Hunter Valley News
Saturday, 21 May
Analysis
It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami
Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP
Finn McHugh
'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament
Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP
Karen Barlow
Federal Election
Election results as they happened: Labor claims sweep victory in Hunter region
Michael Parris, Ian Kirkwood, Madeline Link, Matthew Kelly, Ethan Hamilton, Paige Busher & Simon McCarthy
As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory
Hannah Neale, Doug Dingwall, Sarah Basford Canales
Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot
Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats
Jamieson Murphy
TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann
Albanese pledges to bring country together
Paul Osborne • 1hr ago
Labor's Anthony Albanese has pledged to bring Australians together after winning government.
As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory
Hannah Neale, Doug Dingwall, Sarah Basford Canales
Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot
Hunter votes 2022
Louise Nichols
Hunter's Labor candidate Dan Repacholi chats to people in the long queue at polling this morning at Singleton Heights.
What's on
Wine and beer festival returns
FUN: The 2022 Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Festival will be held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on Saturday, June 18.
All polling places will be open for election day: AEC
Olivia Ireland
All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney
Woman charged with alleged drug offences after traffic stop near Denman
SEIZED: Cannabis allegedly seized during a routine random breath test on the Golden Highway near Denman on Tuesday, May 17. Picture: NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command
Our History
Facelift announced for historic Junction Bridge at Upper Rouchel
HISTORIC: The 92-year-old Junction Bridge at Upper Rouchel. Picture: Supplied
Neil McGuigan joins Hunter wine legends
John Lewis
LEGEND: Neil McGuigan is officially the fourth Hunter Wine Legend from his family. Picture: Marina Neil
Deputy PM in Hunter for $5.5m pledge, refuses to talk 'transition'
Ethan Hamilton
James Thomson, Steve Reynolds and Barnaby Joyce at Muswellbrook's Olympic Park on Thursday morning. Picture: Ethan Hamilton
PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass
Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lucy Bladen, Finn McHugh, Dan Jervis-Bardy
Changed overnight traffic conditions on highway at Muswellbrook
Comment
Keep yourself protected from influenza
HEALTH: Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation's Dr Liz Milla. Picture: Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation
Watch AJ reunite with his SES rescuer Bluey
AJ, bottom right, and his family with SES volunteer Bluey.
Opinion
STATE MATTERS | State's new eco-tourism adventure
Dave Layzell
PARK: A bushwalking trail in the Gardens of Stone near Lithgow, which will be home to the Lost City Adventure Experience eco-adventure tourism attraction in 2023.
Group 21 marks NRL's Respect Round
Mathew Perry
RESPECT: The captains of the Greta Branxton Colts (left) and Singleton Greyhounds (right) pose with the referees prior to their Group 21 game on Sunday, May 15.
What's on
Your guide to events in the Upper Hunter
NIGHT OUT: The Little Night Out will see street performers and art installations take over three streets in Scone on Friday, May 20. Picture: Upper Hunter Shire Council
New England candidates make final vote pitch
Mathew Perry
NATIONALS: Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce (left) speaking in Muswellbrook in April 2022. Picture: Mathew Perry

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Analysis
It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami
Finn McHugh
Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP
'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament
Karen Barlow
Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP
As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory
Hannah Neale, Doug Dingwall, Sarah Basford Canales
Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot
Federal Election
Election results as they happened: Labor claims sweep victory in Hunter region
Michael Parris, Ian Kirkwood, Madeline Link, Matthew Kelly, Ethan Hamilton, Paige Busher & Simon McCarthy
Hunter votes 2022
Louise Nichols
Hunter's Labor candidate Dan Repacholi chats to people in the long queue at polling this morning at Singleton Heights.
What's on
Wine and beer festival returns
FUN: The 2022 Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Festival will be held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on Saturday, June 18.
All polling places will be open for election day: AEC
Olivia Ireland
All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney
Woman charged with alleged drug offences after traffic stop near Denman
SEIZED: Cannabis allegedly seized during a routine random breath test on the Golden Highway near Denman on Tuesday, May 17. Picture: NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command

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Sport
Rajasthan books place in IPL qualifier
A brilliant 93 from England's Moeen Ali was not enough to earn Super Kings victory in the IPL.
Russia ban to protect athletes: IOC's Bach
IOC President Thomas Bach said bans protect, not punish, Russian athletes.
Memorable Australian political sport fails
Cassandra Morgan
Prime Minister Scott Morrison tackles Luca Fauvette on a soccer field in Devonport on Wednesday.
Federal Election
Analysis
It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami
Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP
Finn McHugh
'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament
Karen Barlow
Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP
Federal Election
Election results as they happened: Labor claims sweep victory in Hunter region
Michael Parris, Ian Kirkwood, Madeline Link, Matthew Kelly, Ethan Hamilton, Paige Busher & Simon McCarthy
Podcasts
Listen
Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria
Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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Living with climate disasters
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield
Stories fromExplore
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What's On
What's on
Wine and beer festival returns
FUN: The 2022 Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Festival will be held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on Saturday, June 18.
Watch
Trust a Gen-Xer to rub a fragile 20-something the wrong way at a dinner party
B. R. Doherty
Conversations with Friends is from the team behind streaming sensation, Normal People. Picture: Amazon Prime
Ex-Wiggles manager keen for more success in kids music
Josh Leeson
FRUITFUL: Paul Field combined his talents with Golden Guitar-winner Shane Nicholson and brother and Wiggles songwriter John Field in new children's musical project Peachy Keen.
Recommended
The revolutionary art exhibit giving seniors a voice
Images are copyright of Katie Hooper Art.
3 signs it's time to start the Home Care Package process
Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two
Dayle Latham
VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

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PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Community
Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true
BE WARY: Do your research before paying for holiday deals that seem too good to be true.
Right support can create bright future
HAPPY DAYS: School heavily influences young people's involvement, training or study post-school.
Scone's Olivia Thrift named Champion Pony Club rider
Mathew Perry
CHAMPION: Scone's Olivia Thrift receiving the George D Scales Memorial Perpetual Trophy as the Champion Pony Club Rider at the 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Picture: Supplied

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Photos and Video
Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats
TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann
Jamieson Murphy
Review
Luck, laughs and a good-heart
Cris Kennedy
A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions
'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament
Karen Barlow
Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP
Comment
Opinion
Thank God for compulsory voting
Australia is 'lucky' to have compulsory voting. Picture: Shutterstock
Ian Warden • 2hrs ago
Opinion
The era of minority government is upon us, and we should welcome it
Crispin Hull
Zali Steggall has made her mark in Parliament after beating Tony Abbott at the 2019 election. Picture: AAP
Opinion
Will you use your vote to uphold the voices of those of us who can't?
Azraf Ezaz, Arshia Rana
The way you vote will affect young people the most - but those under 18 are without a voice this federal election. Picture: AAP
Opinion
Climate barely rated a mention this election, but it will be on Australians' minds today
Extreme weather disasters are costing Australia dearly, and we're only just beginning to experience their effects. Picture: Jamila Toderas
Amanda McKenzie
Analysis
Numbers fly as unedifying campaign draws towards its close
Michelle Grattan
Labor is gambling its slightly larger projected deficits than that of the Coalition will be considered small change in an era of COVID spending. Picture: AAP
Opinion
Which working mother are you? TV's best mums
Karen Hardy
Pamela Adlon in Better Things.
Real Australia
Stumped by a simple question from a curious city kid
Chris McLennan
ALL THAT SPACE: A farm can be a world away if you grow up in the city.
Stories fromThe Senior
Building bridges, but plan divides
PRECIOUS PLACE: Greg Ugle by the ancient rock shelter he says will be impacted by the bridge under the current proposal.
Hazel Bradley
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.
Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video
Anthony Caggiano
Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.

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National
The transition, the promises: So the election is won. What's next?
Labor leader Anthony Albanese meets a supporter before the polls closed on Saturday. Picture: AAP
Karen Barlow • 2hrs ago
Opinion
Thank God for compulsory voting
Ian Warden • 2hrs ago
Australia is 'lucky' to have compulsory voting. Picture: Shutterstock
Which seats have changed hands at election
Paul Osborne and Alex Mitchell
The independents and Greens recorded a surge in support at the 2022 federal election.
Stories fromThe Land
Partnership to bolster regional uni engagement
REGIONAL LEARNING: The CUC and UTS partnership aims to have more students graduating from CUC Western Riverina and other regional centres. Photo: Contributed
Vincent Dwyer • 1hr ago
NSW stud takes top honour at Queensland State Sheep Show
Billy Jupp
The supreme exhibit of the Queensland State Sheep Show with Elders' Bruce McLeish and owner Garry Kopp.
Dairy's labour shortage leaves farmers in despair
ADF president Rick Gladigau has described dairy's labour shortage situation as "desperate".
Five NSW farmland sales in a week show few interest rate jitters
Marian Macdonald
SOLD: Lowes Swamp, Tarana, NSW, was sold to a local grazier.
Free
More than 1500 descend on Lightning Ridge races
John Ellicott
A love of horses at Lightning Ridge mounting yard. Photos by Samantha Thompson.

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Life & Style
Review
Full-on flavours and great value
The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice
Ian Moore
Roll up for delightful involtini
Naomi Crisante
A cook with a family flourish
Naomi Crisante ... food brings the family together. Photo: Morgan Hancock
World
WHO mulls monkeypox guidance amid spread
David Heymann says the WHO is likely to give more monkeypox guidance to countries in coming days.
Jennifer Rigby • 2hrs ago
Ten dead in India Kashmir tunnel collapse
Emergency crews used heavy machinery to clear the wreckage at the site of a tunnel collapse.
Russian forces' backbone broken: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine's army has inflicted serious damage on Russian soldiers.