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League player receives jail time for on-field assault

League player receives jail time for on-field assault

Rod Thompson
1hr ago

Upper Hunter Shire Council's road safety officer Alison Balding

Scheme a win for everyone

2hrs ago

Landholders have 'one hand tied behind their back'

Landholders have 'one hand tied behind their back'

We're 'totally amazed' by the response | PHOTOS, VIDEO

We're 'totally amazed' by the response | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Rod Thompson

Volunteer's 'labour of love' pays dividends

Volunteer's 'labour of love' pays dividends

New recruits for Muswellbrook, Singleton

New recruits for Muswellbrook, Singleton

Rod Thompson

TRIPLE TREAT: Hollydene Estate business manager Emma Williams at the Australian Sparkling Wine Show in Melbourne.

Vineyard toasts triple success

Rod Thompson

League player receives jail time for on-field assault

League player receives jail time for on-field assault

Rod Thompson
1hr ago

Upper Hunter Shire Council's road safety officer Alison Balding

Scheme a win for everyone

2hrs ago

Life, near-death and reality recognised. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Life, near-death and reality recognised

Magpies fly high after big weekend | PHOTOS

Magpies fly high after big weekend | PHOTOS

Battle royale at Scone Park | PHOTOS

Battle royale at Scone Park | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

League tag the winner | PHOTOS

League tag the winner | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Magpies fly high after big weekend | PHOTOS

Magpies fly high after big weekend | PHOTOS

There's not much between the teams: Wilson

There's not much between the teams: Wilson

Rod Thompson

Big season comes to fruition

Big season comes to fruition

Rod Thompson

Plenty to see, touch, taste and smell | PHOTOS

Plenty to see, touch, taste and smell | PHOTOS

Hunters & Collectors

Aussie rock royalty hits the Holy Grail

Chloe Coleman

Male revue promises 'unforgettable evening'

Male revue promises 'unforgettable evening'

Plenty to see, touch, taste and smell | PHOTOS

Plenty to see, touch, taste and smell | PHOTOS

A not so perfect tree-change

A not so perfect tree-change

Entertainment for everyone

Entertainment for everyone

Rod Thompson

FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

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SERVICE PLUS: When it comes to telephone companies, 80-year-old Ballarat man Donald cares primarily about two things, an affordable plan and good old fashioned customer service. Advertiser content for Pennytel.

A company that cares

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FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

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

Upper Hunter Shire Council's road safety officer Alison Balding

Scheme a win for everyone

2hrs ago

Rosary Park Catholic School Branxton Year 6 student Madison ODonnell has come up with a variety of solutions to combat plastic waste in her school community.

From garbage to garden

COMMUNITY COHESIVENESS: Elissa Emerson and Carly Hughes have come together to help launch ABC PhotoVoice.

Community given voice for Mental Health month

Cody Tsaousis

Upper Hunter Shire Council's road safety officer Alison Balding

Scheme a win for everyone

2hrs ago

350 people, 40 rigs and $8800 for HMRI

350 people, 40 rigs and $8800 for HMRI

DONNA SHARPE

Selfless helpers to be recognised

Selfless helpers to be recognised

Magpies fly high after big weekend | PHOTOS

Magpies fly high after big weekend | PHOTOS

Battle royale at Scone Park | PHOTOS

Battle royale at Scone Park | PHOTOS

Life, near-death and reality recognised. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Life, near-death and reality recognised

We're 'totally amazed' by the response | PHOTOS, VIDEO

We're 'totally amazed' by the response | PHOTOS, VIDEO

In full flight: Kolding steps out in his second offical barrier trial at Rosehill on Tuesday. Picture: waikatostud.com

Star filly breaks the clock at Randwick

Peter Davis

John Paul Young, with percussionist Paul Kirtley and keyboardist/songwriter Warren "Pig" Morgan, performing at Goodooga. Picture: Scott Bevan

Pop icon's long journey to honour Aboriginal diggers

Scott Bevan

League tag the winner | PHOTOS

League tag the winner | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Get out the ferris wheel - it's showtime in Adelaide (nearly). Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
When rams plus jams equal showtime

Elizabeth Anderson

The grapes don't lie - our climate is changing

OPINION
The grapes don't lie - our climate is changing

Alisdair Tulloch

Universities help international students bypass admissions test - for a fee

OPINION
Universities help international students bypass admissions test - for a fee

Salvatore Babones

Life, near-death and reality recognised. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Life, near-death and reality recognised

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

'GREAT HONOUR': Canberra healthcare worker and grandmother Aunty Thelma Weston has been named 2019 NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year.

Aunty Thelma's warm welcome

Geraldine Cardozo

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Jodie-Anne Gardam is suing the State of Victoria after being hit in the face with a soccer ball.

Vic teacher sues after soccer ball in face

16m ago

Marshall Bari Aguilor has told a murder trial that John Chardon said he needed three hitmen.

Accused Qld murderer 'wanted hitman trio'

17m ago

The interim head of Sydney's troubled Northern Beaches Hospital insists it did not open prematurely.

Sydney hospital head sorry for failures

34m ago

Evidence about knots has been presented at the trial of accused Family Court bomber Leonard Warwick.

Knots evidence at alleged bomber's trial

41m ago

The Earle Haven Retirement Village has lodged plans to build new independent living homes.

Troubled Qld retirement village to expand

Robyn Wuth
58m ago

AMA President Dr Tony Bartone has urged the government to retain the medevac laws.

Senate reviews refugee 'medevac' laws

Sophie Moore, Daniel McCulloch and Rebecca Gredley
1hr ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has urged big business to invest in new technology to boost productivity.

Treasurer urges big businesses to invest

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

Australian Anathan Pham has collected $4.62 million at the Dota 2 International final in Shanghai.

Melbourne teen wins $4.62m Esports prize

1hr ago

WORKING DOG INTEREST: Tom Robertson of Albury took his dog Tilly to the working dog educational day at Henty. Pictures: Nikki Reynolds

Young working dogs put through their paces at Henty

Nikki Reynolds
19m ago

Mark Garland sells with the P T Lord Dakin sales team with Tim Beach taking bids and Paul Dakin handles the pencilling duties last Friday.

Dubbo youngsters sell to $540

Rebecca Sharpe
19m ago

Mitch Cook with Warick and Neville Kopp of Towalba Merino stud and their grand champion ewe and ram of the 2019 Peak Hill Show.

Towalba scoops the pool at Peak Hill show

Mark Griggs

The town of Corleone gained worldwide fame thanks to its connection to "The Godfather" book and film trilogy.

Sicily lures visitors with 'ethical tourism' free of mafia taint

Elena Berton
1hr ago

A knowledgeable tour guide can take you through one of the nine show caves available, explaining the formations and highlights of each cave.

Head underground for your next holiday

Andrew Lotherington

Cost, convenience and space are all things to consider when deciding where to stay on your next trip. Picture: Supplied

Hotel vs apartment: the pros and cons

Michael Turtle

Is IT 'green' or are we doing more damage?

Is IT 'green' or are we doing more damage?

Mathew Dickerson

A helping paw: Dogs help humans in many ways, even if it just companionship.

Paws and consider how much dogs help us on International Dog Day, August 26

Purpose: National Skills Week (August 26 to September 1) celebrates the achievements of practical learners, focusing on the benefits of skills and training. Photos: Shutterstock.

Demand for skilled labour

Sam Hollier