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SIGN UP: Rams officials Chris Dengate, Stephen Lamb, Mich Henry, Liam Dunn and Marcus Bower are calling on more locals to join the club this season.

Calling for more troops

Cody Tsaousis

NEVER FORGOTTEN: The war widows group are destined to make sure the memories of their partners are always honoured.

Ceremony held for war widows

Cody Tsaousis

HELPING HAND: Key Assets are on the lookout for anybody in the region considering being a foster carer.

Upper Hunter in need of foster carers

Cody Tsaousis

Massive: Mount Arthur Coal mine outside Muswellbrook. An injured contract coal miner has had his damages case transferred from the District to the Supreme Court because the possible payout exceeds the District Court's $750,000 cap.

BHP warned miner damages payout could top $1.2m

Joanne McCarthy

Sit-in: Bylong farmers backed by Lock the Gate take a seat at the Independent Planning Commission on Tuesday as the commission decides on the controversial Korean Government-backed Bylong coal mine.

Bylong farmers fight 'David and Goliath' water battle with Korean miner

Joanne McCarthy

STAY SAFE: Acting inspector Brett Gruber and acting Hunter Valley Police District commander superintendent Joanne Schultz are hoping for a safe long weekend.

Double demerits to be enforced

Cody Tsaousis

POLICE PRACTICE: Kale Johnson is hoping his time in IPROWD will help with his dream of becoming a police officer.

Huge pride for local IPROWD student

Cody Tsaousis

SIGN UP: Rams officials Chris Dengate, Stephen Lamb, Mich Henry, Liam Dunn and Marcus Bower are calling on more locals to join the club this season.

Calling for more troops

Cody Tsaousis

NEVER FORGOTTEN: The war widows group are destined to make sure the memories of their partners are always honoured.

Ceremony held for war widows

Cody Tsaousis

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

SIGN UP: Rams officials Chris Dengate, Stephen Lamb, Mich Henry, Liam Dunn and Marcus Bower are calling on more locals to join the club this season.

Calling for more troops

Cody Tsaousis

Muswellbrook hoping for a Heeler

SHINY SHIELD: From left: Tim Dagg (RSL director), Barry Eveleigh (RSL president), Andrew Spradbrow (Eagles President), Ian Tomlinson (Eagles secretary) and Daryl Egan (RSL CEO).

Launching like an Eagle

Cody Tsaousis

SIGN UP: Rams officials Chris Dengate, Stephen Lamb, Mich Henry, Liam Dunn and Marcus Bower are calling on more locals to join the club this season.

Calling for more troops

SUPER SCORERS: U9's Dean Mohr and U8's Eliza Smallmon were the top highest overall point scorers for the season.

Aberdeen athletes awarded

Denise Bell

SUPER SKILLED: Wil Southcombe's abilities will be on full display at a competition in Tokyo next month.

Taking on Tokyo

Cody Tsaousis

Author Nicole Alexander. Pic: NATALIA FOGARTY

At the very heart of Australian storytelling

Popular event rolls into the shire again

Rod Thompson

An Aussie larrikin's 'take on life'

Author Nicole Alexander. Pic: NATALIA FOGARTY

At the very heart of Australian storytelling

Reflecting on the Past. Pic: JESS DUGAN

Life through a lens

A unique comedic edge

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial "Anzacs" were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial "Anzacs" were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

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

A sound investment

Private and peaceful family retreat

Quality home or investment

EXCELLENT ILLUSTRATIONS: Liz Anelli was taking a lot of pride in showing local kids how to improve their artwork.

Back to the drawing board

Cody Tsaousis

POLICE PRACTICE: Kale Johnson is hoping his time in IPROWD will help with his dream of becoming a police officer.

Huge pride for local IPROWD student

Cody Tsaousis

SPECIAL GUEST: The Muswellbrook Easter Family Fun Day is set be bigger and better in 2019.

Hop on board for the Easter Family Fun Day

Cody Tsaousis

EXCELLENT ILLUSTRATIONS: Liz Anelli was taking a lot of pride in showing local kids how to improve their artwork.

Back to the drawing board

SPECIAL GUEST: The Muswellbrook Easter Family Fun Day is set be bigger and better in 2019.

Hop on board for the Easter Family Fun Day

Cody Tsaousis

Cyclists in the Ride for Country Kids talk to the pupils at Coolamon Central School.

Ride for Country Kids nears fundraising goal

Joanne Crawford

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

After five decades, 'that's entertainment' | PHOTOS

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

John Ellicott

Ray of talent runs deep | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Well worth the trip | PHOTOS

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

Body shrinkage - the long and the short of it

John Malouff

I'd love to have a beer with ScoMo: Prime Minister Scott Morrison meets locals at Molly Malone's Irish Pub in Devonport, Tasmania on Wednesday, April 17. There's been lots of froth and bubble during the election campaign but not much of substance. Photo: AAP

Campaign fails to inspire cynical electorate

John Hewson

Famous phrase saved for digital generation

Tom Sear

Body shrinkage - the long and the short of it

Bill Shorten and Scott Morrison announced - thankfully - a change to this year's campaign. Illustration: Simon Letch

OPINION
A timely reminder why Easter matters

Jenna Price

Scott Morrison at a Remembrance Day service last year. There is a self-imposed agreement by the major parties not to campaign on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day. Photo: AAP

Politics, prayer and patriotism on the campaign trail

John Warhurst

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

The PM will start Saturday with the Good Friday truce ending and the election battle reigniting.

Morrison zeros in on health campaign focus

2hrs ago

The officer was stabbed at Sydney's Central Station and one man was arrested at the scene.

Police officer stabbed at Sydney's Central

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murdering Brisbane doctor Luping Zeng.

Three charged for Brisbane doctor's murder

About 650 tonnes of seafood are expected to be sold at Sydney Fish Market on Good Friday.

Seafood frenzy a sign of faith this Easter

A toddler has been saved after being dragged out of his campervan by a dingo on Fraser Island.

Dad snatches toddler son from dingo's jaws

Aaron Bunch

Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the assaults.

Predatory sex creep attacks three in Melb

Caroline Schelle

Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited a church service in Sydney, while not campaigning.

Day 9 of the federal election campaign

Skye Kakoschke-Moore says the Centre Alliance will oppose Labor's plan to scrap franking credits.

Key crossbenchers oppose Labor's tax plans

Matt Coughlan

Langdene's National August shorn pair from Dunedoo, and Nerstane's RAS March shorn pair from Woolbrook.

Look out Bendigo national pairs, Langdene to return

Mark Griggs

Jack and Georgia Laurie from Knowla Angus, Moppy, with Emma Johnston, Wallanbah, Gloucester, and Wacey Townsend of Albert, Canada.

AuctionsPlus supports farmers at the Royal | Photos

Hannah Powe

The supreme exhibit, supreme Merino ram and grand champion superfine ram bred and exhibited by Andrew and Patrick Davis, Demondrille Merinos, Harden.

Merino success in the Cox Pavilion| Photos

Stephen Burns

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

Sign of Damage: Paint flaking away and cracks in ceilings can often be a sign of damage to plaster. This can present a risk especially if the plasterboard is pulling away from the wall or ceiling stud behind it. Photo: Hayley Mills.

The problem with plaster

Get crafty this Easter

Naturally festive eggs

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried