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Soccer the big winner | PHOTOS

Soccer the big winner | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

HAT-TRICK HERO: Captain Dan Ritter bagged three tries for the Scone Thoroughbreds in their 44-6 victory over the Denman Devils. Pic: DAVID CASSON

Thoroughbreds continue red-hot form

Scone netball season officially underway | Photos

Caitlin Reid

Soccer the big winner | PHOTOS

Soccer the big winner | PHOTOS

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 Films Catherine Boulton with Passengers graphic designer Fahimah Badrulhisham and producer and writer David Curzon at the 2018 Scone FilmFest.

Unique event returns to region

Scone Films Catherine Boulton with Passengers graphic designer Fahimah Badrulhisham and producer and writer David Curzon at the 2018 Scone FilmFest.

Unique event returns to region

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

WELL-DESERVED: Recipient of the Pam Moscatt Volunteer of the Year Award for 2018 Ros Anderson (centre) with TransCare coordinator transport services Helen Schlegel (left) and chairperson Penelope Fenley.

Hard-working helpers recognised

Free training to get you 'technology ready'

Free training to get you 'technology ready'

We're building a stronger relationship: Mayor

We're building a stronger relationship: Mayor

WELL-DESERVED: Recipient of the Pam Moscatt Volunteer of the Year Award for 2018 Ros Anderson (centre) with TransCare coordinator transport services Helen Schlegel (left) and chairperson Penelope Fenley.

Hard-working helpers recognised

HISTORIC MOMENT: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin here on July 21, 1969, standing on the Moon in a photograph taken by mission commander Neil Armstrong. Across Australia and around the globe, hundreds of millions tuned in to watch as the human race took its first steps in space. Once the realm of science fiction, it was now a reality. Picture: NASA

Race to space began as a daring dream

By Helen Sim

BOOK WORMS: Launching the 1000 Books Before School program, after National Simultaneous Storytime in Scone this week, were Upper Hunter Shire mayor Wayne Bedggood and Scone Pre-Schoolers Chloe and Georgie.

New initiative a page-turner

Soccer the big winner | PHOTOS

Soccer the big winner | PHOTOS

On par with the best | PHOTOS

On par with the best | PHOTOS

OCEAN'S mystery: Beachcomber John Miller from Port Fairy is discovering plenty of interesting items washed onto the shoreline. Picture: Anthony Brady

Beachcombers are on the hunt for rare finds along our coastline

Nic Langenberg (left) with 104-year-old Dorothy Yeomans at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

Watch this shark glide by 104-year-old Dorothy

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

Scone netball season officially underway | Photos

Caitlin Reid

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

Robert Crawford

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Scott Gelston

When planners play it right

When planners play it right

Michelle Haines Thomas

Donald Trump, Scott Morrison. Photo: Bloomberg, AAP

OPINION
Morrison is not Australia's answer to Trump

Simon Cowan

Growing influence: These young voters in Warringah are worried about climate change and helped oust Tony Abbott. Millennials and Gen Z will have a bigger influence in coming elections. From left: Izzy Williams, Sita Paling, Clio Doughty and Madison Lawrence. Photo: Peter Braig.

Messages from Millennial and Gen Z voters

John Hewson

Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane is part of a clinical trial looking into treatment for Parkinson's disease dementia.

Trial of new drug to treat Parkinson's dementia

MEET AND GREET: Academics from University of Sunshine Coast with international students, attending a familiarisation tour of the Cooinda Aged Care.

Uni 'roomies' to move into aged care home

SMART MOVES: Thinking of downsizing to a granny flat? Make sure you formalise decisions and get legal advice before moving in.

Estate planning: avoid granny flat pitfalls

AFL star Michael Long has joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the annual Long Walk To Dreamtime.

AFL legend to Scott Morrison: Unite us, PM

The AEC now has the Liberal-National coalition with a two-seat majority of 77 seats.

A week on, AEC still busy with vote count

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas will introduce new taxes to offset a fall in stamp duty revenue.

Property taxes to be hiked in Vic budget

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the government is determined to keep the budget in surplus.

Progress continues towards surplus:Cormann

Tess Knight, third from left, says she never wants to see her daughter Samantha's killer released.

Mum of murdered daughter rallies in Sydney

Perry Duffin and Gemma Najem

Liberal frontbencher Mathias Cormann denies there are any plans to broaden the GST tax base.

No intention to broaden GST: Cormann

Colin Brinsden

The body of a woman has been discovered by dog walkers at Royal Park in Melbourne's inner north.

Body of woman found in Melbourne's north

Karen Sweeney

Bill Shorten is urging all Labor supporters to get behind the new party leadership team.

ALP's Neumann still has plenty to give

Colin Brinsden and Angus Livingston

The supreme sheep exhibit of the show was Poll Dorset ram Tattykeel 180232, exhibited by the Gilmore family from Tattykeel Poll Dorsets, Oberon.

Tattykeel's Poll Dorset takes interbreed at NSW State Sheep Show

Hannah Powe
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Lot 4, Rosedale Nagel (P) sold for the top money of $14,000 to Jim and Jackie Wedge, Ascot Charolais, Warwick, Queensland.

Strong demand for Rosedale Charolais bulls

Mark Griggs

Limousin Australia Business and Operations manager Mardi Cook, Leanne Toll, Toll Cattle Co, Wongarbon, and Charmaine and Dean Kesby, Tamworth.

See who was at the Capitalise on Carcase conference in Armidale

Lucy Kinbacher

The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Stegbar's latest double glaze series, Alumiere, is designed to require minimal framing.

How to keep your heating bills down

Visit sydneyfishmarket.com.au/seafood-school/recipes-cooking-info/recipes

Try this: Scallop pot-sticker dumplings

OCEAN'S mystery: Beachcomber John Miller from Port Fairy is discovering plenty of interesting items washed onto the shoreline. Picture: Anthony Brady

Beachcombers are on the hunt for rare finds along our coastline

Jackson Graham