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Raising the bar in athletics

Mavettes, Magpies celebrate selections

Rod Thompson

Striving for higher honours

Rod Thompson

Raising the bar in athletics

Pic: TOBY PRICE RACING

I'm going to continue to fight

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CENTURY: Hunter Ball made 118 for Hunter Valley against Pennant Hills.

Future stars claim title

Michael Hartshorn

James Morrison is sure to impress on the Jazz in the Vines 2018.

Hear all your favourite hits in the vineyard

Greta Bradman is sure to be a highlight of the upcoming Opera in the Vineyards. Photo: Albert Comper

Greatest hits of opera

Stephen Bisset

James Morrison is sure to impress on the Jazz in the Vines 2018.

Hear all your favourite hits in the vineyard

Fashion on the field: It's an opportunity to put your glad rags on and make a statement out on the field this race day.

The great race is coming

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Fashion on the field: It's an opportunity to put your glad rags on and make a statement out on the field this race day.

The great race is coming

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

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

Tom Curtain performs on the back of Oakes Bailey. Pic: EDWINA ROBERTSON

An experience to remember

HELPING HAND: Michael Johnsen is hoping this donation to the Merriwa Men's Shed will kick-start a successful 2019 for them.

They’re doing a fantastic job: MP

Cody Tsaousis

Guess who is coming to town?

Rod Thompson

Tom Curtain performs on the back of Oakes Bailey. Pic: EDWINA ROBERTSON

An experience to remember

Singleton Seniors Festival committee member Sue George, Singleton Council’s community planner David Baker, David Dwyer and Kerry O’Keefe from U3A and Singleton Golf Club pro Les Bennett.

Showcasing a healthy, active lifestyle

LOVE LEARNING: Muswellbrook Library's Angelynn Gill (left) is preparing to educate more children like Skylar Mak during the holidays.

Initiative turns over new page

Cody Tsaousis

Look which way?: My eight grandchildren getting together with their cousin who lives in Singleton. A walk down to the Hunter River is a regular adventure. Photo: Kamma Christiansen, Cardiff

Hunter Photography Prize 2019: A selection of entries

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Painful: The rocky sections are proving the most painful for Price as he continues to ride with a wrist injury.

Price thankful for rest day after painful leg of Dakar

ON DECK: Greta Branxton Colts coaches Steve Nevin (left) and Doug Engel (right) with Mandy Tracey and president Nathan Smith.

I’m excited by the year ahead: Smith | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Melissa Iaria

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Ideas on how to be cool

Michelle Haines Thomas
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Joint effort needed to help kids with arthritis

Sandra Vincent
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High self-control not all it’s cracked up to be

John Malouff

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

Labor has accepted the NSW government's challenge to debate the Murray-Darling Basin crisis.

Blair challenges NSW Labor to water debate

Aiia Maasarwe spent her final hours socialising with new friends in Melbourne.

Aiia enjoyed Melbourne before death

Respite from the heatwave which has blanketed NSW will be short-lived forecasters say.

Cool change to bring some relief in NSW

Bill Shorten is touring Queensland while Scott Morrison will be in Melbourne for the weekend.

Leaders states apart over weekend

A 20-year-old man has been arrested over the death of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe.

Dad visits Aiia vigil, police make arrest

Kaitlyn Offer and Andrew Drummond

Health authorities are urging people to take extra care and keep hydrated during the heat.

Parts of NSW reach 46C as records tumble

Gemma Najem and Heather McNab

West Australian cane toads are finding enough shade in some places to become active during the day.

Cane toads spotted in shady parts of WA

A vigil has been held in memory of slain international student Aiia Maasarwe.

Dad shares Melbourne vigil for slain Aiia

Christine McGinn

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker