Hunter Valley News
Monday, 29 May 2023
Hail belts parts of the Hunter as storm sweeps up the coast
Hail has blasted parts of the Hunter. Picture by Madeline Link
Matt Carr
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PHOTOS: Port Macquarie's Fantasy Glades up for sale
McGrath Real Estate's photo of the Fantasy Glades estate today. Scroll through for all the photos readers have sent us of their time at the theme park, from the 1960s to 2000s
Sue Stephenson and Lisa Tisdell
Jobs but alas no where to live
Jobs but alas no where to live
Frosty mornings are they the harbinger of a dry winter?
A week of frosts in the Upper Hunter. Picture by Louise Nichols.
Gen Z's dating revolution: authenticity is in, games are out
Layton Holley
Generic dating photo. File image
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Trevor's treasure trove of Transformers toys and trinkets
Benjamin Palmer
Trevor peeks through a huge Transformers Unicron figure inside his converted shed he calls the Transformatorium. Photo: Benjamin Palmer
Singleton court date, fresh arrest in $1.2 million money laundering probe
GENERIC, NSW police, police badge,
Matt Carr
Detectives release CCTV in violent home invasion investigation
Madeline Link
Police have released CCTV of a man they believe can help with inquiries. Picture NSW Police
Hunter Valley ultra-marathon runner smashes 231km course record
Meghann Coffey crosses the finish line, wining the Sonder Monster ultra-marathon event on Sunday, May 21. Picture by West Macs Monster
Ben Carr
Thousands flock to visit MTW coal mine
Over 3,500 people flocked to the site over two consecutive weekends to enjoy a day of activities. Picture supplied.
St Mary's beef week success
Louise Nichols
Champion Light Middleweight and Grand Champion Unled Carcase. Bred by Heath Birchall. This steer achieved a 95.83 point carcase score.
Things to Do
Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show returns this weekend
Chloe Coleman
A past Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show at Maitland Showground. Picture by Peter Stoop.
Upper Hunter donors forked out $46k in state election
File picture.
Chloe Coleman
Crunch round as Group 21 top four teams all face one another
Michael Hartshorn
The top of the table Greta Branxton Colts take on second place Denman at Denman Oval on Saturday. Picture by Daniel Johnson
Lord Howe Island braces for tsunami after massive earthquake
Lord Howe Island is on tsunami watch after a magnitude 7.7 tremor in New Caledonia. (Julian Drape/AAP PHOTOS)
Anna Houlahan
Hunter rail network shutdown: May 23-25
Hunter rail network shutdown: May 23-25
Viral infections rising in the Hunter
Damon Cronshaw
Viral infections are spreading as winter approaches.
Council approves $350,000 for Lemington Road reconstruction works
Louise Nichols
Council approves $350,000 for Lemington Road reconstruction works
Wingham Beef Week success for St Mary's Gunnedah
St Mary's College Gunnedah took home a swag of ribbon from Wingham Beef Week. Photo supplied.
Louise Nichols
Securing jobs critical for Upper Hunter's transition
Louise Nichols
Minister for Finance and Natural Resources Courtney Houssos toured the Mt Arthur Coal Mine. Picture supplied.
Kochie announces shock exit from Sunrise
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Kochie and co-host Natalie Barr. Picture: Sunrise
Albanese takes aim at Indigenous voice 'doomsayers'
Michael Ramsey • 1hr ago
PM Anthony Albanese will use the Lowitja O'Donoghue Oration to take aim at opponents of the voice. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

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National
Paradise for some ten pound poms, but others were targeted
Eric Taylor (top) with his family at Balgownie Hostel and (bottom) Andrew Best with his sisters after they migrated from the UK to the Illawarra. Pictures supplied
Nadine Morton
'Unfathomable': community rocked by under-18 player's death
Adam Bourke, Luke West
Dallas Keogh-Frankling in the Castlemaine FNC jumper that he wore proudly. Picture Castlemaine FNC
'Mentally it's distressing': Santos accused of bullying landowners
Matthew Kelly
Virginia Congdon of Westbrook. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Sport
Bullock hopes to stay on board Akasawa for Big Dance
Hunter jockey Aaron Bullock. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Josh Callinan
Taylor wins Upper Hunter veterans golf at Aberdeen
Garry Taylor (right) is congratulated by captain Paul Gorman after winning the Upper Hunter Veterans event at Aberdeen on Tuesday, May 23. Picture supplied
Grafton's short course now in the spotlight
Now retired, Integrity Mate won the first Thunderbolt event in 2022. Picture supplied

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PropertyReal Estate View
Hole in the wall? Top tips for a quick FIY - fix it yourself
Plaster disaster, even large holes can be repaired with a purpose-made patching material from your hardware store. Picture Shutterstock.
Your Home
Make a change on world environment day
Your Home
Home insulation made from recycled materials, for a better world. Pictures suppled
TV's Farmer Wants A Wife star finds love and a buyer for his country house
Tracey Prisk
Farmer Wants A Wife star Andrew Coleman posted this picture on his Instagram page as he says goodbye to his home in Broken Hill following its sale. Photo from Instagram.
Why wallpaper is making a comeback
Mix and match with peel-and-stick wallpaper. Pictures supplied
Your Home
Backyard projects to match your lifestyle and budget
Your Home
A fire pit creates wonderful ambience as well as warmth. Pictures supplied
Clearance rates on the rise as regional auction numbers keep climbing
Tracey Prisk
The house at 41 Liverpool Avenue is set on a 1,507-square-metre block about 15 minutes from Albury. Photo was supplied.
What's On
Hosting a Cancer Council morning tea? Here's some t-riffic tips
Pastry chef and former MasterChef contestant Andy Bowdy has some tips to pimp your morning tea. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy
ARC shine light on Dark Side Of The Moon fandom
Josh Leeson
The Australian Rock Collective features Kram (Spiderbait), Davey Lane (You Am I), Mark Wilson (Jet) and Darren Middleton (Powderfinger). Picture supplied
Review
Rockabilly supergroup make Barnestorming start
Josh Leeson
Barnestormers.
Recommended
Don't end up in the dog house over your barking furry friend
The award-winning Audible Bark Collar is an innovative solution to a common problem. Picture supplied
Quad bikes still a leading cause of death
Rosie Ryan
Ben Watts has fitted roll bars to each of the quad bikes on his farm. Picture supplied.
Every entrepreneur needs the three 'R's'
The story of RAIN founder Sam Almaliki is one of triumph. He has gone from public housing to a resilient entrepreneur proudly working and serving regional and rural communities, including a time as chairperson of the New England Regional Advisory Council in Tamworth. Picture supplied.

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Community
Change of speed for Gilroy
Singleton's Ryan Gilroy ready for the Variety - NSW Bash. Picture supplied.
'A sigh of relief': Hunter leaders share their views on the budget
Madeline Link
Hunter federal Labor Paterson MP Meryl Swanson, Hunter MP Dan Repacholi, Shortland MP Pat Conroy and Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon.
Photos
Close to 25,000 flock to Tocal over the weekend for farming fun
Close to 25,000 flock to Tocal over the weekend for farming fun
Photos and Video
Kochie announces shock exit from Sunrise
Kochie and co-host Natalie Barr. Picture: Sunrise
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Paradise for some ten pound poms, but others were targeted
Nadine Morton
Eric Taylor (top) with his family at Balgownie Hostel and (bottom) Andrew Best with his sisters after they migrated from the UK to the Illawarra. Pictures supplied
Gen Z's dating revolution: authenticity is in, games are out
Layton Holley
Generic dating photo. File image
Comment
Great the ABC stood up for Stan Grant. Someone should tell Ita
Opinion
Chairwoman of the ABC board Ita Buttrose. Picture Getty Images
Jenna Price
Opinion
Banging your head on the wall still more productive than Australian lawmakers
Nicholas Stuart
Everybody is too busy focusing on resolving their tiny part of the puzzle. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
The main job for closing the gap has never been clearer
Cara Peek
We need to help youth not only in their schooling, but finding the pathway to employment. Picture by Anna Warr
It is sameness that we should fear
Opinion
Just months ago, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton couldn't tell you what was in his own mind regarding the Voice. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Mark Kenny
Opinion
One of our longest-running rorts is not receiving the scrutiny it deserves
It would be one thing if it was just a waste of taxpayers' money. It's worse.
Ebony Bennett
Opinion
Air pollution is killing our kids, and transport is a huge culprit
Kate Charlesworth
The majority of Australians think governments should deliver more footpaths and bike lanes. Picture by Adam McLean
Why this one-finger salute helps keep country road rage down
Chris McLennan
One finger is enough, you don't need to wave.

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The showdown - hot v cold travel destinations
Two Ways to Go
The showdown - hot v cold travel destinations
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu • 1hr ago
The new luxe ship in the Arctic everyone's talking about
The new luxe ship in the Arctic everyone's talking about
A tale of two wintry cities
A tale of two wintry cities
Seven winter escapes worthy of your bucket list
Seven winter escapes worthy of your bucket list
Southern comfort: Blown away by the windy city
Jacqui Gibson
Southern comfort: Blown away by the windy city
Why Doha is a stopover with staying power
Lucy Bladen
Why Doha is a stopover with staying power
Can you have both a hot and a cold holiday in one place?
Carrie Hutchinson
Can you have both a hot and a cold holiday in one place?
Escape plan: Australia's best sunny spots to visit this winter
Louise Goldsbury
Escape plan: Australia's best sunny spots to visit this winter
The Senior
Digital anywhere economy to open doors for senior workers
The digitisation of the workplace will provide opportunities for more seniors to work at home, according to research. Picture Shutterstock
Researchers say digital technology will help more seniors join the work place.
Rowan Cowley
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.
One in 10 Australian adults affected by 'hidden' disease
Around 66 Australians die per day with chronic kidney disease.
Eileen Wood
Don't wait until it's too late. Do the online kidney risk health check.

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The Land
Limousin cross steers sell to a top of $1170 at Bega
Raymond Grant, Bega, with his Angus steers that sold to a top of $1150 a head. Picture supplied
Hayley Warden • 48m ago
The hunt begins for Australia's best working dog
2hrs ago
Skyblue Jack was crowned the champion working dog of 2021. Photo: Supplied
Man dies after two vehicle crash at Howlong
Libby-Jane Charleston
A 20 year old man has died following a crash 30 km west of Albury. Photo: File
Moree property made famous by King Charles III hits the market
Mark Phelps
A noted property aggregation in the so called 'Golden Triangle' of North West NSW has hit the market. Picture - supplied
Australian fert boom continues as phosphate exported to Asia
Gregor Heard
Centrex chief commercial officer Hiti Taluja in Townsville overseeing the company's first shipment of rock phosphate to Asia. Photo courtesy of Centrex.

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Life & Style
Sun safety during the colder months
By far the safest way to ensure your skin is protected is to apply a daily SPF 50 sunscreen lotion and apply make-up over the top. Picture Shutterstock
Pruning is a matter of timing to encourage spring blooms
John Gabriele
When to prune? is the question. Picture by Pixabay.
Advice
Lameness could be a sign of bone cancer in your dog
Dr Anne Quain
Dogs with no signs of disease on the lungs are the best suited for amputation. Picture by Pixabay.
World
Russia unleashes largest drone attack on Kyiv
Shelling by Russian drones in Kyiv has killed at least one person with others wounded from debris. (EPA)
Valentyn Ogirenko and Gleb Garanich • 17m ago
NZ to keep defence personnel in Solomons until December
Lucy Craymer • 40m ago
Defence Minister Andrew Little says NZ will extend its peacekeeping mission in the Solomon Islands. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Venice police probe bright green liquid in Grand Canal
1hr ago
Venice's Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge has turned fluorescent green. (AP PHOTO)