The Scone Advocate
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
New villas for Strathearn House
Jeff and Judy Carmody residents of Strathearn since 2018. Picture supplied
Newsroom
Make the Hunter River 'rough' again
Riverbank erosion has been severe during the 2021and 2022 flood events.
Louise Nichols
Flashback Friday: BHP closure, 24 years on | photos, video
1915: Bloom Mill Shears.
Beef direct to the customer
Louise Nichols
Hunter Valley based Horseshoe Valley Beef, Martindale is now selling beef direct from their paddock to your plate. Picture supplied
Australia's first lunar rover named after months-long competition
Anna McGuinness
The public has voted for 'Roo-ver' in the competition to name Australia's first lunar rover. Picture supplied by Australian Space Agency
Martin claims a second national junior champion bullriding title
Louise Nichols
Singleton's Jayden Martin in action at a Junior PBR Academy event. Picture supplied
Four million bulbs: lighting up eight acres for Christmas spectacular
Picture supplied
Lucinda Garbutt-Young
Pet of the Week: Meet Teyah
Rspca Nsw
Teyah is looking for her perfect family. Picture supplied
Cattle prices rapid rise thanks to widespread rain
Rise in the EYCI on the back of widespread rainfall.
Louise Nichols
Disappointing local rainfall totals
Louise Nichols
A storm building near Newcastle on Monday. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Colourful kaleidoscope of contemporary artworks
The Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre team Tobias Spitzer, Robert Cleworth, Chris Dewar and Dr Faye Neilson. Picture supplied
AFL stars Heeney and Greene say their game is the best
Louise Nichols
Members of the 2023 Paul Kelly Cup winning team with Issac Heeney and Toby Greene.
Hunter Transmission Project - preferred route on exhibition
HTP preliminary corridor.
Louise Nichols
Bypass contract awarded
Louise Nichols
Emily Suvaal, Jenny Aitchison, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Federal MP Hunter Dan Repacholi and Deputy Mayor Tony Jarrett in Singleton on Sunday.
Bowmans Creek Windfarm heads to IPC
Location map for the Bowmans Creek Windfarm.
Louise Nichols
Three-day- sickness cases confirmed on North Coast
Three-day sickness in cattle has been identified early on the North Coast. Picture supplied
Crucial questions to ask in lead up to dry times
Louise Nichols
A priority for producers during dry times should be to ensure adquate good quality water for their livestock.
First ever Hunter River Forum
Louise Nichols
Hunter River is an essential part of the catchment's lifeblood, providing water for agriculture, industry, towns and recreation. Picture John Spencer DPE
More rate rises on the horizon as Hunter councils battle inflation
Maitland City Council has received the highest rate revenue rises in the Hunter. File picture
Michael Parris
Pet of the Week: Meet Gibbers, the laid-back cat
Rspca Nsw
Meet Gibbers, a laid-back domestic short-hair cat looking for his forever home. Picture supplied
Woman dies while snorkelling at popular tourist spot
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
A woman has died while snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Picture file
Australia's most generous cities named
Anna McGuinness
GoFundMe has revealed the most generous cities in Australia for 2023. Picture by Shutterstock

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National
Cash found on freeway after alleged botched drug deal
Watch
Police have found cash scattered along a freeway in Perth. Source: WA Police
Jessica Coates • 59m ago
'Australia Post can't stand still': Fewer letter deliveries in new postal overhaul
Karen Barlow
Australia Post letter delivery to be reduced to every second day. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Streaming uproar: The staggering cost to watch sport after cricket's deal
Chris Dutton, Oliver Caffrey
Australian sports fans need to subscribe to multiple streaming services to watch competitions. Main picture by Keegan Carroll
Wings co-founder Denny Laine dead at 79
Denny Laine (front and centre) co-founded Wings with Paul and Linda McCartney. (AP PHOTO)
Is this road rage incident the most outrageous thing you've seen today?
Bradley Jurd
A still of the fight between a traffic controller and truck driver. Picture is from video
Sport
Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
Laine Clark
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards
Roger Vaughan
The Matildas, who reached the World Cup semis, have won Sport Australia Hall Of Fame's Don award. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

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PropertyView
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Jen Melocco
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
Jen Melocco
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Largest residential block in Garden Suburb listed with $2m to $2.2m guide
Jade Lazarevic
This acreage property at 41 Cambridge Drive in Garden Suburb is listed for sale with a guide of $2 million to $2.5 million. Picture supplied
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
What's On
Superstar car heads to Canberra as city gears up for bumper Summernats
What's on
Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez has reshuffled the schedule, with the popular Braddon fringe festival extended to three nights. Picture by Gary Ramage
Peter Brewer
Scrublands rural-noir lures Heathcote home
Josh Leeson
Bella Heathcote plays Mandy in new crime-drama Scrublands. Picture supplied
The Wiggles re-heated for Hot Potato documentary
Josh Leeson
The original Wiggles Greg Page, Anthony Field, Jeff Fatt and Murray Cook remain as popular as ever. Picture supplied
Recommended
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Rosie Ryan
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied

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Photos and Video
Federal staffer tendered resignation after feeling 'ganged up' on by Lehrmann
Bruce Lehrmann, who is suing Lisa Wilkinson, middle, for an interview with Brittany Higgins. Pictures by Karleen Minney
Tim Piccione • 12m ago
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Cash found on freeway after alleged botched drug deal
Jessica Coates • 59m ago
Police have found cash scattered along a freeway in Perth. Source: WA Police
Lehrmann's Network Seven accommodation deal revealed
Tim Piccione • 2hrs ago
Bruce Lehrmann. Picture by Karleen Minney
Comment
Surely, the time has come for a Royal flush
Opinion
Broelman's view.
John Hanscombe • 33m ago
Opinion
I don't want ADF repeatedly called on to clean up climate mess
Peter Dunn
An Army officer helps during Operation Bushfire Assist. Picture Defence Images
Opinion
What would really make your garbo happy this Christmas
Greg Watts
Picture by Robert Peet

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Community
New villas for Strathearn House
Jeff and Judy Carmody residents of Strathearn since 2018. Picture supplied
Newsroom
Vinnies needs your help in the Upper Hunter
Vinnies needs your help in the Upper Hunter
Warning on risks of battery-related fire or explosion incidents
Louise Nichols
Warning on risks of battery-related fire or explosion incidents
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A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Akash Arora
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Found! The best places to stay in the Blue Mountains
Akash Arora
Spicers Sangoma.
Car Expert
How many Ineos Grenadiers have been sold in Australia?
Car Expert
How many Ineos Grenadiers have been sold in Australia?
James Wong • 44m ago
Car Expert
Super wagon! Audi's hot family hauler getting even hotter
William Stopford • 59m ago
Super wagon! Audi's hot family hauler getting even hotter
Car Expert
Whistleblowing ex-employee claims Tesla's self-driving tech is unsafe
Jack Quick • 59m ago
Whistleblowing ex-employee claims Tesla's self-driving tech is unsafe
Car Expert
BYD plots path to Australian domination
Anthony Crawford • 2hrs ago
BYD plots path to Australian domination
Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53: Sports coupe dodges downsizing
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53: Sports coupe dodges downsizing

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The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo

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The Land
More university places for rural medical students
More places will be available in the University of Wollongong's end-to-end rural medical program. File photo.
33m ago
Nerang offers fertile black soil farming, creek frontage | Video
Mark Phelps • 1hr ago
Nerang is an outstanding 386 hectare cropping and grazing property featuring fertile black soils and a creek frontage. Picture supplied
Rain turns the tables on summer crop plantings
Chris Johnson • 1hr ago
From the Liverpool Plains to Central Queensland, summer crop planting of either sorghum or dryland cotton is ongoing. Picture by Kelly Butterworth
World
Democracy's on the line, we can't let Trump win: Biden
US President Joe Biden says his predecessor Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. (EPA PHOTO)
Darlene Superville • 13m ago
Scores dead as Israel storms southern Gaza's main city
Bassam Massoud and Ibraheem Abu Mustafa • 1hr ago
Israel says it has surrounded southern Gaza's main city Khan Younis after a day of intense fighting. (EPA PHOTO)
At least 16 killed as Philippines bus falls off cliff
Neil Jerome Morales • 2hrs ago
A bus has plunged off a cliff in the Philippines, killing at least 16 people. (AP PHOTO)