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GREAT WORK: Matthew Richards and Jack Nebauer have been enjoying their programs while at Challenge Community Services.

Matt and Jack up to the Challenge

Cody Tsaousis

PRETTIEST GARDEN: From left: Denise Rankin, Meegan Van Der Vliet, Bev Farrell, Trevor and Pam Anspach, and Betty Eriksson.

Muswellbrook has a new Prettiest Garden | PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

It was a big task but we pulled it off

It was a big task but we pulled it off

Rod Thompson

Denman Public School principal Megan Druitt, Ruby Radcliffe, Archie Thrift, Eddy Whiteman, Jai Sullivan, Gabrielle McLean and Bengalla Mining Company representatives Beth Walsh and Taylah Moore.

Pupils jumping for joy | PHOTOS

Voice your concerns about air quality

Voice your concerns about air quality

Electorate changes on the cards?

Electorate changes on the cards?

Matthew Kelly

Senseless acts upset volunteers

Senseless acts upset volunteers

Rod Thompson

GREAT WORK: Matthew Richards and Jack Nebauer have been enjoying their programs while at Challenge Community Services.

Matt and Jack up to the Challenge

Cody Tsaousis

PRETTIEST GARDEN: From left: Denise Rankin, Meegan Van Der Vliet, Bev Farrell, Trevor and Pam Anspach, and Betty Eriksson.

Muswellbrook has a new Prettiest Garden | PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter during Question Time on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Media bosses urge removal of politicians' power to sign off on prosecution of journalists

MAN OF THE MATCH EFFORT: Brook Blue's Dom Cooper scored an unbeaten 50 and collected 3-11 in the side's shock win over the Silver Slugs on Saturday.

Brook side no longer Blue following maiden win | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

She's got a good association with her: Sylvester

She's got a good association with her: Sylvester

Local derby bowls 'em over | PHOTOS

Local derby bowls 'em over | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

MAN OF THE MATCH EFFORT: Brook Blue's Dom Cooper scored an unbeaten 50 and collected 3-11 in the side's shock win over the Silver Slugs on Saturday.

Brook side no longer Blue following maiden win | PHOTOS

MR PRESIDENT: Joseph Chandler has restarted the Souths Cricket Club for the 2019-20 season.

New king of the Souths

Cody Tsaousis

THE RIVALRY: After a memorable 2018 tournament final both Kaine McDonald (Bengalla Badgers) and Steve Berlin (Hunter Valley Untied Cobras) are looking forward to a rematch.

Record numbers on the ball for popular tournament

Alex Tigani

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

FUN FOR ALL AGES: Don't forget to register your garage sale through your local Australian Community Media classifieds department.

Garage sale fever sweeps the nation

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

On the look out for exceptional customer service

Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

On the look out for exceptional customer service

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Shop anytime, anywhere: To become a savvy online shopper, all you need to do is type in the website of the product that you are looking for which should take you right there. Then select your items and head for the checkout.

Shopping with greater convenience

Shop anytime, anywhere: To become a savvy online shopper, all you need to do is type in the website of the product that you are looking for which should take you right there. Then select your items and head for the checkout.

Shopping with greater convenience

An inviting family haven

An inviting family haven

House of the Week

Stunning home in quiet cul-de-sac

Stunning home in quiet cul-de-sac

Truly captivating throughout

Truly captivating throughout

GREAT WORK: Matthew Richards and Jack Nebauer have been enjoying their programs while at Challenge Community Services.

Matt and Jack up to the Challenge

Cody Tsaousis

PRETTIEST GARDEN: From left: Denise Rankin, Meegan Van Der Vliet, Bev Farrell, Trevor and Pam Anspach, and Betty Eriksson.

Muswellbrook has a new Prettiest Garden | PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

It was a big task but we pulled it off

It was a big task but we pulled it off

Rod Thompson

GREAT WORK: Matthew Richards and Jack Nebauer have been enjoying their programs while at Challenge Community Services.

Matt and Jack up to the Challenge

It's all in a day's work

It's all in a day's work

Newsroom

SPOTTED: A galah. Pic: GEORGINA STEYTLER (wildandendangered.com.au)

Backyard Bird Count takes flight

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter during Question Time on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Media bosses urge removal of politicians' power to sign off on prosecution of journalists

Denman Public School principal Megan Druitt, Ruby Radcliffe, Archie Thrift, Eddy Whiteman, Jai Sullivan, Gabrielle McLean and Bengalla Mining Company representatives Beth Walsh and Taylah Moore.

Pupils jumping for joy | PHOTOS

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

REAL AUSTRALIA
Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

Seriously? You want fries with that mega, tripled stacked super-duper cheeseburger? Competitive eating and more in today's newsletter.

REAL AUSTRALIA
You really want fries with that?

A Golden evening for film-makers | PHOTOS

A Golden evening for film-makers | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Local derby bowls 'em over | PHOTOS

Local derby bowls 'em over | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Perfect way to spend a day | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Perfect way to spend a day | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Rod Thompson

PARIAH: Folau is unlikely to get the opportunity extended to Kyle Sandilands, Russell Packer and Matt Lodge. Picture: Janie Barrett

OPINION
Israel Folau won't get the second chance that others have

Father Brendan Lee

Real-life zombie ants are not a tall Halloween tale

OPINION
Real-life zombie ants are not a tall Halloween tale

Dr Mary McMillan

RAIDS: Executive editor John Lyons leads the AFP out of the ABC's Sydney headquarters in May this year. Picture: Wolter Peeters

OPINION
Why the right to know campaign is so important

Zoë Wundenberg

PARIAH: Folau is unlikely to get the opportunity extended to Kyle Sandilands, Russell Packer and Matt Lodge. Picture: Janie Barrett

OPINION
Israel Folau won't get the second chance that others have

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

REAL AUSTRALIA
Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

James Joyce

Time to spell out the hazards that lie ahead

OPINION
Time to spell out the hazards that lie ahead

Dominic King

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Rosie Batty wants major reform of the family law system.

Family courts need to protect women: Batty

49m ago

Recent advice suggests cracks in Mascot Towers have continued widening and new ones have developed.

Owners approve Mascot Towers repairs loan

2hrs ago

The return of Islamic State brides would expose Australia to an increased risk, says Peter Dutton.

Islamic State wives need DNA tests: Dutton

Scott Morrison says he will personally congratulate Justin Trudeau on Wednesday.

Morrison congratulates Trudeau on victory

Laws are about to pass that allow Canberra to intervene in the energy market to protect consumers.

Labor wants worker rights in energy bill

Katina Curtis and Rebecca Gredley

Job cuts will be necessary as the ABC deals with less funding, says managing director David Anderson

Jobs to go at ABC, boss warns

Marnie Banger

Medevac laws were always about getting people to Australia through a back door, says Peter Dutton.

Dutton furious at 'back door' refugee laws

Daniel McCulloch

Scott Morrison says the victims and survivors of child sex abuse deserve an "ongoing" apology.

Ongoing apology for child abuse: Morrison

Rebecca Gredley

Aaron Picker, Bigga, Michael Green, Boudjah, Cooma and Lindsay Picker, Bigga with the top priced Boudjah ram at $7000 paraded by Landmark auctioneer, Rick Power.

Monaro white wool Merinos hit $7000

Stephen Burns

More stock hits markets in the Central West

More stock hits markets in the Central West

GEOFF PLASTO

COME TOGETHER: The Western Rams and Riverina players together after Saturday night's hit-out at West Wyalong. Photo: WESTERN RAMS

'We just wanted it more': Rams impress in lead-up to French clash

Nick Guthrie

The view across the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, Spain. Pictures: Michael Turtle

European gems off the tourist trail

Michael Turtle

Trying to find the best Osteria or Ristorante to sample some of the culinary offerings available can often be a hit and miss affair.

A taste of Tuscany

Scott McRae

Flight Centre advertised promotions in store and in print newspapers offering $250 vouchers to consumers who spent $1500 on a holiday package with Flight Centre. The vouchers were redeemable on their next holiday booked through Flight Centre.

Flight Centre amends voucher conditions

Wake wakey: The symptoms and causes of sleep disorders vary greatly.

Q: What is a sleep study and why do I need one?

HealthShare

Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Richard Cornish

Jenean Spencer picking some fresh produce from her front garden at her home in Garren. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The science behind a food forest

Susan Parsons