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MERRIWA MADNESS: Rouchel couldn't do nearly enough to prevent the ladder leaders from claiming another victory. FILE PHOTO

Finals race heats up

Cody Tsaousis

LEGEND: Three-time Professional Bull Riders (PBR) world title holder Adriano Moraes will host a series of clinics in Scone over the next month. Photo: Supplied

World-renowned bull rider bringing his skills to Scone

Caitlin Reid

WIN FOR CLUB: The Scone Gymnastics Club at their last competition for the year in December 2018. Photo: Supplied

Gymnastics club starts year on a high

MERRIWA MADNESS: Rouchel couldn't do nearly enough to prevent the ladder leaders from claiming another victory. FILE PHOTO

Finals race heats up

WILL POWER: Belltrees' Will Osmond overcame the heat to take the crucial wicket of Lachlan Watts on Saturday.

Bunnan better Blues in thriller

Cody Tsaousis

A galloper with potential

Grahame Timbrell

Growing your beef enterprise

2017 Scone Art Prize judge Anne McLaughlin from Maitland Regional Gallery.

All eyes on art prize

Caitlin Reid

There’s a buzz around town

Growing your beef enterprise

Ann Martin is currently the only organist to play the Estey Pipe Organ, the last organ of its kind remaining in Australia.

Centenary of Scone’s hidden treasure

Caitlin Reid

Guests include actor Roy Billing, known for Underbelly, The Dish and Jack Irish.

A little bit of Tropfest in Scone

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

First impressions: Using quality photos in real estate listings can make all the difference.

Are professional photos worth it?

Ruth Lewis

Tom Curtain performs on the back of Oakes Bailey. Pic: EDWINA ROBERTSON

An outback experience for all to enjoy

BEAUTIFUL: Adam Hamilton and Britt Walters with newborn Elkie Roma Rose Hamilton.

Elkie an early Christmas ‘gift’

Vale Arch Eather

Tom Curtain performs on the back of Oakes Bailey. Pic: EDWINA ROBERTSON

An outback experience for all to enjoy

Jane Sullivan and Ros Pinfold selling tickets on Kelly Street

Delivering some Christmas joy

GLORY: Australia’s winning King’s Cup team, July 1919. Picture: AWM D00725

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

A Master at Work: As the saying goes, 'no hoof no horse'. Taken at Sledmere Stud, Scone. Photo: Rachel Stewart, Scone

Hunter Photography Prize 2019: A selection of entries

Holding the Future: My father sorting clover seeds from the husks. Photo: Elly Jade Gorton, Hamilton South

Hunter Photography Prize 2019: A selection of entries

Cooper Day, Izaiah Evans, Brendan Fleming and Nathaniel Hewitt. Missing Angus Malone and Kurt Farrell.

Scouts return from Jamboree | PHOTOS

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Melissa Iaria

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Occam’s razor is instructive in shave saga

Father Brendan Lee
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Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Professor Pamela Snow

You don’t have to pin your hopes on lotto

Zoë Wundenberg

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

A fire is still burning near Gell River, northwest of Hobart, scorching more than 20,000 hectares.

One property confirmed lost in Tas fires

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Gladys Berejiklian rejects pill testing, arguing there's not enough evidence to show it saves lives.

More medics but no pill tests at festivals

2hrs ago

Bill Shorten has promised $800 million for a Rockhampton ring road if elected to government.

Green light for major regional road plan

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds wants politicians working conditions to be more family friendly.

Time to talk about political working hours

Scott Morrison is facing a backlash over the move to make Warren Mundine the candidate for Gilmore.

Liberals under fire over candidate swap

Angus Livingston

A water and climate expert will head a panel to examine the mass fish deaths in NSW's Darling River

Professor to investigate NSW fish deaths

Matt Coughlan

Thai cave rescuer Craig Challen (left) is the WA nominee for Australian of the Year.

Thai cave diver vying for Aussie of Year

Former police officer Steven Albee shared intimate photos on social media of a woman he'd arrested.

NSW cop shared woman's intimate pics

Jodie Stephens

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

NO SWEAT: If you exercise, especially in the summer heat, you need to drink before, during and after exercise.

Hacks for staying hydrated over summer

HealthShare

Yum: Few people know that insects form part of the natural diet of more common pets, with many canine and feline species of mammal eating bugs in the wild to fulfil their nutritional requirements.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my...dog food

INSPIRATION: Homemaker centres are ideal hunting grounds to source materials and decorative items to create a unique alfresco space.

The ideal alfresco space