The Scone Advocate
Thursday, 30 June
NSW free flu shots extended amid low uptake for children
Matt Carr
ClubGrants funds on offer to build or upgrade
CASH: Applications now wanted for ClubGrants funding which which re-invests profits from registered clubs' gaming machines into community projects.
Anna Wolf
Our Business
Scone hatter celebrated as Local Business Hero by Australia Post
Mathew Perry
LOCAL HERO: Scone's Laura Hall, the founder of Phylli Designs, has been chosen to represent the Hunter Valley as part of the Australia Post Local Business Hero campaign. Picture: Supplied
STATE MATTERS | Free legal advice for flood affected
Dave Layzell
LOCK IT: The police tip to stop car thefts before they happen is to avoid leaving garage remotes in vehicles and keeping it on a keyring instead so you know where it is at all times.
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Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action
Bec Pridham
WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP
Ashley Morgan doubles up at Scone to extend his lead in NSW jockeys' race
Craig Kerry
IN FRONT: In-form Newcastle jockey Ashley Morgan rode a winning double at Scone on Monday. Picture: Newcastle Racecourse
Our Places
Belltrees Public: a school steeped in history
BESPOKE: Principal Shane Roberts says students at Belltrees Public School get an education tailored to their needs.
Victoria Carey with Pictures by Nicola Sevitt
Upper Hunter beekeepers on edge as Hunter Varroa mite scare deepens
Ian Kirkwood and Mathew Perry
TARGET: Varroa mites. Picture: Queensland Department of Primary Industry
Bee industry on edge of crisis as Varroa mite Newcastle scare deepens
GROUND ZERO: Merewether amateur beekeeper Nick Radford with one of his hives on Sunday. The detection of a tiny mite, Varroa destructor, in Newcastle means that hives in the immediate region will be destroyed to ensure the global pest does not invade Australia. Picture: Marina Neil
Ian Kirkwood
COVID's up, flu's up, hospitalisations are up, so please, 'mask up', top doc warns
Anita Beaumont
Concerned: Dr David Durrheim, public health physician at Hunter New England Health, urges people to continue wearing masks in crowded places.
Study finds thousands of vehicles fail to stop at Scone level crossing
Mathew Perry
CROSSING: An image of an uncontrolled level crossing. Picture: Pexels
Our Business
Where you can use your Dine & Discover NSW Vouchers in the Upper Hunter
Mathew Perry
DISCOVER: Camel Milk NSW, located between Muswellbrook and Denman, is accepting Discover NSW Vouchers. Picture: Camel Milk NSW
Our Places
Performers excited for upcoming opera show at Moonan Flat
MOONAN: The Moonan Flat Soldiers Memorial Hall (pictured) will host an Opera & High Tea event on Saturday, June 25, as part of the Upper Hunter Shire Council's Hall Crawl series. Picture: Russell Byers
Shots allegedly fired at police aircraft during Upper Hunter pursuit
POLICE: A NSW Police car. Picture: File Photo
Royalty rip-off: Hunter misses coal mining windfall in NSW Budget
MORE TO BE DONE: Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp wants to see more mining royalties spent in the Hunter. Picture: Simone De Peak
Madeline Link Matthew Kelly
SATE MATTERS: Social housing tenants can upgrade their washing machine from $150
TOP LOAD: Social housing tenants now have the chance to upgrade their washing machine from as little as $150 after the NSW Government expanded a successful washing machine replacement pilot.
NSW budget: what's in it for Newcastle and the Hunter
Matthew Kelly
Hunter public and Catholic school teachers will strike on Thursday June 30
Helen Gregory
United front: Therese Fitzgibbon and Jack Galvin Waight. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Merriwa teacher honoured with Inaugural Sisters of St Joseph's Award
AWARD: St Joseph's Primary School Merriwa acting principal Anne Marie Peebles (left) after receiving the Inaugural Sisters of St Joseph's award. Picture: Supplied
Mathew Perry
Double the hike: Hunter councils win rights to bigger rate rises
Matt Carr
Money
House prices in descent as rates rise
Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics and Business Correspondent
House price data for June covers the Reserve Bank's second interest rate hike in as many months.
Opinion
Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead
Peter Martin
A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

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Sport
Bumrah and Stokes head into the unknown
India's stand-in-captain Jasprit Bumrah is looking forward to the Test against England.
Opinion
Are the Lions simply not tough enough to claim the premiership?
Rohan Connolly
FALLING SHORT: Rohan Connolly says the Lions look like coming up short when it comes to the pointy end of the season yet again. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Rod Northam filly Bootscooter and Newcastle-based jockey Ashley Morgan break through in town
Craig Kerry
PUSHED OUT: The Rod Northam-trained Bootscooter gets the nose in front of Lisztomania at the finish of the Highway Handicap on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images
Federal Election
Voter disillusionment echoes back 10 years
Lead researchers Dr Jill Sheppard and Professor Ian McAllister. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
Analysis
Albanese passes the test on new ministry, but it has an important flaw
Doug Dingwall
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces his new ministry on Tuesday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
'You've struck gold': Labor is back in the winner's rooms
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Anthony Albanese addressed his colleagues inside the Labor caucus room on Tuesday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Podcasts
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What's the buzz about delivery drones?
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Listen
The Roadkill State
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
Listen
What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels

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Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody
UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel
Josh Leeson
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Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas
B. R. Doherty
Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge
Review
Boo Seeka targets the heart on second album
Josh Leeson
IN DEEP: Ben Gumbleton's personal turmoil flavours Between The Head & The Heart.
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Emma Brown
Last chance to win a cruise - enter now
Dayle Latham
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied
Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots
This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.

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PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Photos and Video
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Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action
WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP
Bec Pridham
Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody
Josh Leeson
UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel
Watch
Is this year's flu worse than previous years?
Matilda Handsley-Davis
BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.
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Opinion
Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead
A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock
Peter Martin
Real Australia
'Not in my sky': Drone delivery service backlash
Laura Carolina Corrigan
Nev Sheather headed up Bonython Against Drones which went head to head with Wing delivery drones. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Opinion
Girt by sea, wracked by defence procurement failures
John Hanscombe

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Community
ClubGrants funds on offer to build or upgrade
CASH: Applications now wanted for ClubGrants funding which which re-invests profits from registered clubs' gaming machines into community projects.
Anna Wolf
STATE MATTERS | Free legal advice for flood affected
Dave Layzell
LOCK IT: The police tip to stop car thefts before they happen is to avoid leaving garage remotes in vehicles and keeping it on a keyring instead so you know where it is at all times.
Our Places
Belltrees Public: a school steeped in history
Victoria Carey with Pictures by Nicola Sevitt
BESPOKE: Principal Shane Roberts says students at Belltrees Public School get an education tailored to their needs.

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Stories fromThe Senior
Secret exercise most men neglect
ACTION STATIONS: Regular pelvic floor exercise can have pleasurable results.
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Do make a fuss over violence
Hazel Bradley
SURVIVOR: Wendy with dog Maisie, who along with husband Tim, provided much support through the years of Bradley Edwards's trial

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National
CBA raises fixed mortgage rates by 1.4pc
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has raised its fixed mortgage rates by 1.4 per cent.
Review to consider new COVID vaccines
Maeve Bannister • 11m ago
Jane Halton is tasked with ensuring Australia is at "the front of the queue" for new COVID vaccines.
Qld to expand ban on single use plastics
Nick Gibbs • 14m ago
Disposable coffee cups may be phased out as part of Queensland's plastic reduction program.
Community
ClubGrants funds on offer to build or upgrade
CASH: Applications now wanted for ClubGrants funding which which re-invests profits from registered clubs' gaming machines into community projects.
Anna Wolf
STATE MATTERS | Free legal advice for flood affected
Dave Layzell
LOCK IT: The police tip to stop car thefts before they happen is to avoid leaving garage remotes in vehicles and keeping it on a keyring instead so you know where it is at all times.
Our Places
Belltrees Public: a school steeped in history
Victoria Carey with Pictures by Nicola Sevitt
BESPOKE: Principal Shane Roberts says students at Belltrees Public School get an education tailored to their needs.
Stories fromThe Land
Madness prevails in 'glorious march' to renewables
John Carter says Germany has spent more than $743 billion creating wind and solar power sites since the year 2000. Photo by Shutterstock/Rudmer Zwerver.
John Carter • 2hrs ago
Chilly temperatures, but rain on the way | Weather In Focus
Ben Domensino, Weatherzone
The lowest temperatures in many areas were observed on Tuesday morning this week.
Updated
UPDATE: More biosecurity zones created as Varroa Mite affected area broadens
EYE OUT: The NSW DPI is asking beekeepers to monitor their hives to help with the response to the Varroa Mite incursion. Photo: Igor Chus/Shutterstock
World
US migrant truck driver was 'on meth'
A truck driver will appear in court in Texas, charged over the deaths of 53 migrants.
Jason Buch and Ted Hesson • 43m ago
EU and New Zealand sign free trade deal
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Brussels.
Danish mink cull may spark PM impeachment
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Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen may face an impeachment over a mink cull order in 2020.
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