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Sailing the dry seas | PHOTOS

Sailing the dry seas | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

GREAT RESULT: Muswellbrook PCYC manager De-anne Douglas with Kevin Smith, Col Mclean, Andrew and Christine Corliss, and Geoff Budden.

Revved up to help community

Rod Thompson

We're honoured by the roles they're playing

We're honoured by the roles they're playing

Rod Thompson

Endeavours receive much acclaim

Endeavours receive much acclaim

Rod Thompson

Batur Haulage's Kurt Grelle and Renae Berridge

Haulage of help

Rebecca Gracie

I love the creative aspect of writing | PHOTOS

I love the creative aspect of writing | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

UHCM staff Vincent Parmeter and Samantha Cobcroft with Ravensworth Complex manager Klay Marchant, former UHCM chair John Colvin and his wife, Gwen.

Singalong hits the right note

Sailing the dry seas | PHOTOS

Sailing the dry seas | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

GREAT RESULT: Muswellbrook PCYC manager De-anne Douglas with Kevin Smith, Col Mclean, Andrew and Christine Corliss, and Geoff Budden.

Revved up to help community

Rod Thompson

Where the action is: On the ground - across much of the state of NSW yesterday. Picture: Marina Neil

REAL AUSTRALIABeneath the noise, miracles are taking place

Athletes showcase skills | PHOTOS

Athletes showcase skills | PHOTOS

Lauren Webber’s first gold medal - in the 1000m women’s single scull.

Local success at Global Games | PHOTOS

It's the business end of the season

It's the business end of the season

Rod Thompson

Athletes showcase skills | PHOTOS

Athletes showcase skills | PHOTOS

Aberdeen-born Dylan Perry. Pic: GOLF AUSTRALIA

Perry well and truly in the mix

Rod Thompson

RISING TALENT: Cooper Gageler has continued his progress as a player in the 2019/20 campaign.

Slugs slog out victory

Cody Tsaousis

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

POPULAR: Dave Matthews Band is returning to Australia in April for Byron Bay Bluesfest and will play sideshows at Sydney and Melbourne.

MUSICTalking (Australian) turkey with Dave Matthews

Lisa Rockman

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Use the fruit from a pomegranate tree to make grenadine. Picture: Shutterstock

A homegrown pink picnic

Susan Parsons

From Summer Bay to Muswellbrook

From Summer Bay to Muswellbrook

Rod Thompson

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

The Merton Living team are dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment so all clients feel at home.

Respite care that you deserve

The Merton Living team are dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment so all clients feel at home.

Respite care that you deserve

The perfect family package

The perfect family package

There's so much to this property

There's so much to this property

Family home packed with features

Family home packed with features

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

Endeavours receive much acclaim

Endeavours receive much acclaim

Rod Thompson

UHCM staff Vincent Parmeter and Samantha Cobcroft with Ravensworth Complex manager Klay Marchant, former UHCM chair John Colvin and his wife, Gwen.

Singalong hits the right note

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

GROUP FUN: Angelo Mendoza, Ashton Hanye, Andres Flampoulidis, Luke Visic, Bailey Hartley and Jack Markham.

Colour running for a new playground | PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

GRAFFITI GONE: Keli Bastick, Sheree Gray and Ryan Derrington played a role in this year's National Graffiti Removal Day.

Huge help to clean up the town

Cody Tsaousis

CALM REFUGE: Gail Sheehan and Carol Booth, playing the harp, to soothe Oscar who is almost blind. Photo: Letitia Fitzpatrick.

Watch Carol play the harp to soothe blind horse after fleeing fires

Athletes showcase skills | PHOTOS

Athletes showcase skills | PHOTOS

Where the action is: On the ground - across much of the state of NSW yesterday. Picture: Marina Neil

REAL AUSTRALIABeneath the noise, miracles are taking place

A young man ponders exactly what happened on the NSW Mid-North Coast just days ago. Photo: Jamie-lee Schmitzer

REAL AUSTRALIAWhat's up with the weather

I love the creative aspect of writing | PHOTOS

I love the creative aspect of writing | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Lauren Webber’s first gold medal - in the 1000m women’s single scull.

Local success at Global Games | PHOTOS

NEW GENERATION: Students from St Joseph's Aberdeen were in attendance for Monday's event.

Support 'absolutely phenomenal' | PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

It has taken a community to come together to get a hold on what have been the worst fires we've seen in more than 20 years. Photo: Talaya Abbott.

REAL AUSTRALIAMake a fire plan. Whatever else you're doing can wait

Gayle Tomlinson

SPOTLIGHT: A new Regional Australia Institute report highlights the unique NDIS challenges being faced in regional areas.

OPINIONBuilding the NDIS for regional Australia

Dr Kim Houghton

Where the action is: On the ground - across much of the state of NSW yesterday. Picture: Marina Neil

REAL AUSTRALIABeneath the noise, miracles are taking place

RESIST THE URGE: Rather than juggling, people tend to have more success when they take on one problem at a time.

OPINIONWhat to do when you have too much to do

Father Brendan Lee

SPOTLIGHT: A new Regional Australia Institute report highlights the unique NDIS challenges being faced in regional areas.

OPINIONBuilding the NDIS for regional Australia

A young man ponders exactly what happened on the NSW Mid-North Coast just days ago. Photo: Jamie-lee Schmitzer

REAL AUSTRALIAWhat's up with the weather

Gregor Heard

Birthing women need to feel safe and supported

OPINIONBirthing women need to feel safe and supported

Dr Katharine McKinnon

GUT INSTINCTS: Professor Marcello Costa and research assistant Lauren Keightley from Flinders University.

Cracking the colon code: insights probe gut function

Geraldine Cardozo

HAPPY AND HEALTHY: Catherine and Rex Wegener, picture before Rex became sick with asbestos-related mesothelioma.

'He didn't expect to go out this way': How asbestos claimed the life of Rex Wegener

Geraldine Cardozo

Blood pressure pills are best taken at bedtime, say researchers

Blood pressure meds 'best taken at night'

Eileen Wood

Former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty says Australia has missed an opportunity to address climate change.

Call for climate action at Hawke Lecture

A WA dad who sexually abused his daughter for years has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

WA dad jailed for 'abhorrent' child abuse

Presentations at hospitals for breathing problems have almost doubled in bushfire-hit parts of NSW.

NSW breathing problems up due to bushfires

NSW Police said a review into David Elliott's 'road rage' concluded no further action is required.

NSW cop minister 'road rage' case closed

A NT policeman has been charged with murder over the shooting of an Indigenous man after protests.

NT policeman charged with murder

Greg Roberts

Five-time Paralympic gold medallist Kieran Modra has been killed while riding his bike in Adelaide.

Paralympic champion Modra dies in SA crash

Australia's Olympic officials will meet with the ABC over live radio broadcasts of the Tokyo Games.

Crisis talks over ABC Olympics coverage

Eamonn Tiernan

Media bosses have met with senior ministers about press freedom and the public's 'right to know'.

Media bosses push for press freedom reform

Eamonn Tiernan

Cutting a fire break at Yulgilbar Station where staff have been fighting fires since early September.

Black week tests fire defence

Jamie Brown

Clinton and Lawrence Clifford checking their cows, which are being fed silage to maintain their condition through a dry season at Berridale.

Preparing for the drier challenges on Monaro

Stephen Burns

Country Women's Association of NSW chief executive Danica Leys says there is only $500,000 left in their disaster relief fund to help those in drought affected regions.

Disaster relief fund dwindles

Samantha Townsend

Wineglass Bay: Guests will learn about the unique animals that live there and the peninsula's history, including the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains.

Have wanderlust? Here are travel news bites

The famous Hampden Bridge: a Kangaroo Valley landmark.

Savour the sights of the Shoalhaven

John Rozentals

BBQ Chilli Stingray: The flaky texture of the flesh combined with chilli and fresh lime squeezed all over is one that will surprise and delight.

A taste of Singapore, the ultimate melting pot

Scott McRae

COVER UP: While sunscreen alone is not a complete protection from sun damage, when used in conjunction with protective gear and shade it can be an effective barrier.

Be kind to skin

HealthShare

It even looks good: Reusable cleaning cloths, string bags and food storage containers can help lessen our environmental impact.

Aim for zero waste in your home

Lots to consider: Before you get another cat, there are lots of factors to consider, including your cat's age, temperament, any health conditions, and the environment you can provide for them.

Are two cats better than one?

RSPCA