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DIGESTSome lessons can be hard to learn

Kayla Osborne

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTEN'Voice of Real Australia' podcast on regenerating Bylong Valley

Tom Melville

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

ARTIST: A statue has been unveiled in the forecourt of the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre to honour artist Max Watters for his contribution to the community. Photo: Mathew Perry

Statue of renowned Muswellbrook artist Max Watters unveiled

Mathew Perry

Five deaths and 345 cases recorded in NSW

Five deaths and 345 cases recorded in NSW

Matt Carr

NEW CLUB: Lachlan Walmsley has signed for the Halifax Panthers in the Betfred Championship in the UK. Photo: Yorkshire Post

Lachlan Walmsley signs for Halifax Panthers in UK Championship

Mathew Perry

SLEEP STUDY: HNE Health is conducting a study to investigate the link between Australian farmers' sleep and rates of suicide and workplace fatalities.

Scientists seek Hunter farmers to participate in sleep study

Mathew Perry

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DIGESTSome lessons can be hard to learn

Kayla Osborne

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTEN'Voice of Real Australia' podcast on regenerating Bylong Valley

Tom Melville

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

International travel has been brought froward to November 1. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINER'Best news': What you'll face when you head overseas

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DIGESTSome lessons can be hard to learn

Need a hand linking your QR code app to your vaccine certificate?

Need a hand linking your QR code app to your vaccine certificate?

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WATCHVictoria records deadliest day as 2189 new COVID-19 cases recorded

Kim Chappell

Five deaths and 345 cases recorded in NSW

Five deaths and 345 cases recorded in NSW

Matt Carr

Transition: Friday October 22 marks the point at which many aspects of everyday life will require at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Morgan Hancock.

The Victorian 'vaccinated economy' starts today: What are the rules?

Ben Silvester

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: Morgan Hancock

DIGESTWhen caution outweighs excitement

Kayla Osborne

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov. Picture: GREYHOUND RACING NSW.

OPINIONPhoenix announcement a first for the greyhound industry

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov

NEW CLUB: Lachlan Walmsley has signed for the Halifax Panthers in the Betfred Championship in the UK. Photo: Yorkshire Post

Lachlan Walmsley signs for Halifax Panthers in UK Championship

Mathew Perry

SPONSOR: The Muswellbrook Eagles awarded the Muswellbrook RSL Club with a 'Sponsor Appreciation Award' for their support in 2021. Photo: Mathew Perry

Muswellbrook Eagles FC announce the club's 2021 award winners

Mathew Perry

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov. Picture: GREYHOUND RACING NSW.

OPINIONPhoenix announcement a first for the greyhound industry

DECREASE IN BIRTH NUMBERS: More greyhounds born in NSW are going on to racing careers than ever before, according to new figures. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Official data breeds new confidence

Michael Cowley

SCOTLAND: Walmsley had a breakout year in the Betfred Championship with Whitehaven in 2021, culminating in selection for the Scotland rugby league side. Photo: Ben Challis

Lachlan Walmsley named in final Scotland squad to face Jamaica

Mathew Perry

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTEN'Voice of Real Australia' podcast on regenerating Bylong Valley

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTEN'Voice of Real Australia' podcast on regenerating Bylong Valley

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

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Brian Cox plays media mogul Logan Roy in Succession. Picture: Foxtel/HBO

SPOILERSSpoils and spoilers: we've had a sneak peek at the new season of Succession

B.R. Doherty

Brian Cox and Australian Sarah Snook play Roy and Shiv Roy in Succession. Picture: Foxtel/HBO

'It's fun to watch billionaires self-destruct': secrets of Succession, according to its stars

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW

BLOOD AND GORE: I Know What You Did Last Summer the TV series attempts a new take on the 1997 film.

Slasher hit takes stab at reboot

Josh Leeson

FREE: Sam Teskey says his debut solo album Cycles has allowed him to express new musical ideas that didn't necessarily fit into The Teskey Brothers' defined R&B sound. Picture: Kristian Laemmle-Ruff

Sam Teskey cycles out of big brother's shadow

Josh Leeson

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

Linda Lambrechts

Yabby have simplified the way we renovate our homes by cutting out the middleman and supplying top quality bath and tapware. Photos: Simon Shiff @simonshiffsays

The Aussie start-up that makes choosing tapware easy and affordable

Linda Lambrechts

2021 Port Stephens Business Awards Finalists

2021 Port Stephens Business Awards Finalists

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

Home away from home: Scots All Saints boarding students relaxing on campus. Picture: Supplied

5 reasons to choose boarding at Scots All Saints College

PROPERTY: As lockdowns lift home buyers are rushing to make a deal across the country.

Property round-up: Buying frenzy continues but there are still bargains to be had

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PROPERTY: As lockdowns lift home buyers are rushing to make a deal across the country.

Property round-up: Buying frenzy continues but there are still bargains to be had

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A battle-axe block was not deterrent for the buyers of this property at 3a Cadigan Place, Dapto. Picture: Supplied

Buyers willing to ignore shortcomings in lightning-fast market

A battle-axe block was not deterrent for the buyers of this property at 3a Cadigan Place, Dapto. Picture: Supplied

Buyers willing to ignore shortcomings in lightning-fast market

2 Bridge Hotel Road, Ouse, Tasmania. Photo: Supplied

$200k or less: The story behind these cheap regional property sales

Jack Needham

Berrima jail has been listed via an EOI campaign. Photo: file

Fancy owning a jail? Here's your chance

Property wrap: Open for inspections are back

Property wrap: Open for inspections are back

Jen Melocco

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Scammers are evolving their methods.

All the online scams you need to avoid

CORNER PIECE: The Campbell's Corner building in Scone will be transformed into a library as part of Upper Hunter Shire Council's revitalisation plan for the town's CBD.

Upper Hunter council releases Scone library concept design

Mathew Perry

COMMUNITY: Red Door Community Kitchen volunteers at the group's first event in ten weeks on Thursday, October 21. Photo: Mathew Perry

Red Door Community Kitchen reopens in Muswellbrook after lockdown

Mathew Perry

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Scammers are evolving their methods.

All the online scams you need to avoid

ARTIST: A statue has been unveiled in the forecourt of the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre to honour artist Max Watters for his contribution to the community. Photo: Mathew Perry

Statue of renowned Muswellbrook artist Max Watters unveiled

Mathew Perry

STREAMLINE: You can now integrate your COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate into the Service NSW app.

State Matters: $200 million Regional Recovery Package to be rolled out

Dave Layzell

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

RESTORATION PROJECT: An abandoned terrace at 67 Gipps Street, which will go to auction with a guide of $590,000, is attracting huge interest.

Step inside a derelict terrace not fit for first home buyers

Costa Georgiadis believes being in nature is good for our souls. Picture: Gene Ramirez

SUBSCRIBERWhy gardening is good for the soul

Noomi Rapace in Lamb. Picture: Madman Entertainment

REVIEWIntriguing film feels like a fable

Jorge Lengeborg Jr and Lucy Fry in Night Teeth. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWVampires take a darkly comic ride

Cris Kennedy

THE WEEK IN VIDEOS: A lamb with an extra leg on its head (top left), snakes stage a bachelorette-style contest (bottom left) and a rare sighting of a mola mola at feeding time (right).

WATCHVideos of the week: Lamb with extra limb, fish feeding frenzy, and snake bachelorette

Emma Horn

FEEDING TIME: Jade Pursell captured on film the moment a bony sunfish - or mola mola - went in for a feed off off Western Australia's North West Cape. Picture: supplied

WATCHRare sight of a sunfish at feeding time caught on camera

Emma Horn

Damaged cars from Canberra's massive hailstorm in January 2020. Picture: Jamila Toderas

WATCHHow to protect your car during a hailstorm if you can't get undercover

Emma Horn

Childcare fails to meet needs of working families

OPINIONChildcare fails to meet needs of working families

Jay Weatherill

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov. Picture: GREYHOUND RACING NSW.

OPINIONPhoenix announcement a first for the greyhound industry

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov

HIGHLIGHT: People will be able to have up to 10 people visit in their homes. Photo: Shutterstock.

REAL AUSTRALIATreasure the small stuff when life speeds up

Emily Sweet

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Victoria has recorded a further 1750 COVID-19 cases and nine deaths in the latest reporting period.

Victoria records 1750 cases, nine deaths

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Fighting back: Andrew Fifita has spoken out about the injury that almost took his life. Picture: 9News

'I thought I was going to die': Fifita opens up about on-field injury

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Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid, who turns 78 on Monday, has been returned to prison.

Ex-Labor minister Obeid returned to prison

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NSW has recorded 332 COVID-19 cases and two deaths in the latest 24-hour reporting period.

COVID-19 transmitted in NSW bars and gyms

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About one-in-three Australians aged 18 and over have high blood pressure.

Funding boost for blood pressure patients

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PROPERTY: As lockdowns lift home buyers are rushing to make a deal across the country.

Property round-up: Buying frenzy continues but there are still bargains to be had

Jen Melocco
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A Melbourne firm will manage data from 35 million pathology tests for the Welsh health service.

Melb IT firm wins $30m Welsh health deal

Liz Hobday

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

Angus Turner, Turner Farming, has been busy planting cotton on his operation's Edgeroi property Vieta.

Dryland's promising kick off as recent rain boosts confidence

Billy Jupp

With the top priced ram: Jim Litchfield, Bea Litchfield, Ed Bradley, Hazeldean, Cooma with Ailee and Brett Tremain, Yeoval, and auctioneer Rick Power, Nutrien.

Hazeldean Merino rams top $11,000, av $4412 for 249

Stephen Burns

Buyer, Rob Aiken, Aiken Australian Whites, Bundarra, stock agent Craig Pellow, QPL Rural, Temora, Sans-Souci Australian White stud principals Steve and Joe Pederick, Appelby with the top selling ram.

Sans-Souci's second ram sale reaches $8000 peak and $3708 average

Billy Jupp

SPELLBOUND: You don't need special powers to find multiple benefits in one beauty product. Photo: Shutterstock

Four make-up tricks that are just magic

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GROWING AN URBAN FOOD FOREST: A food forest mimics the diversity of a natural forest where a variety of plants grow together as an ecosystem. Pictures from Good Life Permaculture.

Why food forests are a climate winner

Hannah Moloney: Backyard Bliss

CAUGHT: A fish hook Dr Anne Quain removed from a dog's lip. Picture: Supplied

ADVICEDiscarded fishing gear poses serious threat to pets, wildlife

Anne Quain