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CRIME INVESTIGATION: Acting superintendent Joanne Schultz revealed some new details on the death of a 41-year-old man that occured in Scone.

Death treated as ‘suspicious’

Cody Tsaousis

TARTAN: Aberdeen Highland Games Treasurer Elizabeth Birch, Secretary Lisa Bourke, Chieftain for 2019 Nicola O'Driscoll (nee Macintyre) and President Charles Cooke.

Bringing the threads together

Caitlin Reid

Crime scene established

Meet your future pet

2019 Scone Public School Leaders. Back Row: Chloe, Dusty, Ben, Lauren. Front Row: Jayden, Abbey, Lachlan, Hallie. Photos: Scone Public School

Every student should be proud | PHOTOS

Caitlin Reid

CHRISTMAS CHEER: The collection of short stories and poetry, featuring Scone author Paula Stevenson, is a best-seller on Amazon this Christmas.

Authors spreading Christmas cheer

Caitlin Reid

BRIGHT FUTURES: Hannah Bruechert, Polly Britten and Ayla Cornall are all looking to make their mark at unviersity in 2019.

St Joseph’s heavenly HSC results

Cody Tsaousis

CRIME INVESTIGATION: Acting superintendent Joanne Schultz revealed some new details on the death of a 41-year-old man that occured in Scone.

Death treated as ‘suspicious’

Cody Tsaousis

TARTAN: Aberdeen Highland Games Treasurer Elizabeth Birch, Secretary Lisa Bourke, Chieftain for 2019 Nicola O'Driscoll (nee Macintyre) and President Charles Cooke.

Bringing the threads together

Caitlin Reid

Six fast facts on Australia’s latest Test win

RAGING BULLS: The Belmore Bulls are making a play for the top four following another victory. FILE PHOTO

The running of the Bulls

Cody Tsaousis

FESTIVE: Scone Race Club CEO Heath Courtney and Track Manager Berni Evans.

Festive racing to finish off the year

Caitlin Reid

TOP OF THE WORLD: Scone's Christopher Wilson was crowned the new World Champion 14-15 Division Bull Rider at 2018 Junior National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Photo: Patricia Doak

Scone cowboy on top of the world

Caitlin Reid

RAGING BULLS: The Belmore Bulls are making a play for the top four following another victory. FILE PHOTO

The running of the Bulls

GREAT KNOCK: Nate Atkinson was outstanding at the weekend with a score of 125 not out.

Rouchel reign supreme in run fest

Cody Tsaousis

TRIATHLON: Two-time world champion cyclist Rebecca Wiasak won the Scone Triathlon Club's womens long course event on Sunday. Photo: Supplied.

Triathletes rip in at Scone

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

Guests include actor Roy Billing, known for Underbelly, The Dish and Jack Irish.

A little bit of Tropfest in Scone

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

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

Hartland has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage-studio. Inset: Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett makes $1.2 million return to Southern Highlands

Lucy Macken

Jane Sullivan and Ros Pinfold selling tickets on Kelly Street

Delivering some Christmas joy

GLORY: Australia’s winning King’s Cup team, July 1919. Picture: AWM D00725

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

STAR POWER: The legendary Captain Albert Jacka VC, from Victoria was the face of recruitment campaigns and later, the 1919 Peace Bonds. Picture: AWM ARTV00784

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Jane Sullivan and Ros Pinfold selling tickets on Kelly Street

Delivering some Christmas joy

HOME FIRES: Sapper Arthur Findon Dunbar is welcomed home by his family at 45 Chief Street, Brompton, South Australia in July 1919. Picture: AWM P05328.001

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Long Beach: Pink Up events helps patients and nurses realise that they’re not alone, and nor is their family; there’s a whole community behind them.

Community spirit shines

Six fast facts on Australia’s latest Test win

2019 Scone Public School Leaders. Back Row: Chloe, Dusty, Ben, Lauren. Front Row: Jayden, Abbey, Lachlan, Hallie. Photos: Scone Public School

Every student should be proud | PHOTOS

Indian batsman Virat Kohli leaves the field at stumps on day two of the second Test.

15 facial expressions from the Perth Test

Australian opening batsman Marcus Harris (right) and Aaron Finch.

Aussies start well in Second Test

A herd of pigs targetted in the aerial shoot.

Aerial cull takes out nearly 5000 feral pigs

John Ellicott

Bridesmaids no longer | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Impressive debut season | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Just some of the stars on the red carpet on Wednesday night.

15 photos from the AACTA red carpet

Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

What if we made the Christmas cheer last?

Father Brendan Lee

Curious Minds: Tackling STEM gender bias

Dr Mary McMillan

Prepare your kids to make their own way

Zoë Wundenberg

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

Scott Morrison became Australia's 30th prime minister after a dramatic federal leadership challenge.

Turbulent year in federal politics

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NSW Energy Minister Don Harwin says it's time for a change of course on climate and energy policy.

Feds 'out of touch' on climate: NSW govt

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Lewis, Haidee, Daniel, Sean, Josh and Rachy at Dragon Dreaming in Wee Jasper in 2018. Photo: Hannah Sparks

Emergency services oppose Dragon Dreaming festival

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Nationals MP Andrew Broad says he will stand down at the next federal election.

Nats MP won't contest federal election

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The Victorian parliament will sit for just one day to swear in its 38 new members.

Vic parliament returns to swear in MPs

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Energy Minister Angus Taylor will lead the Council of Australian Governments meeting in Adelaide.

Energy ministers to talk power prices

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Authorities continue to work on the bail application of alleged cold-case killer Chris Dawson.

Chris Dawson spends night behind bars

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NSW Labor have had their Sydney offices raided by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

NSW Labor raided by ICAC over donations

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PRIZE: Judy Gibson will have the chance to cruise on beautiful Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw as part of the ultimate New Zealand tour.

NZ tour competition winner announced

Live Music at Empire Control Room. Pic: Geoff Duncan for Visit Austin

Five unmissable things to do, see and taste in Texas

The Brahmaputra River … in the rarely visited Indian state of Assam.

River-cruising the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan

John Rozentals

“Treatment usually involves strategies with targeted physiotherapy to improve strength of the core and hip girdle.”

Hobbling with hip pain?

HealthShare

Hidden gems: Film critic David Stratton has released a new book, 101 Marvellous Movies You May Have Missed. Photo: Mark Rogers

David Stratton shines spotlight on hidden movie gems in new book

Damien Madigan

MUTED: Chalky hues will grow in popularity with green leading the charge, backed up by watermelon, subdued apricot and soft tans. Photo: Suzi Appel Photography

What will be trending in the new year