liddell. Picture Roger Skinner.
Science and engineering challenges
Each day, up to 250 students from eight primary or high school teams will collaborate to solve real-world challenges.Picture supplied.
Scamwatch: Beware, that instant prize may be too good to be true
Scratchie scams will offer you an instant prize, but when you contact the trader to claim it, you will be asked to provide payment for various 'fees' via wire transfer or preloaded money card. Picture by @Scamwatch_gov via Twitter
Photos and Video
Is any reality TV show safe in the hands of comedians?
We Interrupt This Broadcast lampoons The Bachelor. Picture supplied
Vickii Byram
Explainer
If the shoe fits, drink! The history of Australia's grossest tradition
Millie Costigan
Punters do a 'shoey' at Newcastle Foreshore in 2013. Picture by Simone De Peak.
How to take the shock out of your energy bills
Anna Houlahan
Power transmission towers. Picture by Alyoshine via Canva
Comment
Algorithms and machines diminish our humanity
Opinion
Broelman's view.
John Hanscombe
Opinion
It's not perfect, but here are the climate wins in the safeguard mechanism
Tim Buckley
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen. Picture by James Croucher
Opinion
The Voice is actually an anti-racist measure
Janaline Oh
The proposed Voice to Parliament is about all Australians. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
The day I snubbed Albo: the pitfalls of avoiding eye contact with the party faithful
Real Australia
A dog watches on as people vote on NSW state election day, March 25. Picture by AAP Image/James Gourley
Jacob McMaster
Opinion
Religious extremists look a lot like jihadis
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas' view.
Opinion
All but one state is now held by Labor. But not all political families are happy ones
Frank Bongiorno
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Labor premiers Dan Andrews and Mark McGowan. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
No referendum needed to start Voice process and start changing lives
Nicholas Stuart
Anthony Albanese should remember doing things is more important than saying you will. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Book Now
A roaring success in Singapore
Hungry Traveller
A roaring success in Singapore
Ute Junker
The latest travel craze: library tourism
Mark Dapin
The latest travel craze: library tourism
Stop and smell the small, special sites in Italy
Natascha Mirosch
Stop and smell the small, special sites in Italy
Winter among the gum trees
Paperbark Camp at Jervis Bay is staging winter wellness retreats.
A stunning hotel with a rooftop pool has just opened in Melbourne
Le Meridien Melbourne.
One of the world's busiest airports has just been ranked the best
Singapore Changi Airport.
My Patch
Lazy days and deluxe stays
Ellie-Marie Watts
Tomaree Head is the ultimate selfie spot.
These cruises are about to mark a key World War II anniversary
These cruises are about to mark a key World War II anniversary
The Senior
Banks face ACCC inquiry into low savings account interest rates
Many savings accounts not benefitting from increased interest rates.Picture Shutterstock
ACCC to look at why banks do not pass on interest rises in full to savings accounts.
Eileen Wood
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Deborah's moving tribute to senior women
Deborah Wood's artworks of dancing older women are a celebration of the underrepresented.
Rowan Cowley
Deborah Wood's dancing lady artworks are a symbol of defiance on behalf of a group that is underrepresented. Picture by Chris Franklin, Franklin image

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The Land
Motorists to be stung at the pump over the Easter long weekend
Motorist are advised prices are likely to top $2 a litre over Easter and the school holiday period. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)
Poppy Johnston • 2hrs ago
Watch as four baby meerkats are welcomed into their new home
Newsroom
The new baby meerkat pups were born in early March. Picture supplied
Police searching for sheep stolen from Gunning property
Lj Charleston
Police are searching for stolen merino wethers with distinctive markings. Main picture:file. Inset via NSW Police
Gloucester goes back to basics
Jamie Brown
The Telstra tower near Gloucester is undergoing an extensive upgrade and in the process has turned off mobile reception, leaving people to talk in person.
Fish fraud: Why the global fishing industry is vulnerable to crime
Millie Costigan
Seafood options at an Australian restaurant. Picture by Brodie Weeding

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Life & Style
The challenges and solutions of construction funding
construction companies need reliable funding to ensure they can finish their projects on time and minimise the risks of delays. Image Shutterstock
How a low-carb diet can prevent diabetes and still be delicious
Karen Hardy
How a low-carb diet can prevent diabetes and still be delicious
Opinion
Nano is the latest descriptor for universal small technology
Mathew Dickerson
Disaster relief through Sesame Solar's nanogrid. Photo Sesame Solar.
World
Dozens killed in fire at migrant facility in Mexico
Ambulances and firefighters arrived at the facility in Ciudad Juarez following the fire. (EPA PHOTO)
Maria Verza • 51m ago
Belgium police arrest eight in counterterrorism raids
Samuel Petrequin • 1hr ago
Antwerp and Brussels police carried out searches to thwart possible terrorist attacks. (EPA PHOTO)
Greek PM calls election amid outrage over train crash
2hrs ago
"The country needs clear skies," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said as he called the May vote. (EPA PHOTO)