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GREEN PASTURES: Muswellbrook RSL Golf Club CEO Daryl Egan, Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen, NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Muswellbrook RSL Golf Club president Barry Eveleigh.

Million-dollar grant to drive golf club forward

Cody Tsaousis

NEW BEGINNINGS: Michael Johnsen and John Barilaro have been hard at work getting funding for the Hunter Pilot Biorefinery.

Region’s future moves step closer

Cody Tsaousis

Gum Ball founder ‘Magpie’ taking flight on musical journey

Rod Thompson

Pursuit following ATM ram raid

The journey’s just begun | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Pic: Fire & Rescue NSW Station 392 Muswellbrook

Home destroyed by fire

Rod Thompson

Library turns into laboratory

Cody Tsaousis

GREEN PASTURES: Muswellbrook RSL Golf Club CEO Daryl Egan, Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen, NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Muswellbrook RSL Golf Club president Barry Eveleigh.

Million-dollar grant to drive golf club forward

Cody Tsaousis

NEW BEGINNINGS: Michael Johnsen and John Barilaro have been hard at work getting funding for the Hunter Pilot Biorefinery.

Region’s future moves step closer

Cody Tsaousis

The journey’s just begun | PHOTOS

It’s a good sign for the club | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Rod Thompson

BRINGING HEAT: Lachlan Watts tried his best with a quickfire 80 at the weekend, in scorching conditions at Highbrook Park.

Hat trick heroics can’t save Blues

Cody Tsaousis

TROPHY HUNTER: Denman's Hunter Ball (bottom, third from right) has high hopes after top scoring at the Stan Austin rep carnival.

Hunter’s on the Ball

Cody Tsaousis

It’s a good sign for the club | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Gear changes work a treat

Grahame Timbrell

DOUBLE HANDLING: Michael Hall will take on the role of president and senior coach for the 2019 season.

High hopes for 2019

Cody Tsaousis

Gum Ball founder ‘Magpie’ taking flight on musical journey

Rod Thompson

Library turns into laboratory

Cody Tsaousis

Gum Ball founder ‘Magpie’ taking flight on musical journey

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

Excellent opportunity for income

Beautifully appointed and very spacious

Supporting the environment

FESTIVE RESULT: Judge Jennifer Lecky with Ken Berry and Richard French from the Berry and French Pharmacy.

It was a tough decision

Rod Thompson

National Servicemen’s Association and Affiliates (Nasho) Upper Hunter Sub-Branch members Ray Cullen, Ray Cannon, Malcolm Rothe, Harry Yonge and Ian Hilder.

Muswellbrook’s Memorial Grove will ‘look a treat’: Cannon

Rod Thompson

Supporting the environment

Charity money to go a fair way: PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

Local groups in the money

The journey’s just begun | PHOTOS

Upside down dog: Another view. Photo: Lesa Kearney, Dungog

Hunter Photography Prize 2019: A selection of entries

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

It’s a good sign for the club | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Sky’s the limit for our All Stars | PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

SIBLINGS: This image depicts sibling love and the inquisitive nature of children. Shot at Muscle Creek, Muswellbrook. Photo: Michelle Oldham, Muswellbrook

Hunter Photography Prize 2019: A selection of entries

CORRECTIONS DAY: David Mumford (left), with Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen, is very proud of his staff and inmates at St Heliers Correctional Centre.

Many helping hands at St Heliers | PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

Now what?: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May reacts after she won a no-confidence vote against her government in the House of Commons on Wednesday. She must now find another way to address the Brexit debacle after the dramatic failure of the government Brexit vote this week. Picture: Jessica Taylor

How Brexit crisis will end is anyone’s guess

John Hewson

CHANGING PLACES: Regional journalist Sahil Makkar lived for more than 25 years in New Delhi, where the temperature gets up to 50 degrees. He is now experiencing his first summer in the Central West. Photo: MATT WATSON

I’ve experienced 50-degree heat. This is something else

Sahil Makkar

Caroline Wozniacki makes a backhand return to Belgium's Alison van Uytvanck during their first round match at the Australian Open.

Perhaps hold off on the rush to judgement

Janine Graham

Now what?: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May reacts after she won a no-confidence vote against her government in the House of Commons on Wednesday. She must now find another way to address the Brexit debacle after the dramatic failure of the government Brexit vote this week. Picture: Jessica Taylor

How Brexit crisis will end is anyone’s guess

Obsessed: India's captain Virat Kohli led his team to his country's first ever Test series win on Australian soil.

Passion is the power to achieve and succeed

Father Brendan Lee

Bossiness not to be mistaken for leadership

Zoë Wundenberg

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

Seismic survey approved for Great Australian Bight

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Two doctors have testified in Israel ex-principal Malka Leifer is fit to be extradited to Australia.

Leifer 'fit to be extradited to Australia'

1hr ago

The winner of a $107 million Powerball jackpot says she will share the windfall with her family.

Sydney mum wins $107 million in Powerball

2hrs ago

Temperatures will drop overnight, with much of NSW expected to at last enjoy a cool change.

NSW heatwave to peak before cool change

2hrs ago

Scott Morrison wants to calm tension caused by mass fish deaths in the Murray-Darling River system.

PM warns against game-playing with rivers

2hrs ago

The aged-care industry says it does not fear the scrutiny as the royal commission kicks off.

Aged-care inquiry a 'watershed moment'

2hrs ago

A series of vigils are being planned in tribute to murdered student Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne.

Student's death sparks vigils in Melbourne

Christine McGinn
2hrs ago

Scott Morrison has offered his support for Fiji to play in the NSW rugby league competition.

Aussie push to help Fijian rugby league

Angus Livingston
2hrs ago

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker

Spotlight on Jocelyn Proust