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Father Paul Robertson in front of Scone Anglican Church

Throwback to the 70’s for Anglican Church

Cody Tsaousis
2hrs ago

Bush fire season guidelines

Gardener's Delight section - First Place: Penelope Prentice - Second Place: Judy Collison - Third Place: Kara Mitchell

Floral art blossoms in Scone | PHOTOS

Caitlin Reid

Blandford Public School students Fezaan and Roy.

Small schools celebrate science week | PHOTOS

Caitlin Reid

All revved up for a special milestone

Cody Tsaousis

We just love volunteering, it’s our hobby

Rod Thompson

THANK YOU: Representatives from five local schools, Scott Memorial Hospital and local sporting clubs received a funding boost from Scone RSL Club on Thursday.

Community groups benefit

Caitlin Reid

Father Paul Robertson in front of Scone Anglican Church

Throwback to the 70’s for Anglican Church

Cody Tsaousis
2hrs ago

Bush fire season guidelines

Title defence one victory away | PHOTOS

Your Business Listing

Photo courtesy of Reflections Holiday Parks Lake Glenbawn

Fishing competition hoping to reel in more numbers

Cody Tsaousis

Local champions shine at star-studded event

4 Just Apthorpe (First Grade)

Major semi action | PHOTOS

Photo courtesy of Reflections Holiday Parks Lake Glenbawn

Fishing competition hoping to reel in more numbers

Pic: Trackside Photography

Partnership set to pay big dividends

Harry Johnson-Holmes and Alex Newsome (right) with some of the clinic particpants. Photo: NSW Waratahs Facebook.

Rivals unite on field to tackle drought | PHOTOS

Caitlin Reid

Best-selling book on screen

ART SHOW: Charlotte Drake-Brockman with fellow artist Yella van den Berg.

Murrurundi identity to showcase art in unique exhibition

Caitlin Reid

Best-selling book on screen

Facing the facts: Statistics show that 73 per cent of young people (aged 14-18) are consuming too much sugar. Ensure you help them create good habits and teach them to brush and floss from a young age.

Brush up on dental health

Education Week 2018: The event will highlight how schools are preparing students to thrive in a future globalised world.

Reshaping learning styles

Expertise: Sandy Warburton and Sarah Lorden of Warburton Real Estate in the Upper Hunter share an impressive track record and history in property sales.

Local knowledge gets results

Facing the facts: Statistics show that 73 per cent of young people (aged 14-18) are consuming too much sugar. Ensure you help them create good habits and teach them to brush and floss from a young age.

Brush up on dental health

Half the starring cast of Friends, the hit television show that epitomised 1990s style. Photo: Shutterstock

90s style, reborn | Trending

Linley Wilkie

Princess for a day | Trending

Linley Wilkie

Security: Make sure valuables such as jewellery, laptops, credit cards and identity documents such as passports are locked away safely

Tips to stay secure

Security: Make sure valuables such as jewellery, laptops, credit cards and identity documents such as passports are locked away safely

Renovating? Some tips to stay secure

The Desert Rose was designed and built in Wollongong and will be disassembled and shipped to Dubai to be reconstructed over a 10-day period in November as part of the Solar Decathlon Middle East 2018.

Focus on dementia and energy

Father Paul Robertson in front of Scone Anglican Church

Throwback to the 70’s for Anglican Church

Cody Tsaousis
2hrs ago

All revved up for a special milestone

Cody Tsaousis

Jan Owen, CEO of the Foundation for Young Australians, was the overall winner of the inaugural Women of Influence awards in 2012. Photo: Elke Meitzel

Women of Influence 2018: award spurred on original winner Jan Owen

Hannah Tattersall

Father Paul Robertson in front of Scone Anglican Church

Throwback to the 70’s for Anglican Church

2hrs ago

We just love volunteering, it’s our hobby

Rod Thompson

HELPING HANDS: Rural Aid founders Charles and Tracy Alder have teamed up with Grant and Chezzi Denyer to help farmers in need.

It’s amazing to see our customers rally behind them

Title defence one victory away | PHOTOS

Sam Checo dresses her Mango backstage ahead of the cat fashion show.

Felines take to the catwalk in fashion extravaganza

I’m living in hope that someone may remember something | PHOTOS

Villagers walk near destroyed homes in an area affected by the early morning earthquake at Sajang village, Sembalun, East Lombok.

Aussies recount terrifying Indonesian earthquake

THE MISSING: Meet the people who vanished

Special round kicks off in fine style | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

I was ‘more than happy’ with the effort | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

We’d love to lift the shield: Josh Adams | VIDEO

Rod Thompson

‘No such thing as waste, only stuff in the wrong place’

The drought and Murrurundi

Sustainability a cheaper option

PENNIES: Pensioners shouldn't hold their breath waiting for a windfall from the September 20 pension increase.

Don’t bank on big pension increase

Eileen Wood

Modern marvel: The second lock of the Panama Canal.

Cruise the Panama Canal with The Senior

Samara Ross

REV-OLUTION: Former combat medic Rick Carey is riding around Australia to raise funds for PTSD

Rick embarks on wild ride to help break PTSD cycle

Rowan Cowley

Vic ex-chiro in court after client death

14m ago

Vic Greens call for $1.5b banking levy

17m ago

PM drops climate targets, pivots to prices

24m ago

Amid a severe drought, Louise and Zane Turner are planning to revive a wetland to western NSW.

Plans on NSW wetland's return amid drought

26m ago

Malcolm Turnbull is trying to pass his signature corporate tax cuts but may not have the votes.

Turnbull ducks company tax cuts questions

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

Final meeting for Qld's Ipswich council

Stuart Layt
1hr ago

NSW firefighters battle gusty conditions

Dominica Sanda
1hr ago

Nats go full steam ahead on coal-fired power

Mike Foley
1hr ago

In a word, spectacular … Tasmania’s Three Capes Track.

Six highlights in your travel week | 20 Aug

John Rozentals

On the beach at Townsville… strolling comfortably in shorts.

A warm reprieve from winter is waiting up north

John Rozentals

PRETTY AS A PICTURE: The beautiful glass pavilion is cantilevered over the lake at Brick Bay.

Be charmed by villages in New Zealand’s Matakana

Sue Preston

Extra special: It's the special touches that your guests will remember. Consider the comfort of your guests and show your hospitality through added extras.

Turning homes into hotels

Jennifer Birchall

According to recent insights from Beaumont Tiles’ What’s my style quiz, Scandinavian was the number one style choice for renovators aged 16 to 25.

Appeal lies in the classics

A shortage of avocados in New Zealand has prompted criminal gangs to target orchards.

NZ avocado shortage leads to crime wave