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ON TRACK: Muswellbrook Little Athletics representatives Riley Rumbel, Jyden Winen, Corey Rumbel, Tyler Mullard, Charli Kelman, Tyler Wilton, Lachlan Francis, Erin Ryan, Bailey Wilton and Tyler Powell.

Young guns ready to fire

Rod Thompson

Rams hit the ground running | PHOTOS

Rams hit the ground running | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

DRESS UP: Last year a group of Dennis Lillee enthusiasts showed their appreciation for the bowling legend.

Australia Day gala tradition to continue

Cody Tsaousis

ON TRACK: Muswellbrook Little Athletics representatives Riley Rumbel, Jyden Winen, Corey Rumbel, Tyler Mullard, Charli Kelman, Tyler Wilton, Lachlan Francis, Erin Ryan, Bailey Wilton and Tyler Powell.

Young guns ready to fire

WINNING FEELING: Connections of the Michael Dobie-trained Friendly Venture at Muswellbrook on Sunday. Pic: KATRINA PARTRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY

Trainer's patience a virtue

Grahame Timbrell

Muswellbrook's newest trainer Ben Blay. Pic: KATRINA PARTRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY

Change in profession pays dividends

Grahame Timbrell

Even in areas untouched by the fires, beds are empty and jobs are on the line. Picture: Shutterstock

You can help save thousands of jobs with just one holiday

Peter Lynch

PRIZE: You could win a cruise from London to Bergen, via Nordkapp and the Norwegian fjords, in Explore. Entries open on Saturday.

Win a cruise to Norway - and other great travel ideas

TIME TO GO BUSH: Head out to the regional areas and support communities get back on their feet. Picture: Shutterstock

7 reasons to take a break in the bush

Peter Lynch

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Is Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

REVIEWIs Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

Gayle Tomlinson

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Holidaze Puzzlebook 2019-20

Holidaze Puzzlebook 2019-20

Holidaze Puzzlebook 2019-20

Holidaze Puzzlebook 2019-20

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

The full package for the whole family

The full package for the whole family

This family retreat is a dream

This family retreat is a dream

This is modern country life

This is modern country life

HAPPY TIMES: Cobweb in his prime. He loved his garden ... it was his kingdom.

Love and loss ... the price we are willing to pay for our pets

Lyndell Whyte

BOUNCING BOY: Muswellbrook Lioness Club members Val McDonald and Meegan Van Der Vliet, with Tanya Thompson, Jason Roe and Luke Michael Roe.

He timed his arrival well, says proud dad

Rod Thompson

Showcase your dance moves today

Showcase your dance moves today

Rod Thompson

HAPPY TIMES: Cobweb in his prime. He loved his garden ... it was his kingdom.

Love and loss ... the price we are willing to pay for our pets

Scone Literary Festival president Janie Jordan with patron Phillip Adams and guest author Christos Tsiolkas at the events recent launch.

Everyone has a yarn to tell

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

RSPCA

Pic: ROGER SKINNER

A hard task for judges | PHOTOS

Fitting recognition for Keatings | PHOTOS

Fitting recognition for Keatings | PHOTOS

Walking shark Hemiscyllium halmahera. Photo:Mark Erdmann

Fish called wander: New walking sharks discovered off Australia's coast

SCALE: Moored in Geiranger at the head of Geirangerfjord, after passing by stunning cliffs and small Norwegian villages.

Entries open: win a Scandinavian cruise with Viking

The Brown family on Corrigans Beach, Batehaven, New Year's Eve.

Heroes of the home front: your messages of thanks

NEAR MISS: Police have released dash cam footage of a Ford wagon narrowly avoiding a head-on crash with a highway patrol car at Naringal. Picture: Supplied.

99km/h, a wet deck, a police car and a head-on waiting to happen

Jessica Howard

Fabulous mural adds colour to town | PHOTOS

Fabulous mural adds colour to town | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Rams hit the ground running | PHOTOS

Rams hit the ground running | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Who's leading the way? Aussies from "real Australia". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWant leadership, Australia? Try the DIY model

Gone, all gone: Wytaliba residents saw their village burn back in November.

REAL AUSTRALIANo, these aren't the worst of times

Andrew Messenger

What would you take if forced to flee a fire?

What would you take if forced to flee a fire?

John Malouff

Who's leading the way? Aussies from "real Australia". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWant leadership, Australia? Try the DIY model

Kodah, the smart dog that survived it all

OPINIONKodah, the smart dog that survived it all

Karlee Hillier

Under pressure: Prime Minister Scott Morrison is standing by former sports minister Bridget McKenzie over the sports grants controversy. Picture: Australian Community Media

Why Morrison must sack Bridget McKenzie

John Hewson

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

Protesters during the Invasion Day rally in Melbourne.

Two takes on a big Aussie day

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There are calls to change the date of Australia Day to make it less contentious.

New dates mooted for Australia Day

1hr ago

The impact of bushfires on NSW and upon Aboriginal people has been recognised this Australia Day.

NSW's Aust Day 'difficult' following fires

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says see a doctor if coronavirus symptoms appear.

Possible fourth coronavirus case in NSW

Charity collectors will rattle the tin for bushfire victims before Australia Day fireworks in Perth.

No consensus for Aust Day date: WA premier

Michael Ramsey

Darwin's traditional Australia Day ute run will continue in 2020, with around 400 vehicles expected.

Two-year-old NT dancers steal the show

Greg Roberts

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy says passengers from Wuhan should check for virus symptoms.

Government may pull Aussies from China

The NSW Rural Fire Service says strong winds could push bushfires towards rural properties.

NSW RFS warns of increased fire activity

Ashlea Witoslawski

Hydrogen is versatile and crosses many industrial borders. There will be jobs for the regions and in short order it is expected that renewable power will create most of our pollution free fuel.

Hydrogen economy promises regional gain

Reported by Stephen Burns and Jamie Brown

Maranoa Kangaroo Harvesters and Growers Cooperative co-chairman Bim Struss knows the plan is a controversial one. Picture supplied.

Queensland graziers to be paid for roos

Sally Cripps

POPULAR: Draxl (third from left) with the cast of Logie winning series A Place To Call Home. Picture: Supplied

'A Place To Call Home' TV star to donate proceeds from art exhibit to bushfire relief

Brendan Crabb

How to clean the barbecue

How to clean the barbecue

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin