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FROCK UP: Families will flock to Merriwa again this Saturday for one of the highlights on the local racing calendar, the 2019 Morgans Merriwa Cup.

Gearing up for Merriwa Cup

Caitlin Reid

ANZAC DAY: Scone RSL Sub-Branch president Val Quinell and secretary George Clementson at the 2018 service in Scone.

Anzac Day 2019: big turnout expected in Upper Hunter

Caitlin Reid

NUMBERS: AEC staff Louise Giammarino and Allison White begin the ballot paper draw for New England at noon on Wednesday.

Independent draws top spot on New England ballot paper

Steve Green

SPECIAL VISIT: Australian country rock singer-songwriter and musician from the Gold Coast, Casey Barnes, will be performing at a special concert in Scone to aid the local community. Photo: Supplied

Live music and twilight markets at Elizabeth Park

Caitlin Reid

HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR: Scone Race Club CEO Heath Courtney is looking forward to 2019 Darley Scone Cup Carnival on May 10 and 11.

All systems go for biggest event on calendar

Rod Thompson

FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

Cody Tsaousis

ACED: President of the Moonan Brook Public Reserve Terry Teague, Upper Hunter Shire Council Deputy Mayor Maurice Collison and Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen at the newly resurfaced Moonan Brook tennis courts on Sunday.

Serving up a new court for Moonan Brook

Caitlin Reid

FROCK UP: Families will flock to Merriwa again this Saturday for one of the highlights on the local racing calendar, the 2019 Morgans Merriwa Cup.

Gearing up for Merriwa Cup

Caitlin Reid

ANZAC DAY: Scone RSL Sub-Branch president Val Quinell and secretary George Clementson at the 2018 service in Scone.

Anzac Day 2019: big turnout expected in Upper Hunter

Caitlin Reid

SPECIAL VISIT: Australian country rock singer-songwriter and musician from the Gold Coast, Casey Barnes, will be performing at a special concert in Scone to aid the local community. Photo: Supplied

Live music and twilight markets at Elizabeth Park

Researcher Erik Denison surveyed under-18 rugby players on homophobic language.

Study to help stamp out on-field gay slurs

Christine McGinn

FROCK UP: Families will flock to Merriwa again this Saturday for one of the highlights on the local racing calendar, the 2019 Morgans Merriwa Cup.

Gearing up for Merriwa Cup

Caitlin Reid

Lewis Melican could be recalled to reinforce Sydney's struggling and injury-hit defence.

Melican an option for under-siege Swans

Rob Forsaith

Researcher Erik Denison surveyed under-18 rugby players on homophobic language.

Study to help stamp out on-field gay slurs

HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR: Scone Race Club CEO Heath Courtney is looking forward to 2019 Darley Scone Cup Carnival on May 10 and 11.

All systems go for biggest event on calendar

Rod Thompson

The Australian High School team. Picture: Andrew Roberts

Talented juniors rope in USA trip

Caitlin Reid

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

Shiny and bright: Help your child to brush their teeth until they are about seven or eight years old. Teach them to brush twice a day; in the morning and before bed.

Dental checks for children

Shiny and bright: Help your child to brush their teeth until they are about seven or eight years old. Teach them to brush twice a day; in the morning and before bed.

Dental checks for children

GO WITH THE FLOW: Blooms provides the most comprehensive sales and support locations in the water services industry for Northern NSW, New England and to the Upper and Lower Hunter Valley.

Leading the world in water

GO WITH THE FLOW: Blooms provides the most comprehensive sales and support locations in the water services industry for Northern NSW, New England and to the Upper and Lower Hunter Valley.

Leading the world in water

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

UP PERISCOPE: The AE2 was an E-Class submarine built for the Royal Australian Navy. Photos: DEFENCE

Derring-do in Dardanelles

FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

Cody Tsaousis

EWE BEAUTY: The grand parade is always one of the Festival of the Fleeces highlights.

Festival of the Fleeces returns

Cody Tsaousis

UP PERISCOPE: The AE2 was an E-Class submarine built for the Royal Australian Navy. Photos: DEFENCE

Derring-do in Dardanelles

Cyclists in the Ride for Country Kids talk to the pupils at Coolamon Central School.

Ride for Country Kids nears fundraising goal

Joanne Crawford

The local community really supports it: Ferguson

Rod Thompson

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

Rattlin' bones tractor trek in mate's honour | Photos

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

John Ellicott

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

Well worth the trip | PHOTOS

nside the farrowing shed at Glasshouse Country Farms where 68 vegan activists staged a protest but raised alarm bells about biosecurity breaches (left) and Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack (right)

Coalition pledges to lock up militant activists

Mike Foley

We are stronger when we stand together

Billionaires hold the power for real change

Climate future relies on an end to division

Timing is key when it comes to getting the flu shot. Photo: Shutterstock.

When is the right time to get a flu shot?

Samara Ross

KALEIDOSCOPE: "Coming from Canada I found people here fearful to dress in colour," says Evelyn Roth, pictured in her Maslin Beach home. Photo: Naomi Giatas

The colourful world of recycling pioneer Evelyn Roth

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST HANG UP: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Why do we keep falling for scams?

Samara Ross

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten prayed with Sri Lankan community members in Darwin.

Shorten prays for Sri Lanka attack victims

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Police have charged a 32-year-old man over the death of a woman in Melbourne's Chinatown.

Murder charge over Melbourne laneway body

1hr ago

A 45-year-old South African man will face court in Sydney over a $34 million cocaine shipment.

$34m cocaine stash found in NSW shipment

2hrs ago

Ferries were halted between Sydney's Circular Quay and Manly after a phone threat.

Sydney ferry phone threat resolved: police

2hrs ago

Rugby league star Johnathan Thurston joined Bill Shorten for an early morning run.

Shorten elevates work issues to top league

Daniel McCulloch

Researcher Erik Denison surveyed under-18 rugby players on homophobic language.

Study to help stamp out on-field gay slurs

Christine McGinn

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has linked Michael Gunner's NT Labor government with Bill Shorten.

Morrison sizes up 'big units', candy in NT

Katina Curtis

The PM is spreading fake news by claiming Labor, the Greens and unions are all up for death taxes.

PM Morrison fans fake news on death taxes

Narromine grazier Bruce Maynard, Willydah, and son Liam with Pandy the dog and attractant stations they use on-farm as their self herding techniques.

Self herding taking off across the country

Hannah Powe

Hamish Finch, 6, helping to muster sheep with his family at Monolon Station, north of White Cliffs. Photo by Laura Finch.

Our kids have little hands but big hearts

Samantha Townsend

Gordie was very proud of his contribution to the Merino industry and his book 'Gordie walks with Legends' was his way to pay tribute to those who helped him through a momentous career. Photo: Mark Griggs

Wool industry legend is now classing Merinos in the beyond

Stephen Burns

MOUTHWATERING EXHIBIT: A 1971 McLaren M8-F CanAm car stands in splendid isolation in The Bend’s Welcome Centre.

Tailem Bend - The accidental motorsport star

Brent Davison

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

UNCERTAINTY?: Labor's proposed changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) rules may adversely affect assets bequeathed to us.

How will your capital gains be taxed under a new government?

Noel Whittaker

WHAT'S IN A NAME: Whether you call it Prosecco or Glera, there's no denying Australian versions of this popular sparkling wine are soaring in popularity despite EU laws which control the use of the name

Are you still Pro secco?

Linda Lambrechts

Traditional: ANZAC biscuits.

Anzac biscuits in an hour