Hunter Valley News
Friday, 1 December 2023
Life & Style
Life
Tick season is here so keep a keen eye on your furry family members
Advice
Fully engorged tick. Picture by Jerzy Gorecki.
Dr Anne Quain
What's the right tree for me? Expert tips to help you choose
No matter what colour scheme suits you, choose a palette of three complementary colours for your decorations. This will give your tree a cohesive and elevated look. Picture from Target.
Steps to help ensure your household is safe this summer
Preparation is key to help lessen the impact of emergency events. Picture supplied
Why the one-piece is this summer's swimsuit royalty
Opinion
Diana's iconic blue swimsuit. Picture by Daniel Escale (Netflix)
Karen Hardy
Advice
Tetanus may be rare but can be very painful for your pets
Dr Anne Quain
If you notice changes in your dog's demeanour and body positioning, consult your vet. Picture file
Advice
Watch out for slithery reptiles in your backyard this summer
Rspca
A baby python will be just as scared as you are. Stay still or back away slowly. Picture supplied
Real Australia
My relationship status is not a topic for small talk
There's somethings you can ask about...this is not one of them.
Rebecca Nadge
My relationship status is not a topic for small talk
Opinion
Insulation innovation proves a cool idea for fridge design
Mathew Dickerson
Advances in insulation will have a huge effect in refrigerator design. Photo Shutterstock
Money
Considering your charitable choices when tax bill looms
Advice
Paying tax or making tax-deductible contributions for philanthropic purposes is a matter of how you believe your money is best used. Photo Shutterstock
Four possible ways to get busy and earn a passive income
Ali & Gaby Rosenberg
Is "passive income" just a fantasy? Picture via Shutterstock
Advice
Q&A
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What's it like to drink - and eat - in the best bar in Australia?
What's it like to drink - and eat - in the best bar in Australia?
Akash Arora
What's the future of travel as visitor numbers explode around the world?
Natascha Mirosch
What's the future of travel as visitor numbers explode around the world?
NCL christens Norwegian Viva in Miami amid much fanfare
Lisa Allen
NCL christens Norwegian Viva in Miami amid much fanfare
Fed up of overcrowded places? Visit these stunning under-the-radar spots
Fed up of overcrowded places? Visit these stunning under-the-radar spots
Natascha Mirosch
Move over Bali ... this remote Indonesian island is making waves
Narina Exelby
Move over Bali ... this remote Indonesian island is making waves
Two Ways to Go
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Ben Groundwater
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Fun Stuff
Celebrity
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi arrested again
Hip hop artist Toomaj Salehi has been described as one of the main voices of the Iranian revolution. (EPA PHOTO)
1hr ago
Shane MacGowan, hard-drinking poet of The Pogues, dies.
Shane MacGowan of The Pogues, best known for their ballad Fairytale of New York, has died aged 65. (AP PHOTO)
Elton John urges UK MPs to do more in AIDS fight
Sylvia Hui
Sir Elton John set up his AIDS Foundation in 1992 and has helped raise millions of dollars. (AP PHOTO)
Shopping
Scam warning for Black Friday sale weekend
Australians are expected to spend $6.36 billion during the Black Friday sale weekend. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness
Home brands climb to the top of Aussie shopping lists
Charmaine Manuel
The awards were voted on by 5,000 Australians. Supplied.
Stuck for Christmas present ideas? These tech, fashion and toy experts have the answers
Anna Houlahan
A child opening their Christmas present. Picture via Canva
What I wished I'd told Silverchair before they became Silverchair
Watch
Daniel Johns performs on Newcastle's 1993 NBN telethon, when Silverchair were called the Innocent Criminals. Picture by NBN Television
James Joyce
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Secret to how famous author weaves characters through his novels
Ron Cerabona
Michael Connelly. Picture by Kate Westerman
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Karen Hardy
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
What's cooking, good looking? The best cookbooks of 2023
Karen Hardy
Every cook likes to find a cookbook under the Christmas tree. Picture Shutterstock
Tourism operators want JobKeeper extension
Rob Inglis
Robert Ravens, of Bridestowe Lavender Estate (pictured), is among a number of prominent figures in the Tasmanian tourism industry to call for the federal government to extend its JobKeeper wage subsidy payment for the sector.
Cost of living crisis dampens family Christmas cheer
William Ton
The Salvation Army aims to raise $25 million this festive season to support those in need. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

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