The Scone Advocate
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
The Scone Advocate's complete view of property
Singleton averages 321c/kg for 2368 weaner cattle
Grant Whatham, Hunter Stock Land, Branxton, Dougal and Josh Evans, Riverside, Vacey and Shannon McCormack, HSL with the Evans family's champion pen of 9 Angus heifers that made 300c/kg to return $1000. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
Simon Chamberlain • 37m ago
In Depth
REVEALED: The health funding crisis harming our kids
Dan Berryman and son Charlie. Picture: Les Smith
Carla Mascarenhas
Champion stallion Lonhro dies at his home 'Kelvinside' in the Upper Hunter
Virginia Harvey
An Australian icon on the racecourse and in the breeding barn, Australian Horse Of The Year and champion Australian sire Lonhro, with groom Dean Griesheimer, on parade at Kelvinside, Aberdeen. Picture by Virginia Harvey
Comment
These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day
Brett Wild and Mark Leatham
Bianca Sibbald is ex-Navy, married to a sailor, has three young children and is the author of the "Someone I Love is in Defence" series of story, activity and colouring-in books for the young children of military families. Picture by someoneiloveisindefence.com.au
Property
Daniel Johns playing waiting game with sale of his first investment property
Jade Lazarevic • 45m ago
Ex-Silverchair star Daniel Johns is yet to find a buyer for a property in Merewether he bought back in 1996. Picture supplied
How a regional centenarian is celebrating Passover
Emily Anderson
Each year, 100-year-old Ruth Phillips travels to Melbourne from her Northern NSW home in Gleniffer to celebrate the Jewish festival Passover. Picture supplied
Hunter raid leads to commercial drug supply charge
Singleton courthouse. File picture by Marina Neil
Bridgerton stars turn up in regional NSW to launch Netflix's latest season
Briannah Devlin
Luke Newton who plays Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan who stars as Penelope Featherington and Bridgerton's showrunner Jess Brownell at Netflix's season three launch in Bowral. Picture by Getty Images for Netflix
'Very serious': sentence upheld over attack on woman in Scone street
Newcastle courthouse. File picture
Nick Bielby
Dolfina Cup 2024: world class polo played at Ellerston from 24-28 April
Newsroom
The 2023 Dolfina Cup winners.
Grass identification and pasture management workshops
Louise Nichols
Grass identification workshop at Baerami Wednesday 1 May. This event is run by Hunter Local Land Services and is free.
Sydney Olympic entertainment riders reunion in Scone: an event to remember
Louise Nichols
Reenactment of the opening ceremony ride. Picture Archie Constable
The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground
Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Steve Evans
Upper Hunter Anzac Day services
Louise Nichols
Upper Hunter Anzac Day services
Photos
Faces in the crowd: Ken Chillingworth Oval the place to be
The Leader was at Ken Chillingworth Oval to capture the Saturday afternoon happening.
Mark Bode
Woman recovering after head-on crash at Scone bypass
Madeline Link
Emergency services are at the scene of a two-car crash near the Scone bypass. Picture by Simon McCarthy
New state-of-the-art fire engine arrives at Denman Fire & Rescue
Newsroom
New fire truck for Denman Fire & Rescue Station. Picture supplied
Hunter vertical farming business helps lower the cost of living
Matthew Kelly
A cubic farming module. Picture: Cubic Farms Systems Corp.
Singleton Greyhounds to bank on their youth
Singleton young guns Gabe Stafa, pictured diving in for a try, Jack Smyth (inset left) and Jai Davies (inset right).
Michael Hartshorn
Have Your Say
Australia, it's time we had a heart-to-heart. How are you feeling?
Acm Newsroom
The annual Heartbeat of Australia survey is a special collaboration between media company ACM - the publisher of this masthead - and the University of Canberra's News and Media Research Centre.
Breaking
Counter-terrorism raids under way in Sydney
Anna McGuinness • 57m ago
The joint counter-terrorism team is conducting raids across Sydney on April 24. File picture
Elon Musk calls Senator Lambie 'enemy of the people of Australia'
Anna McGuinness
Elon Musk has labelled Senator Jacqui Lambie an "enemy of the people of Australia" in a stoush over graphic footage on X. Pictures Patrick Pleul/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa and AAP Image/Lukas Coch

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National
What time shops open on Anzac Day
The Anzac Day public holiday on April 25 brings some changes to normal retail trading hours. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness
Urgent review into why accused murderer free on bail
Samantha Lock
A review of NSW bail laws is being finalised, Premier Chris Minns says. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban
David Shepardson • 1hr ago
TikTok is facing a ban in the United States if it doesn't divest its US assets. (AP PHOTO)
Ex-servicewoman says RSL clubs are 'more than pints, parmies and pokies'
Anna Houlahan
Volunteer national ambassador for the RSL Cherisa Pearce. Picture RSL
'Formidable journey': new Midnight Oil documentary to premiere
Anna McGuinness
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line is premiering at the Sydney Film Festival. Picture by Andrzej Liguz
Sport
Mary Brennan and Noreen Marshall pairing successful at Scone
A big thank you to the Cancer Council Australia and there initiative called Improve Your Long Game! There is now a sunscreen station at the starters hut near the first and tenth tees for everyone to use. Picture supplied
Dolfina Cup 2024: world class polo played at Ellerston from 24-28 April
Newsroom
The 2023 Dolfina Cup winners.
Sydney Olympic entertainment riders reunion in Scone: an event to remember
Louise Nichols
Reenactment of the opening ceremony ride. Picture Archie Constable

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PropertyView
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Property
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias • 51m ago
Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
'Funky': Tina Arena impressed by makeover of her former home now for sale
Property
The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
Jemimah Clegg
The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Move over mid-century modern, 1970s architecture makes a groovy comeback
Melissa Kehagias
Forget Mid-Century, '70s style interiors such as in this Hurstbridge home is back in favour. Pic: Supplied
What's On
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
Why the c-word is Olivia Colman's friendship litmus test
Amy Martin
Olivia Colman as Edith Swan in Wicked Little Letters. Picture Studiocanal
Have Your Say
Spreading the love: How much Vegemite is too much?
Karen Hardy
February 29 is National Toast Day. Picture Shutterstock
Recommended
Hunter Disability Magazine - April Edition 2024
Hunter Disability Magazine - April Edition 2024
Remote working allows for greater activation of regional talent
A survey conducted by GetApp revealed an overwhelming preference for remote work. Picture by Shutterstock
Ultrasafe adsorbs the most chemicals
Ultrasafe filters containing ADXORBR Activated Carbon performed up to 11 times better than other filters tested. Picture supplied

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Photos and Video
'Grave concern': regional hospitals brace for amalgamation mandate
In Depth
Bendigo hospital. Picture by Peter Weaving
Ben Silvester and Jessica Greenan • 34m ago
Breaking
Counter-terrorism raids under way in Sydney
Anna McGuinness • 57m ago
The joint counter-terrorism team is conducting raids across Sydney on April 24. File picture
Opinion
What choice do we have when it comes to supermarket ripoffs?
Jenna Price • 2hrs ago
Consumer group CHOICE is calling out "confusing" labels used by supermarkets. Pictures supplied by CHOICE
Comment
What choice do we have when it comes to supermarket ripoffs?
Opinion
Consumer group CHOICE is calling out "confusing" labels used by supermarkets. Pictures supplied by CHOICE
Jenna Price • 2hrs ago
Comment
These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day
Brett Wild and Mark Leatham
Bianca Sibbald is ex-Navy, married to a sailor, has three young children and is the author of the "Someone I Love is in Defence" series of story, activity and colouring-in books for the young children of military families. Picture by someoneiloveisindefence.com.au
Opinion
How taking a breath (and these other ideas) can help parents during school hols
Kate Keisler
There are several strategies parents can use to help adjust an emotional reactionary response. Picture Shutterstock

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Community
'Life Drawing with a Comedian' tours Upper Hunter
'Life Drawing with a Comedian' tours Upper Hunter
Newsroom
Applications now open for Glencore's junior sports clubs funding
Newsroom
Muswellbrook Little Athletics Club a previous Junior Sports Development Program grant recipient. Picture supplied
Real Australia
An open letter to my daughter this International Women's Day
Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
.Five-month old Eadie with mum Grace. Picture by Georgie Newton
Explore
Book Now
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Carrie Hutchinson
Cruising
Hassle-free travel: The incredible places you can visit as part of a cruise
Hassle-free travel: The incredible places you can visit as part of a cruise
Cruising
One of the world's most incredible ships has just arrived in Australia
Jim Kellar
One of the world's most incredible ships has just arrived in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model Y price cut again in Australia
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Car Expert
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8

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The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Land
Connectivity report recommendations not good for northern basin communities
Peel Irrigators' president John Richards, Tamworth (also on our cover) said if the recommendations were accepted it would cause chaos. Picture by Simon Chamberlain
Denis Howard and Simon Chamberlain • 10m ago
Singleton averages 321c/kg for 2368 weaner cattle
Simon Chamberlain • 37m ago
Grant Whatham, Hunter Stock Land, Branxton, Dougal and Josh Evans, Riverside, Vacey and Shannon McCormack, HSL with the Evans family's champion pen of 9 Angus heifers that made 300c/kg to return $1000. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
Negative returns for global indices
Christopher Hindmarsh • 1hr ago
Global equity markets fell considerably last week. Picture via Shutterstock
World
Man whose body creates alcohol acquitted of drink-drive
People with auto-brewery syndrome produce the same type of alcohol as the one in alcoholic drinks. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Charlotte van Campenhout • 28m ago
Asia shares rise on tech boost, tracking Wall Street
Ankur Banerjee • 57m ago
The yen was rooted near 34-year lows, keeping traders wary of possible intervention from Tokyo. (EPA PHOTO)
'How I roll': New Zealand PM Luxon sacks two ministers
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
"I make sure I have my people in the right places," New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)