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Major coup for Upper Hunter

A beaming Liam Blanch returns aboard Mozart's Work at Walcha. Photo: Bradley Photographers

Jones gives rookie hoop Blanch a Muswellbrook task

Tony Megahey

One win away from the decider

Geoff Newling

Major coup for Upper Hunter

2018 Scanlon Shield champions Aberdeen Tigers

An interesting year on the cards

Rod Thompson

Lindis Durham (Muswellbrook) and Julie Berick (Aberdeen)

Tournament another hit on and off course

Growing your beef enterprise

Growing your beef enterprise

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

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

Bunnies boarding the bus

HELPING HAND: The recent Belltrees Vs. Rouchel Charity Cricket Day raised over $30,000 for the Where there's A WIll Foundation.

Kids need to access services right here: Carrigan

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

READY TO RIDE: Cyclists get in practice for the upcoming Royal Far West charity ride through south-west NSW.

Ride for country kids

GO FISH: Upper Hunter Community Services and the Aberdeen Fishing Club are hoping their Fishing with a Farmer event will be as successful as last time.

Throwing farmers a line

Cody Tsaousis

90mm fell at Castlerock. Photo: Megan Parker

Dams full, roads closed as big rainfalls reported around region | PHOTOS

An invaluable opportunity | PHOTOS

10 photos from the Christchurch Remembrance Service

Fundraiser with a difference | PHOTOS

Talented young cricketers rewarded | PHOTOS

Caitlin Reid

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Rachael Houlihan

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

Michael Koziol

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

Why it's a good idea to think before you ink

Father Brendan Lee
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Why we all need to talk about the 'A' word

Dr Josephine Barbaro

What to do when your resume's not at fault

Zoë Wundenberg

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has slammed the Morrison budget handed down on Tuesday.

No budget plan to lift wages: Labor

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The federal budget at a glance

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech in full

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Women have been the big winners in sports funding in this year's federal budget,

Women the big winners in sports funding

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pitched the coalition as responsible economic managers in the budget.

No-losers budget aimed right at voters

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Campaigns to fight domestic violence will be boosted by $328m in the federal budget.

Domestic violence action gets boost

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Australia's public broadcasters will get more than $4b in funding over the three years.

Public broadcasters get $4 billion

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Daphne Dunne, a grandmother who met Prince Harry three times and his father once, has died aged 99.

Australian royal watcher Daphne Dunne, 99, dies

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Light restocker heifers were in demand at Armidale on Monday.

Weaner steers to $957 at Armidale

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Car win for 13yo Colleambally shooter

Sally Cripps
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Landmark agents sell young cattle supporting the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service "Tag-a-Calf" fundraiser tallying $3000-plus. Photo. Michelle Mawhinney.

Rescue helicopter gains $3000

Mark Griggs

Stokes Hill … cheese, wine and a spectacular sunset.

Get 'lost' in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

John Rozentals

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

PUPPY EYES: No matter how cute and pleading they look, don't give in to your dog's request for a piece of the Easter egg stash. Give them their own suitable treat while you hunt for chocolate treasures.

Chocolate is a big no-no

Chenelle Tregannon

UNDER PRESSURE: The causes of stress are common and diverse, including pressure from a job, such as being overloaded with work or having a difficult boss.

How to manage stress in life and work

HealthShare

Happy 110th birthday: Agnes 'Nessie' Kluckhenn, right, and her 'baby' sister Williamina, 95. Photo: Eddie Jim

She's likes a drop of whisky and is a 'chocoholic': Nessie, aged 110

Carolyn Webb