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FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

Cody Tsaousis

GREAT GRIN: Lucas and Dani Grahame were loving the festivities at the Easter Family Fun Day.

Easter Show stuns again

Cody Tsaousis

EWE BEAUTY: The grand parade is always one of the Festival of the Fleeces highlights.

Festival of the Fleeces returns

Cody Tsaousis

HELPING HAND: Key Assets are on the lookout for anybody in the region considering being a foster carer.

Upper Hunter in need of foster carers

Cody Tsaousis

Sit-in: Bylong farmers backed by Lock the Gate take a seat at the Independent Planning Commission on Tuesday as the commission decides on the controversial Korean Government-backed Bylong coal mine.

Bylong farmers fight 'David and Goliath' water battle with Korean miner

Joanne McCarthy

YOUTH SURVEY: Mission Australia are calling on young people to get involved with their annual questionaire to celebrate the charity's 18th birthday.

Youth survey calling for numbers

STAY SAFE: Acting inspector Brett Gruber and acting Hunter Valley Police District commander superintendent Joanne Schultz are hoping for a safe long weekend.

Double demerits to be enforced

Cody Tsaousis

FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

Cody Tsaousis

GREAT GRIN: Lucas and Dani Grahame were loving the festivities at the Easter Family Fun Day.

Easter Show stuns again

Cody Tsaousis

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

SUPER SCORERS: U9's Dean Mohr and U8's Eliza Smallmon were the top highest overall point scorers for the season.

Aberdeen athletes awarded

Denise Bell

Families and club... I love this stuff

Geoff Newling

The tradition continues

Geoff Newling

SUPER SCORERS: U9's Dean Mohr and U8's Eliza Smallmon were the top highest overall point scorers for the season.

Aberdeen athletes awarded

It's finally happened after 23 years | PHOTOS

Alex Tigani

It's disappointing, says Walmsley

Rod Thompson

After five decades, 'that's entertainment'

MUST SEE: Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali star in the Academy Award-winning movie Green Book.

A double celebration for film buffs

Mediterranean hospitality on 'home' turf

After five decades, 'that's entertainment'

Good vibes, raw energy on stage

Breathtaking in its beauty, power and expression

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Yoga tends to attract people who want to do something for themselves, trying to improve their physicality and mental wellbeing.

Improve your well-being

CUTTING THROUGH WITH SKILLS: Thiess coal quality geologist Sarah with local school students during the one of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue school tours to Mount Pleasant.

Targeting the best people

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

INSPIRED: Dr Wendy Brooks (Director); Janelle French; Sam Cobcroft; Jennifer Kershaw; Katrina Constable; Gillian Miles (all teaching staff based at Muswellbrook who provide tuition on all instruments, for all ages).

Taking positive steps

INSPIRED: Dr Wendy Brooks (Director); Janelle French; Sam Cobcroft; Jennifer Kershaw; Katrina Constable; Gillian Miles (all teaching staff based at Muswellbrook who provide tuition on all instruments, for all ages).

Taking positive steps

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

First impressions: Using quality photos in real estate listings can make all the difference.

Are professional photos worth it?

Ruth Lewis

FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

Cody Tsaousis

GREAT GRIN: Lucas and Dani Grahame were loving the festivities at the Easter Family Fun Day.

Easter Show stuns again

Cody Tsaousis

EWE BEAUTY: The grand parade is always one of the Festival of the Fleeces highlights.

Festival of the Fleeces returns

Cody Tsaousis

FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

FLIPPING OUT: Daniel Wojcikewycz was quick to show off his skills at Denman skate park competition at the weekend.

Flipping perspective: PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

FLIPPING OUT: Daniel Wojcikewycz was quick to show off his skills at Denman skate park competition at the weekend.

Flipping perspective: PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

Rattlin' bones tractor trek in mate's honour | Photos

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

John Ellicott

Bringing back family fun | PHOTOS

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

Well worth the trip | PHOTOS

We are stronger when we stand together

Billionaires hold the power for real change

Climate future relies on an end to division

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

'URBAN COMMUNITY': An artist's impression of the Discovery Rise planned development at James Cook University's Townsville campus. Image: Supplied.

Work starts on university-based retirement communities

Geraldine Cardozo

Labor wants an inquiry to investigate two controversial taxpayer-funded water buybacks in 2017.

Labor demands judicial inquiry into water

2hrs ago

Police are looking for a man following a sexual assault at a Victorian beach on Easter Sunday.

Woman assaulted by stranger on Vic beach

2hrs ago

Labor doesn't expect Clive Palmer to do any preference deals with the party.

Labor not counting on Palmer preferences

2hrs ago

Turkish nationals have been banned from attending the Anzac Day dawn service at Gallipoli.

Turks banned from Anzac Gallipoli service

Prime Minister Scott Morrison heads a soccer ball at near Adelaide on Tuesday.

Day 14 of the federal election campaign

Bill Shorten has focused on long-term casuals in his jobs pitch as he campaigns in Queensland.

Labor expands jobs pitch to casual workers

Daniel McCulloch

Former Motorist Enthusiast Party Senator Ricky Muir wants to return to parliament at the election.

Ricky Muir up for another shot in Senate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce measures for veterans.

Morrison's $63 million promise to veterans

Katina Curtis

Evie Clark, 7, and her mother Samara Zeitsch at their Braidwood home a week after Evie was stung up to 300 times when she fell into a wasp nest. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Girl stung 300 times by wasp swarm

Finbar O'Mallon
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Brunchilli Vanahlem Eileen 2, five years old, sashed senior champion Jersey female pictured with Hayley Menzies, Lyn Boyd, Jack, Brooke, Maggie and David Boyd all from Brunchilli Farming Trust, Numbaa via Nowra.

Dairy cows shine at Sydney Royal | Photos

Hannah Powe
1hr ago

Little Big Dairy Co co-owner Jim Elliot says if the recent milk shortages don't convey the clear message farmgate milk prices are not enough, nothing ever will. Photo by Rachael Webb.

Milk shortages a 'no brainer'

Daniel Pedersen

MOUTHWATERING EXHIBIT: A 1971 McLaren M8-F CanAm car stands in splendid isolation in The Bend’s Welcome Centre.

Tailem Bend - The accidental motorsport star

Brent Davison

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

How to create magic in the garden

2hrs ago

Imagine being greeted by this when you get to work of a morning. Photo: FILE.

A dog at work can make you more productive

Grace Ryan

CUTIE PIES: You can house-train your pet rabbits and let them exercise in your home.

Curious animals that make great pets

RSPCA