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GREAT CATCH: Matthew Mott reeled in the winnings at last year's competition. Photo Credit: Australian Bass Tournaments.

Bass fisherman storming to Lake Glenbawn

Cody Tsaousis

Thomas Deng (l) and Awer Mabil have opened sporting doors for African-born sportsmen in Australia.

African Australians blaze sporting pathway

Steve Larkin

NATIONALS: Coach Melinda Osborne with Scone Equestrian Vaulters Ella Bennett, Daytona Halloran, Charlotte Clark and Peyton Halloran and horse Crème Brulee. Photos: Supplied

Vaulters in full force | PHOTOS

GREAT CATCH: Matthew Mott reeled in the winnings at last year's competition. Photo Credit: Australian Bass Tournaments.

Bass fisherman storming to Lake Glenbawn

Tim Carter. Photo: File Image

Aberdeen bullies the Bellmore Bulls

Cody Tsaousis

Miners dig in for charity | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

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

2018 Lake Mac Big Weekend – Superboats

2018 Lake Mac Big Weekend – Superboats

The Hunter, Our Backyard 2018

The Hunter, Our Backyard 2018

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

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

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

Australians over 55 also need to consider access to services they might need more as they age such as public transport, hospitals, health clubs or community centres.

Planning for your retirement property

Kate Stanton

The Recyclable House in Beaufort was inspired by steel wool sheds, hand crafts and industria. Photo supplied.

Building with our earth in mind

SECURITY CONSCIOUS: Kirra Pendergast, director of the certified training provider www.safeonsocial.com, under the Office of eSafety Commissioner, travels nationally to speak on cyber safety.

Kirra strives to end cyber bullying

Robyn Ainsworth

‘Dodge’ truly one of a kind

Cody Tsaousis

Jodie Cutler

Blue Heeler film winner’s dream debut

Cody Tsaousis

SECURITY CONSCIOUS: Kirra Pendergast, director of the certified training provider www.safeonsocial.com, under the Office of eSafety Commissioner, travels nationally to speak on cyber safety.

Kirra strives to end cyber bullying

RESTORED: AIF soldier William Kearsey in the 1920s. Picture: AWM E03092

Road to Remembrance

HIGHER POWER: 20th Battalion chaplain Captain Robert Crawford, from Toowong, Queensland, conducting a burial service near Péronne on August 31, 1918. Picture: AWM E03092

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

NATIONALS: Coach Melinda Osborne with Scone Equestrian Vaulters Ella Bennett, Daytona Halloran, Charlotte Clark and Peyton Halloran and horse Crème Brulee. Photos: Supplied

Vaulters in full force | PHOTOS

These are our favourite restaurants of the year (so far!)

Miners dig in for charity | PHOTOS

Strong numbers will translate to a strong showing | PHOTOS

Scaling new heights | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Strong voice hoping to be heard: PHOTOS, VIDEO

Rod Thompson

Men of League ‘tackling drought’ in Scone | PHOTOS

Caitlin Reid

Bags a ‘treat’ for farming children | PHOTOS

Free recycling of problem waste

Safe water secured for Murrurundi

DISPLAY: Peter Norvill's aviation display on his premises, ‘Rock Dhu’, Murrurundi. After fighting the council for many years to have it permanently on display in Murrurundi, Mr Norvill took matters into his own hands.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Norvill, aviation (and art). An explanation

Peter Norvill

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Telecommunications Ombudsman Judi Jones believes telcos are finally listening to angry consumers.

Telco complaints finally tailing off

24m ago

PM Scott Morrison is eyeing a controversial bill as a way to end pressure over the Nauru crisis.

PM open to sending Nauru refugees to NZ

1hr ago

Parliamentary debate over laws to decriminalise abortion in Queensland will continue on Wednesday.

Qld abortion debate splits on party lines

1hr ago

Health Minister Greg Hunt will address a meeting to build a better strategy for dealing with HIV.

HIV experts to meet ministers in Canberra

1hr ago

PM Scott Morrison has spoken to Indonesia over concerns of an Australian embassy move to Jerusalem.

Aust must stand up for Israel beliefs: PM

1hr ago

The NSW country town of Dubbo will host a visit from Prince Harry and his wife Meghan.

Harry and Meghan fever comes to Dubbo

Dominica Sanda & Hannah Higgins
1hr ago

Tasmanian Liberal Sarah Courtney (L) is facing questions over a relationship with a department head.

Sack Tas minister over relationship: Labor

Ethan James
1hr ago

Up to 27% of Melbourne cyclists are women which is above the national average, Bicycle Network says.

Vic women urged to get on their bikes

1hr ago

Enjoy a little weightlessness in one of three pools at Barceló Illetas Albatros

Taking a babymoon fit for royalty

There are some truly frightful destinations for adrenalin junky travellers.

Five haunted islands to visit this Halloween...if you dare

Outback touring with APT … a Western Australian sunset.

Six highlights in your travel week | 12 Oct

John Rozentals

DELICIOUS: A diet rich in fresh plant-based produce and marine omega-3s can help reduce inflammation.

Inflammation: the new paradigm for heart disease

Healthshare

Conversation starter: Filling your table with food from one end to the other means guests have to talk to each other and reach over in order to get their food, ensuring conversation flows throughout the meal.

The art of the dining table

Jennifer Birchall

Stackbond is simple to install by carefully laying each paver down by one corner. Keep in mind lines have to be straight, as this pattern will show up any imperfections.

Paving the way to style