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A Grade grand final winners Scone RSL.

Scone RSL defeats 14’s reps in A-grade grand final | PHOTOS

Caitlin Reid

Highly-regarded foundation seeking community assistance | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

PASSIONATE: Murrurundi's Robin and Colin Stanford have returned from the Asia Pacific Masters Games in Penang, Malaysia.

Lapping up success

Caitlin Reid

A Grade grand final winners Scone RSL.

Scone RSL defeats 14’s reps in A-grade grand final | PHOTOS

Galloper’s consistency reaps the rewards

Geoff Newling

MOTHER DAUGHTER DUO: Mothers and coaches Maree Hedley (left) and Danielle Brown (right) with 14s representative players (centre) Lara Hedley and Tyla Brown.

Shooting for glory: grand final preview

Cody Tsaousis

2017 Scone Art Prize judge Anne McLaughlin from Maitland Regional Gallery.

All eyes on art prize

Caitlin Reid

There’s a buzz around town

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

2017 Scone Art Prize judge Anne McLaughlin from Maitland Regional Gallery.

All eyes on art prize

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

A little bit of Tropfest in Scone

Best-selling book on screen

Man of the moment: Santa reassures the children of the world that they have the power within themselves to stay on the Good List.

Santa believes in you too

Man of the moment: Santa reassures the children of the world that they have the power within themselves to stay on the Good List.

Santa believes in you too

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

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

Reshaping learning styles

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

Reshaping learning styles

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

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

RELENTLESS: Vera Deakin managed the Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau, keeping Australian families informed. Picture: AWM P02119.001

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

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

Road to Remembrance

Look, feel and learn: Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, so you need to know what's normal for you.

Be aware; know your pair: McGrath Breast Care nurses educate people

The diary that saves lives

Jenifer Lewis.

Stars shine on gold carpet at Emmy awards

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Scone artist, Gail Southwell with her piece “Sunset”.

Scone Art Prize launched for 54th year | PHOTOS

Longreach School. Photo: Kate Bradshaw

Wildlife in the cities or cities in the wildlife? We want to see your photos

All eyes on the prize | PHOTOS

Nick and Blake from Brisbane at Birdsville Races 2018.

Birdsville races puts on the style

Derek Barry

Popular event hits full throttle | PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

It was awesome, says young hoop | PHOTOS

Geoff Newling

No major rainfall, but a bit of hail, as heavens open up | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Cody Tsaousis

Some rain well received but more needed

Big Toys for all at Aberdeen’s annual event

Congratulations to Tarnisha Windsor of Cassilis

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

Serena Williams says she wasn't coached from the sidelines of the US Open women's final.

Williams denies US Open coaching claims

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Julie Bishop says the public sees politicians' behaviour as no better than that of schoolchildren.

Aust referred to as 'coup capital': Bishop

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Rescuers help a 12-year-old Melbourne girl who was bitten by a shark in the Whitsundays.

Qld govt urged to rethink killing sharks

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The plane crash damaged the DFO building at Essendon and killed five people in February 2017.

Final report due in Melbourne DFO crash

1hr ago

NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes says any school funding deal must adhere to Gonski principles.

NSW stands firm over Catholic school deal

Rebecca Gredley
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A freight line to Devonport is expected to reopen days after a train was deliberately derailed.

Devonport train line to reopen after crash

1hr ago

British cyclist Mike Hall was known as one of the best ultra-endurance riders in the world.

Inquest will examine Brit cyclist's death

Paul Osborne
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Labor Bill Shorten continues to come up short with the latest Newspoll giving the PM a bigger lead.

Labor, Shorten slide in latest Newspoll

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Hamilton Island’s Qualia … a taste of what’s available through A&K.

Six highlights in your travel week | 21 Sept

John Rozentals

Why high fashion and travel make perfect bedfellows

Burma Lane … a place to dazzle your tastebuds.

Undiscovered Melbourne still surprises and delights

John Rozentals

Get gardening: The winner of Australia's Next Top Gardener will become the face of Yates' new kids’ gardening website and their family will travel to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

Gardens help kids grow

The Makers & Technology Festival brings people and ideas together for the workforce of the future. Image Shutterstock.

Skills steaming forward

Strawberry sauternes & mascarpone trifle, by Neil Perry. Photo: William Meppem

Social media lights up with strawberry recipes

Nadine Morton