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The Young Mentors program supports older Australians to get online while encouraging a greater sense of community and connection through interaction with young people. File picture

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The Australian Government has launched a program called ''Young Mentors'' with local schools and community groups across the Hunter Valleuy encouraged to apply for the free digital mentoring initiative, according to Hunter MP Dan Repacholi.

Improving web connection between young and old

Ethan Hamilton

Hunter residents who are still rebuilding following devastating floods earlier this year say a fresh flood watch warning has been met with "a real nervousness". File Picture

BOM has issued a moderate to minor flood watch warning for the Wollombi Brook and lower Hunter River.

Flood watch and livestock warning as Hunter communities remain 'on tenterhooks'

Lisa Rockman

Paul Kelly headlines an all-star, all-Australian line-up on the Red Hot Tour which plays at Roche Estate on Saturday, March 25, 2022. Picture by Mushroom Creative House

He will be joined in the Hunter Valley by Bernard Fanning, Missy Higgins, Mark Seymour, Vika & Linda, and Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley.

Paul Kelly on all-star line-up

Daryl Coveny (blue) sending Alex Newton (black) off for a run. Alex took the match in an exhausting fifth set.

Court 2 and the Muswellbrook Royal Hotel lead the Railway Hotel two rubbers to nil with Josh "do'in the five" Oldham using all his skill and strength to stop Alex "sink or swim" Newton in a thoroughly entertaining five sets.

Teams jostling for top four positions

Dartbrook closed in 2006 after three mining fatalities in a decade. File picture.

There are plans in place to open the shuttered mine by the end of 2023.

Planned merger in dash for Dartbrook

September is Rural Road Safety Month and with school holidays approaching it is a time to reflect on the additional risks when driving on rural and remote roads.

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has had a profound impact on the world. She touched the lives of generations of Australians.

September a time to reflect on additional risks when driving on rural and remote roads

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One of the highlights of being Mayor is the privilege of presiding over Australian citizenship ceremonies.

Citizenship ceremony an opportunity for reflection

 Producer Natalia Ladyko and Conrad Coleby at the 2022 Scone short Film Festival. Picture supplied.

The event featured short films that had screened at top class festivals such as Flickerfest and CinefestOZ and starring established actors such as Harry Greenwood, Fiona Press, Steve Bisley, Stephen Curry and Jackson Tozer.

Applause for Scone Short Film Festival

The camel racing proved to be a popular attraction. Pictures by Laurie Sullivan

Merriwa Springtime Show last Friday, Saturday and Sunday was one to remember for the small Upper Hunter town with a big heart, drawing patrons from throughout the Hunter Valley and Tablelands.

The show returns with something for everyone

Double demerits will apply for all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences from 12am on Wednesday, September 21 until 11.59pm on Sunday, September 25.

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Demerits blitz a royal pain for drivers

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