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Tigers enjoy back-to-back victories in Scone | Photos

Caitlin Reid

Tigers roar to impressive wins

Geoff Newling

Tamworth trainer Sue Grills has a busy week ahead with her sights set on Scone on Friday. Photo: Peter Hardin

Grills chasing winners in Scone, Sydney

Geoff Newling

Tigers enjoy back-to-back victories in Scone | Photos

BULLS GORED: The Bushrangers dealt a blow to the Bulls' finals hopes at the weekend. FILE PHOTO

Bushrangers shoot down Bulls

Cody Tsaousis

Sam Avard, Annabelle Avard, Elinor and Charlotte Brooks, Ruby Hyland and Olive Hyland at the Tamworth City two day swim carnival in January where the kids met current Australian Dolphin team member and Olympic competitor Kurt Herzog (middle). Photo: Supplied

Local talent shines through, even in tough times

Caitlin Reid

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

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

Favourite to delight all film-goers

Rod Thompson

Awe-inspiring horsemanship: Googe

Word of Mouth: Newcastle dentist Dr Mark Morrin is concerned about sugary drinks. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Rethink the sugary drinks: dentist in push for health levy

Damon Cronshaw

Favourite to delight all film-goers

Domo Arigatō: From left: Bengalla CEO Cam Halfpenny, Piper Tye and Richelle Tye were thrilled to play a part in the Japanese scholarship program.

Upper Hunter girl forever Tye’d to Japan

Cody Tsaousis

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

An outback experience for all to enjoy

Big hearts at Belltrees Charity Cricket day | PHOTOS

Tigers enjoy back-to-back victories in Scone | Photos

CRAFT: Ian Tinetti is continuing the legacy his great grandfather Aquilino Tinetti began. Photo: Dylan Burns

Watch how Australia's famous cricket bats are made

Tom Hassall from Scone on a rookie horse.

King of the Ranges kicks off | Photos, videos

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

Jessica McLaughlin

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Derek Barry

Legends of league unite to tour regional NSW | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Caitlin Reid

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

Sarah Lansdown

What's the world coming to?

Michelle Haines Thomas

Radical change not necessarily a bad thing

John Malouff

Ripped off: The market manipulating capabilities of the major oil companies leads to sudden fluctuations in petrol prices irrespective of domestic or international influences. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Oil cartel the real threat to national security

John Hewson

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

He wanted a sausage roll but stopped an armed robbery instead

Children with autism are being pushed out of mainstream swimming classes like the one above.

Autism and drowning link revealed: report

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The NSW government announced 14 festivals will be affected by an incoming licensing scheme.

Festival body criticises 'high risk' list

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Ex-cyclone Oma has been downgraded but dangerous conditions at some beaches remain.

Possible sting in ex-cyclone Oma's tail

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Health Minister Greg Hunt says the rheumatic heart disease vaccine would "save countless lives".

Funding for RHD vaccine 'will save lives'

Labor has promised to create a strategic Australian shipping fleet, if elected to federal government

Labor promises strategic fleet for Aust

Cyclone Oma is moving away from the east coast, but dangerous surf conditions are still forecast.

Oma downgraded, moves away from Qld coast

Warren Barnsley

A list of music festivals the NSW government deems as "high risk" has been released.

NSW govt releases high risk festival list

Dominica Sanda and Gemma Najem

The supreme Belted Galloway exhibit and overall supreme exhibit for the Galloway feature show went to 7 Hills Nutmeg.

Belted Galloway heifer takes out the Galloway feature show

Hannah Powe

Judging the school's classes at the Royal Canberra Show

Check out the action from day two of sheep judging at Canberra | Photos

Stephen Burns

The senior and grand champion Poll Hereford female was awarded to Cloverlee Cherry Ripe K165 from the Cloverlee Poll Hereford stud.

All the results from the other beef breeds at Royal Canberra

Hannah Powe and Lucy Kinbacher

IS THIS the best Greek restaurant in Melbourne? You'll have to try Philhellene yourself to find out.

Time to try living like a local in Melbourne’s west

Somewhere over the rainbow: Where to stay around the world this pride season

Tanya Murphy: “Now they can literally pull up my chatbot on their phones and ask away.”

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: Shutterstock

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to dining companion?

Nadine Morton

The number of disappearing animal and plant species is rising, causing major food production issues.

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

TOP TIP: While both kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, choosing to spend more in the cooking area will improve your tax outcome.

How to renovate your investment property