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How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

Art and Life: The cover of William Lane's new novel, Past Life.

Past lives explored by Hunter author

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

TRANSITION: The Liddell power station, close to Muswellbrook, is expected to close in 2022 or 2023

'Voices of the Hunter' workshops seek input from Muswellbrook residents

Mathew Perry

Submarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

DIGESTSubmarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

Janine Graham

SURPRISED: Cattle Dog Cafe & Florist manager Krystal Garland was surprised at the announcement lockdown orders were to be lifted for Muswellbrook. Photo: Mathew Perry

Businesses 'very excited' as lockdown ends in Upper Hunter

Mathew Perry

Lockdown lifted for parts of Hunter, but what does it really mean?

EXPLAINERLockdown lifted for parts of Hunter, but what does it really mean?

Matt Carr

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

Art and Life: The cover of William Lane's new novel, Past Life.

Past lives explored by Hunter author

First Moderna doses touch down in Australia

GET UP TO DATEFirst Moderna doses touch down in Australia

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said work was being undertaken with the Commonwealth to solve the issue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pfizer doses missing from October supply: Barr

Anti-lockdown protesters clash with members of Victoria Police in Richmond. Picture: Getty

DIGESTRogue elements risk the rest of us again

Blake Foden

Protesters have clashed with members of Victoria Police at an anti-lockdown rally in Victoria. Picture: Getty

Police arrest 235, 10 injured in Vic protest

Liz Hobday

Madison Oei, 10, plays with her dog Taffy as her brother Izaac, 12, jumps on the trampoline. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow does the Delta strain affect children?

Sarah Lansdown

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

Laurie Daley

GRAND FINAL BOUND: Melbourne's Max Gawn celebrates after the Demons defeated the Cats in last weekend's preliminary final. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONAn AFL grand final fit for a fairytale

Rohan Connolly

ON COURSE: Shane Atkins hits a drive during the A-GRade pennants clash between Charlestown and Newcastle. Picture: max Mason-Hubers

Golf numbers rise in Hunter

James Gardiner

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

SEASON OVER: A dejected Geelong leave the ground after its preliminary final loss to Melbourne. Photo: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONPreliminary final loss a reality check for stunned Cats

Howard Kotton

AT HOME: People are increasingly recognising greyhounds make great pets. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Rehoming numbers surge in record year

Michael Cowley

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

CREATIVE LEAD: John O'Brien has been appointed the new Executive Director at Arts Upper Hunter. He brings with him a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups.

Knowing the value of art

NO FAIRYTALE: Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Cabello in the modern musical reinterpretation of Cinderella.

Cinderella story with modern take

Josh Leeson

CitySwoon is offering virtual speed dating events. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONWe tried: virtual speed dating in lockdown

Amy Martin

CREATIVE LEAD: John O'Brien has been appointed the new Executive Director at Arts Upper Hunter. He brings with him a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups.

Knowing the value of art

RESET: Gretta Ray has broadened her sound and source of collaboration on her long-awaited debut album Begin To Look Around, which arrives five years after her breakthrough single Drive.

MUSICGretta Ray driven to make new pop beginning

Josh Leeson

MORE RELAXED: Children Collide's Chelsea Wheatley, Johnny Mackay and Ryan Caesar aren't following any trends.

MUSICThe kids are all right in Children Collide's second coming

Josh Leeson

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: Joel Fitzgibbon firmly believes Australia's national interest and Australia's trade interest are one and the same thing.

Trade relations must be managed, not damaged

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: Joel Fitzgibbon firmly believes Australia's national interest and Australia's trade interest are one and the same thing.

Trade relations must be managed, not damaged

Delicious nutrition: The Wholesome Collective's Michael Paterson demonstrates some healthy recipes at one of the popular cooking workshops.

Plenty to learn: New program to add an extra dose of wellness to people's lives

Delicious nutrition: The Wholesome Collective's Michael Paterson demonstrates some healthy recipes at one of the popular cooking workshops.

Plenty to learn: New program to add an extra dose of wellness to people's lives

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

Ballarat East is one of the regional suburbs that should be on investors' radar, according to one of the experts we spoke with. This property at 52 George Street is currently listed with PRD Nationwide Ballarat with a guide of $395,000 to $425,000. Photo: Supplied

Property experts reveal the regional hotspots investors should have on their radar

Jack Needham

The current house was built six years ago. Photo: Supplied

Former PM Robert Menzies' country retreat on the market

Jack Needham

Experts say short-term holiday listings have impacted housing affordability in popular tourist destinations. Photo: Shutterstock

Is it time to clamp down on short-term rentals in the regions?

Jack Needham

THE WEEK IN VIDEOS: Meerkat babies, forgotten names and hundreds of breaching whales.

WATCHVideos of the week: Awkward AUKUS, whales abound and baby meerkats

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Hundreds arrested during Vic lockdown protests, NSW protests flop

GET UP TO DATEHundreds arrested during Vic lockdown protests, NSW protests flop

In a TikTok video, Fricker showed a rather official-looking letter from the Premier and a cylinder of biscuits that read "thank you".

WATCHOlympian Sam Fricker reveals the gift Gladys Berejiklian sent him

Dr Jeremy McAnulty of NSW Health

WATCHNSW records 1,331 new cases, breaks 50,000 COVID case count

Newsroom

First Moderna doses touch down in Australia

GET UP TO DATEFirst Moderna doses touch down in Australia

Fleur Connick

COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Picture: DARREN HOWE

WATCH500+ cases for Victoria, one death as COVID spreads to the regions

Alex Gretgrix
Allanah Sciberras

NSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

WATCHNSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

Janine Graham

TREATMENT: One in five Australians over the age of 45 suffer from chronic pain. Picture: Shutterstock

Olympian's journey to find a solution for chronic pain

Jenn Morris OAM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) has asked for departmental advice on whether former attorney-general Christian Porter (right) has breached ministerial standards in accepting anonymous funds to help fight his legal battle. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISPorter's funding from a 'blind trust' is an integrity test for Morrison

Michelle Grattan

Strewth cobber, revive some Aussie gold before it's cactus

REAL AUSTRALIAStrewth cobber, revive some Aussie gold before it's cactus

Chris McLennan

TREATMENT: One in five Australians over the age of 45 suffer from chronic pain. Picture: Shutterstock

Olympian's journey to find a solution for chronic pain

Power of naming is a true self-expression

Power of naming is a true self-expression

John Malouff

COVID renders older people, carers invisible again

OPINIONCOVID renders older people, carers invisible again

Maree Bernoth

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins is back at the Brownlow Medal count, 16 years after he won it (pic).

Cousins returns to AFL fold at Brownlow

Juanita Hughes can study for a Masters degree but isn't allowed to drive due to her diagnosis.

Postgrad with dementia fights 'unfair' ban

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the state is opening and 'there will be no turning back'.

'No turning back': Vic maps path to reopen

NSW has reported 1083 new virus cases as Sydneysiders enjoy an easing of COVID restrictions.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Miriam Webber

Former attorney-general Christian Porter has resigned as the federal minister for industry.

Porter resigns from Morrison ministry

Colin Brinsden

Students in Melbourne will begin returning to school from October 6, the regions by late September.

Staggered return for Vic school students

Emily Woods and Benita Kolovos

The biggest changes to Victoria's restrictions will happen in November with 80 per cent vaccination.

Vic roadmap out of lockdown unveiled

Emily Woods and Benita Kolovos

A photo taken of the damage to John Smith's Nerrigundah property in the days after the Badja Forest Bushfire. Picture: NSW Coroner's Court.

NSW Bushfire Inquiry hears tragic deaths of seven South Coast men

Claudia Ferguson

Jockeys at Dubbo observe a minute's silence for their colleagues who have died or been badly injured. Photos by Janian McMillan.

Pastor helps carry the weight of life for riders

John Ellicott

Established client Miles Paterson, Samuel Holdings, Manumbar Station, Goomeri, was a dominant player in the market, and paid the top money of $54,000 for Ascot Rebellion R316.

Ascot's $22,373 Angus average rewrites Qld record books

Peter Lowe

Jade Miles and her daughter Minnie on the farm. Picture: Karen Webb

How to live like tomorrow matters

Karen Hardy

SAFE: The best way to stop your cat getting lost is to keep them indoors. Picture: Shutterstock

A proactive plan can help find your wayward feline faster

RSPCA

NIcole Kidman and Liane Moriarty. Picture: Instagram

Why Liane Moriarty is the queen of suburban noir

Karen Hardy