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A debut to remember

A debut to remember

Rod Thompson

CHEERING: Barnaby Joyce enjoys a drink after declaring victory in New England for a third term. Photo: Gareth Gardner/Northern Daily Leader

Barnaby Joyce claims New England

Caitlin Reid

DECISION DAY: There was a steady and quiet roll in of voters at Scone High School on Saturday, with many having already taken advantage of pre poll.

Federal Election 2019 | Upper Hunter Shire votes

Caitlin Reid

MAKE YOUR CHOICE: Residents of the Upper Hunter Shire will head to the polls again on Saturday, May 18. Photo: The Northern Daily Leader

Upper Hunter heads to polls again

Caitlin Reid

Former prime minister Bob Hawke in 2018.

Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke dies, aged 89

Kaitlyn Offer

Community opinion on drug and alcohol issues 'crucial'

Community opinion on drug and alcohol issues 'crucial'

Rod Thompson

LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS: Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons (left) with local firefighters who recently received the Commissioner's Certificate of Commendation (unit) at a presentation in Sydney. Photo: Supplied

Ellerston Brigade awarded for determination and commitment

Caitlin Reid

A debut to remember

A debut to remember

Rod Thompson

CHEERING: Barnaby Joyce enjoys a drink after declaring victory in New England for a third term. Photo: Gareth Gardner/Northern Daily Leader

Barnaby Joyce claims New England

Caitlin Reid

Scone netball season officially underway | Photos

Scone netball season officially underway | Photos

Caitlin Reid

Central North Rugby Round 5: The Pirates were back in the winners circle after a 49-24 win over Scone at the weekend. Photo: Supplied

Brumbies gallant in defeat

Central North Rugby Union

Justin Apthorpe found the tryline in Scone Thoroughbreds' big 44-6 victory over the Denman Devils. Photo: File Photo

A totally four-some result

Scone netball season officially underway | Photos

SPECIAL EFFORT: Sam Clipperton and Special Missile ran an incredible race to pick up the 2019 Darley Scone Cup.

Special effort for Scone Cup victory

Cody Tsaousis

Mitchell Pearce will captain Newcastle against Canterbury in their Magic Round clash in Brisbane.

NRL won't apologise to Mitchell Pearce

Steve Zemek

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

Big break: Don't be frustrated by the 'one that got away'. You need never miss an opportunity due to lack of funds or limited cash flow again as LendingPro can help you secure the loan you need.

Your next business opportunity

Big break: Don't be frustrated by the 'one that got away'. You need never miss an opportunity due to lack of funds or limited cash flow again as LendingPro can help you secure the loan you need.

Your next business opportunity

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

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

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

Opportunities: Whether you are interested in the environment, history or animals there's a volunteer position for you.

Give a little time, help a lot

Maeve McKenna

VOLUNTEER VETS: Mike Carmondy is pleased for the accommodation of Muswellbrook RSL Club CEO Daryl Egan during their operation.

Rubicon to the rescue for farmers

Cody Tsaousis

We do so much more than fight fires: Commissioner

We do so much more than fight fires: Commissioner

Opportunities: Whether you are interested in the environment, history or animals there's a volunteer position for you.

Give a little time, help a lot

FINAL PITCH: Award winning poet Harold Briggs is hoping somebody will help locate his one of a kind 'Snowy Scheme' piece of work.

Please return pinched poem

Cody Tsaousis

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

Scone netball season officially underway | Photos

A screengrab from a YouTube video showing the former PM Bob Hawke skolling a beer from Mr Brandon.

Hawke downing 'one for the country' brings back memories

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

2019 Darley Scone Cup: Fashions on the Field

2019 Darley Scone Cup: Fashions on the Field

Caitlin Reid

Race-goers flock to Scone Cup Carnival

Race-goers flock to Scone Cup Carnival

Caitlin Reid

Legend: Harry Harris of Port Macquarie with his thongs signed by Prime Minister Scott Morrision. Photo: Tracey Fairhurst.

When Harry met ScoMo - it was a beautiful thong

Tracey Fairhurst

KEEP THE MOTOR RUNNING: At 100 years old, Melbourne resident Joan Winnum, loves nothing more than getting behind the wheel.

Driving passion: 100-year-old Joan still on the road

War on wind and renewables must end

War on wind and renewables must end

Andrew Bray
2hrs ago

Climate fail: Independent candidate for Warringah Zali Steggall celebrates her victory over Tony Abbott on Saturday night. Her win was built on the issue of climate change, which failed to sway voters in much of the rest of the country. Photo: AAP

Labor may need a rethink on climate policy

Jeremy Sammut

Love the skin you're in

Love the skin you're in

Michelle Haines Thomas

FOCUSED: Debra Byrne juggles her successful musical theatre and recording career with her role as full-time carer to her two grandsons. She is set to star in Sweeney Todd in Sydney and Melbourne.

Why kids are Debra Byrne's 'top priority'

Geraldine Cardozo

TOO COCKY BY HALF: People tend to be overconfident of their financial knowledge and skills, according to the report.

Lack of financial knowledge soaring

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Eileen Wood

Unfortunate chain of events: A NDIS build more than 18 months ago in Elmhurst has meant that Garry Saville's daughter Theresa can't return to the family home from hospital. Picture: Lachlan Bence

A horrible chain of events means this disabled woman can't go home

10m ago

UP, UP AND AWAY: A hot-air balloon shaped like Vincent Van Gogh's head will be visible in the Albury skies on Wednesday. Picture: FAIRFAX

It's a bird, it's a plane... it's Van Gogh's head flying across Albury?

40m ago

Scott Morrison's next task is to sort out his new ministry and put his planned tax cuts into law.

Morrison to prioritise planned tax cuts

50m ago

Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien is cheering the federal coalition victory.

Federal win sparks Vic Liberal reflection

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is short of the 76 seats needed to form a majority in parliament.

Morrison closes in on majority

Paul Osborne
2hrs ago

Actor Geoffrey Rush speaks outside the Supreme Court in Sydney after winning his defamation case.

Rush defamation case back in Sydney court

Senior Labor figures will meet to begin the formal process of choosing Bill Shorten's replacement.

Senior Labor figures to meet on leadership

Marnie Banger

Zynal Javid Khan allegedly followed a 22-year-old woman for more than a kilometre then raped her.

Alleged new mum rapist to face Vic court

SAD SCENE: Players, coaches, officials and emergency personnel attending to Orange City Lions captain Josh Tremain on Saturday.

Orange City captain Tremain hospitalised, game called off after fight in Cowra

53m ago

CRITICAL DECISIONS: Tim Jelbart: genomic test results are now a critical part of decisions about what to do with heifers on his family's farm.

Genomics: dairy's quiet revolution

Carlene Dowie
1hr ago

Winter crop species like oats and triticale have a good range of varieties with excellent tolerance to soil acidity. Even within species like wheat and barley some varieties have been release with good tolerance.

Choose tolerant species for acidic soils

Bob Freebairn

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Juanita Greville

Petra: The Rose City is a highlight of the 14-day 'Walking in the Footsteps of Abraham' tour.

Wishing you were somewhere else? Here's your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Where it started: The 1979 Racecam innovation was celebrated on a stamp in 2004.

Tech Talk: The evolution of dashcams

Mathew Dickerson
1hr ago

SORE SPOT: Too many Australians tend to put up with pain, particularly back pain, rather than seeking treatment.

A right pain in the ... back

1hr ago

A paved courtyard is a great option for creating a flat, stable platform to define your space. It can transition from an entertaining area, to a kids' play space, to a place of relaxation for empty nesters.

Renovate instead of relocate