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A number of economists and the market are anticipating the RBA will move interest rates up later in the year. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERHouse price boom fuels inflation spike

Gerard Cockburn

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

Australian of the Year 2022 Dylan Alcott. Picture: Keegan Carroll

PHOTOS'I love my disability': Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott

Lanie Tindale

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NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

Kim Chappell
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COOL OFF: The Upper Hunter's pools are set to be busy on Australia Day with temperatures in the 30s.

OUR PEOPLEWhat's on in the Upper Hunter on Australia Day in 2022

Mathew Perry

STRAP IN: PBR bull riding returns to White Park Arena, Scone on February 5.

Your guide to events in the Upper Hunter

Australia Day, when the rivalries aren't what you'd expect

DIGESTAustralia Day, when the rivalries aren't what you'd expect

Janine Graham

A number of economists and the market are anticipating the RBA will move interest rates up later in the year. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERHouse price boom fuels inflation spike

Gerard Cockburn

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

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NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

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NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

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WATCHCOVID hospitalisation numbers jump in NSW as 29 more lives are lost

Australia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

DIGESTAustralia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

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WATCHNSW records 15,091 COVID cases and 24 deaths

Minister for Education James Merlino, pictured during a past school visit to the south-west, announced a plan to keep education settings open while taking measures to protect students and staff.

EXPLAINERWhat are the new rules for Victorian schools?

Kyra Gillespie

INSET: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

Free rapid tests twice weekly for students as Victoria prepares for school to return

INSERT: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

WATCHMasks, twice-weekly rapid antigen tests as NSW schools set to return

Kim Chappell

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Thirty-four lives lost as NSW records 20,324 new COVID cases

Kim Chappell

Jess Fox is among Australia's Olympic gold medal athletes recognised in the country's honours.

Australia honours community champions

Alex Mitchell

Mercedes say teams face a moment of truth when the F1 season starts in Bahrain under new regulations

F1 year to be painful for some: Mercedes

NO RESPECT: Howard Kotton says that Nick Kyrgios' lack of respect for tennis and his opponents is mirrored by fans in the stands. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

OPINIONKyrgios' disrespect mirrored by fans in the stands

Howard Kotton

Jess Fox is among Australia's Olympic gold medal athletes recognised in the country's honours.

Australia honours community champions

CECILIA: The Aleacia Bennett-trained Cecilia, pictured here winning at Newcastle late last year, won Fridays Queen of the Turf at Port Macquarie. Picture: Bradley Photography

'Oh, Cecilia' - Muswellbrook mare wins Queen of the North

Jeff Hanson

Comoros, who've written the best stories at the African Cup of Nations, have been hit by COVID-19.

COVID-hit Comoros have no goalie at AfCoN

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

STRAP IN: PBR bull riding returns to White Park Arena, Scone on February 5.

Your guide to events in the Upper Hunter

FESTIVAL: In previous years the Scone Literary Festival's 'Bush Poets Breakfast' has proved popular with audiences. Picture: Caitlin Reid

OUR PLACESCOVID uncertainty forces major changes to Scone Literary Festival

Mathew Perry

Frances McDormand in The Tragedy of Macbeth, now streaming on Apple TV+. Picture: Apple TV+

WATCHMild to wild genre bending in Coen's Macbeth and Wolf Like Me

B.R. Doherty

STRAP IN: PBR bull riding returns to White Park Arena, Scone on February 5.

Your guide to events in the Upper Hunter

SHOW'S ON: Jimmy Barnes headlines the Red Hot Summer Tour.

Red Hot Summer show to proceed

Krystal Sellars

Don't get disheartened by empty supermarket shelves. Picture: Shutterstock

What to cook when the supermarket shelves are empty

Karen Hardy

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

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KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

Linda Lambrechts

With the world opening back up, now is the time to upskill

With the world opening back up, now is the time to upskill

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

1hr ago

More to explore: Best biking spots in Melbourne

More to explore: Best biking spots in Melbourne

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

INCREASE: According to the NSW Valuer General, some of the strongest increases were experienced by smaller rural holdings in Pokolbin which encompasses rural lifestyle properties, vineyards, wineries, and short-term accommodation. Picture:

Hunter land values increase by 30 per cent from 2020 to 2021

Mathew Perry

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

Brendan Crabb

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Murray Trembath

AMPHIBIAN OASIS: One of the best things you can do is create a frog pond or a frog hotel where our croaky friends can live and thrive. Picture: Dr Laura Grogan

Hop to it ... Aussie frogs are in trouble and need your help

Josie Humphries, Steve Molan and Dr Laura Grogan, Griffith University

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

Aussie Ark will be open to the public throughout January.

What's happening across the Hunter Valley

AMPHIBIAN OASIS: One of the best things you can do is create a frog pond or a frog hotel where our croaky friends can live and thrive. Picture: Dr Laura Grogan

Hop to it ... Aussie frogs are in trouble and need your help

DIRECTOR: Scone's Hugo Morgan (right) is bringing his feature length directorial debut 'Collect Your Roadkill' back to Scone for a screening at the Belmore Hotel on Sunday, December 19. Picture: Mazgo Productions

OUR PEOPLEScone director Hugo Morgan returning for premiere of debut film

Mathew Perry

Story time and craft for children is held at Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries on Thursday mornings.

What's happening across the Upper Hunter

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NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

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Australian of the Year 2022 Dylan Alcott. Picture: Keegan Carroll

PHOTOS'I love my disability': Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott

ON THE MOVE: Millions of red crabs have migrated across Christmas Island this breeding season. Picture: Parks Australia

WATCHRecord numbers of crabs inundate Christmas Island

Ash Barty plays tonight. Here's how you can watch

WATCHAsh Barty plays tonight. Here's how you can watch

Outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame stands stony faced next to the prime minister.

WATCHGrace Tame's awkward meeting with Morrison

Georgie Moore

Police have released footage of a red ute towing a boat as investigations into Charlise Muttens murder continue. Photo: NSW Police

WATCHPolice reveal Charlise Mutten was shot dead

Farid Farid

The Sturt Highway is cut in many places - here the highway is badly damaged at near Pimba. Picture: Spud's Roadhouse.

Rail, highway access cut as record rain causes outback flooding

Chris McLennan

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WATCHCOVID hospitalisation numbers jump in NSW as 29 more lives are lost

Kim Chappell

Jet skis with Australian and Aboriginal flags in front of the Sydney Opera House on Australia Day in 2021. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONToday is a day for truth telling, not just celebrations

Nathan Tyson

Dr Karen Fox has been researching Australia's honours system for more than 10 years, and says it is important to recognise people doing extraordinary things. Picture: Tracey Nearmy/ANU

OPINIONHonours list has a way to go, but the way to improve it is to get involved

Jenna Price

Trickle-down economics works, right? So we'll be fine, right? Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONBig business shapes our political landscape

Zoë Wundenberg

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Australia Ukraine plan regrettable: envoy

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Sir Elton John has postponed his farewell tour after contracting COVID-19.

Elton John has COVID-19, postpones shows

Michael Anderson, Billy Craigie, Bert Williams and Tony Coorey on the first day of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, January 26, 1972. Picture: State Library of NSW

'A beacon of resistance': Tent Embassy marks 50 years but struggle remains

Richard Colbeck is under fire for going to the cricket rather than attending a COVID-19 committee.

Minister's cricket trip 'arrogant': Labor

25m ago

Outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame stands stony faced next to the prime minister.

WATCHGrace Tame's awkward meeting with Morrison

Georgie Moore

NSW has now recorded more than one million coronavirus cases.

NSW posts 21,030 virus cases, 29 deaths

Greta Stonehouse
28m ago

Victoria has posted 13,507 new COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths.

Vic records 13,507 COVID cases, 35 deaths

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NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

Kim Chappell
45m ago

Auctioneer James Gooch of Gooch Agencies, selling at a Gloucester store sale.

Skibo yearling steers top at $2490

Edwina Watson
2hrs ago

Finalist: Anthony Elmes, Glenayr, Biala, with his Royalla/Boudjah-blood maiden ewes.

Among Merinos at Crookwell

Stephen Burns

Tom and Marcus Hooke, East Lodden Merino stud, Wanganella, sold 230 Merino ewes for $230. Photo: Nutrien Deniliquin

"Dull' sheep sale where Merino ewes made $335

Stephen Burns

Lamingtons. Picture: Alan Benson

Put another prawn on the barbie: cooking our national dishes

Karen Hardy

Smart home tech will continues to grow in 2022, after all you might want to remotely open the garage to let a freight drone drop off a parcel while watching on a security camera. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONWhat to expect from tech world in 2022

Mathew Dickerson

How self-driving cars 'see' where they're going

How self-driving cars 'see' where they're going

Jake Port