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Shed destroyed in overnight fire

1hr ago

CONCERNED: Muswellbrook Amateur Athletics Club's long-serving coach Jim Huggins is fearful for the organisation's future in town.

Sporting organisation in danger of folding

Rod Thompson

MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: Rural Aids Robyn and Wayne Thomson, Aberdeen Public School principal Corallee Kerrigan and Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music director Dr Wendy Brooks (front) with school captains Summer Dowell and Angus Sullivan.

Generous gift strikes the right chord

Rod Thompson

We're back to planning without a date

We're back to planning without a date

Rod Thompson

PROMISES APLENTY: The 2019-2020 NSW Budget has more than $90 million for the Upper Hunter, according to MP Michael Johnsen.

Muswellbrook's big pay day

Cody Tsaousis

STAR SUPPORTER: Beth Walsh will perform in the name of charity on June 29 at the inaugural Star of the Hunter Valley competition. PHOTO CREDIT: BENGALLA

Dancing for charity

Cody Tsaousis

Muswellbrook RSL and Golf Club CEO Daryl Egan, directors Bob Blaikie, Barry Eveleigh and Tim Dagg recently met with Ronald McDonald House Hunter community engagement coordinator Isha Doyle.

Community spirit shines through... again

Rod Thompson

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Shed destroyed in overnight fire

1hr ago

CONCERNED: Muswellbrook Amateur Athletics Club's long-serving coach Jim Huggins is fearful for the organisation's future in town.

Sporting organisation in danger of folding

Rod Thompson

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Grand final rematch important for both sides: Hall

We're building into something special: Baker

We're building into something special: Baker

HALFWAY THERE: Defenders Isaac Howard and Nathan Royal have been crucial in the Muswellbrook Eagles remaining unbeaten at the season's halfway mark.

Eagles give Azzurri the boot

Cody Tsaousis

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Grand final rematch important for both sides: Hall

TRIUMPHANT: Muswellbrook jockey Samantha Clenton grabbed a winning double on her home track on Sunday. Pic: KATRINA PARTRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY

On the right track

Grahame Timbrell

Pic: KATRINA PARTRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY

Trainer eyeing off Kosciusko tilt

Grahame Timbrell

Movie, three-course luncheon and a great time

Movie, three-course luncheon and a great time

ROSIE RED: Angela Wright is looking forward to seeing mascot Rosie lead the charge at the Festival of the Fleeces 'running of the sheep'.

It's something we're very proud of

Cody Tsaousis

A page-turner for book worms

A page-turner for book worms

Rod Thompson

Movie, three-course luncheon and a great time

Movie, three-course luncheon and a great time

Blockbuster movie to delight local residents

Blockbuster movie to delight local residents

Rod Thompson

Imogen Hall and Amber Lawrence

Providing a musical Spark

Rod Thompson

FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

Big break: Don't be frustrated by the 'one that got away'. You need never miss an opportunity due to lack of funds or limited cash flow again as LendingPro can help you secure the loan you need.

Your next business opportunity

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Your next business opportunity

SERVICE PLUS: When it comes to telephone companies, 80-year-old Ballarat man Donald cares primarily about two things, an affordable plan and good old fashioned customer service. Advertiser content for Pennytel.

A company that cares

SERVICE PLUS: When it comes to telephone companies, 80-year-old Ballarat man Donald cares primarily about two things, an affordable plan and good old fashioned customer service. Advertiser content for Pennytel.

A company that cares

Comfort and versatility

Comfort and versatility

This one is the complete package

This one is the complete package

Full of character, flooded with light

Full of character, flooded with light

STAR SUPPORTER: Beth Walsh will perform in the name of charity on June 29 at the inaugural Star of the Hunter Valley competition. PHOTO CREDIT: BENGALLA

Dancing for charity

Cody Tsaousis

Muswellbrook RSL and Golf Club CEO Daryl Egan, directors Bob Blaikie, Barry Eveleigh and Tim Dagg recently met with Ronald McDonald House Hunter community engagement coordinator Isha Doyle.

Community spirit shines through... again

Rod Thompson

AWESOME AID: Muswellbrook South Public School enjoyed the donation from Rural Aid, who were helped by Meriton and the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music.

Donation music to student's ears

Cody Tsaousis

STAR SUPPORTER: Beth Walsh will perform in the name of charity on June 29 at the inaugural Star of the Hunter Valley competition. PHOTO CREDIT: BENGALLA

Dancing for charity

GENEROUS GESTURE: The Dever boys - Harley, 16, Zane, 7, and Khi, 5 - hand over a donation to Muswellbrook's ADRA food pantry coordinator Laurene Edwards during the week.

Siblings' can-collecting enterprise pays off

Rod Thompson

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: The lunar module being tested in Earth orbit during Apollo 9. The gold-coloured material is a man-made polymer coated with aluminium. The probes dangling from the footpads were to sense the Moon’s surface during touchdown and signal the crew to shut off the descent engine. Pictures: NASA

A fragile chariot for a flight into history

Helen Sim

CLOSE ENCOUNTER: A humpback whale breaches spectacularly in front of Dean Sorley's kayak in Fingal Bay last week. Picture: Dean Sorley

Imagine being in this kayak

Australian captain Sam Kerr wrote a letter to her former coach Aaron Holt for saving her football career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Meet the man who saved Sam Kerr's football career

Cadaver dog Bryson found Noel Ingham's remains in the bushland at Dulverton.

He was his mate, his carer and ended up ... his murderer

We're beginning to gel as a team | PHOTOS

We're beginning to gel as a team | PHOTOS

Ramettes refuse to surrender | PHOTOS

Ramettes refuse to surrender | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

I'm a bit gobsmacked at what I've learned | PHOTOS

I'm a bit gobsmacked at what I've learned | PHOTOS

LOOKING SHARP: Connor Shoults, Hayden Leary, Zach Haworth, Benjamin Wolfgang, Curtis Irving, Connor Brown and Reyde Hennessy.

TAFE students gather for celebration | PHOTOS

Cody Tsaousis

Terrific opportunity awaits rep players | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Terrific opportunity awaits rep players | PHOTOS, VIDEO

All sources of water must be protected now

OPINION
All sources of water must be protected now

Robyn King

NOT JUST WOMEN: Male breast cancer advocate Rob Fincher, who has been living with metastatic breast cancer since 2014, wants to raise community awareness. Picture: Sylvia Liber

OPINION
Most men unaware of breast cancer danger

Jody Lindbeck

IT HAPPENS EVERYWHERE: Just when you think it's safe to go back to the online ticketing site ...

Fake Ukrainian credit cards and pipe monsters

Gareth McKnight

All sources of water must be protected now

OPINION
All sources of water must be protected now

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OPINION
Eddie Betts and Sydney Stacks' impromptu hug is an example of why we embrace sport

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

"Continence Queen" Bev Killick.

When the drip goes beyond a joke

A NATIONAL DISGRACE: Thousands of vulnerably elderly Australians are abused every year.

Financial, physical, psychological, sexual - how do we stop elder abuse?

Eileen Wood

NARROW WASTE LINE: Baby boomers are Australia's least wasteful generation when it comes to food according to a new report.

Boomers leading the way on food waste

Members of the construction and mining union are being individually lobbied to support John Setka.

Union members lobbied to back Setka

8m ago

Kyle Daniels has to re-appear in court in August charged with sexually abusing young children.

Sydney swim teacher ordered to face court

30m ago

Jarrod Mullen who's accused of supplying cocaine will plead not guilty, his lawyer says

Ex-NRL player in court on cocaine charges

45m ago

Labor's Peter Khalil says his party should pass the full tax plan if the government won't split it.

Labor MPs flag full tax cut plan support

1hr ago

Julie Bishop says grieving families will be relieved four have been charged over the MH17 tragedy.

Charges over MH17 are a relief: Bishop

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

Marise Payne has pledged to examine a UN report into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Aust to look closely at Khashoggi report

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

GAPING GRIEF: Solstice speakers Kathy and Ralph Kelly with photographs of their sons, Thomas and Stuart, forever lost to them. Picture: FAIRFAX

'Don't wait until it's too late to be kind'

Jodie O'Sullivan
2hrs ago

Paul Guard's parents Jill and Roger died on MH17 when it was shot down by a missile over Ukraine.

Grieving son sees value in MH17 trial

Tracey Ferrier

"We take all animal welfare matters seriously, and are investigating this issue," said Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes. Photo: Shutterstock

Investigation launched into shocking abuse of chickens

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Hear Them Raw has officially launched with a new episode dropping every Thursday.

The Land launches its first podcast

2hrs ago

An agricultural worker is vaccinated against Q fever by a nurse. Photo: Vicky Hughson

Calls for government to remedy Q fever vaccination outreach

Hannah Sparks

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Holidays with the 'host factor'

THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

John Rozentals

Compass Hut engages the five senses. Image: Kylie Bell

Planning your next holiday? Check out these deals

John Rozentals

To improve productivity, wellbeing and engagement, many companies are allowing employees to bring dogs to the office.

Harness puppy power in the office

1hr ago

For those who should fill in the means testing forms - those who will pay less as a result - easier paperwork is welcome news.

Aged care assessment forms are getting easier

Noel Whittaker

"Consumers in rural and remote areas, like those in any other parts of Australia, should not be paying for speeds that they are not getting," Mr Sims said.

Speed issues with NBN? Here's a guide