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FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

Cody Tsaousis
1hr ago

GREAT GRIN: Lucas and Dani Grahame were loving the festivities at the Upper Hunter Easter Show.

Easter Show stuns again

Cody Tsaousis

SIGN UP: Rams officials Chris Dengate, Stephen Lamb, Mich Henry, Liam Dunn and Marcus Bower are calling on more locals to join the club this season.

Calling for more troops

Cody Tsaousis

NEVER FORGOTTEN: The war widows group are destined to make sure the memories of their partners are always honoured.

Ceremony held for war widows

Cody Tsaousis

HELPING HAND: Key Assets are on the lookout for anybody in the region considering being a foster carer.

Upper Hunter in need of foster carers

Cody Tsaousis

Massive: Mount Arthur Coal mine outside Muswellbrook. An injured contract coal miner has had his damages case transferred from the District to the Supreme Court because the possible payout exceeds the District Court's $750,000 cap.

BHP warned miner damages payout could top $1.2m

Joanne McCarthy

Sit-in: Bylong farmers backed by Lock the Gate take a seat at the Independent Planning Commission on Tuesday as the commission decides on the controversial Korean Government-backed Bylong coal mine.

Bylong farmers fight 'David and Goliath' water battle with Korean miner

Joanne McCarthy

FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

Cody Tsaousis
1hr ago

GREAT GRIN: Lucas and Dani Grahame were loving the festivities at the Upper Hunter Easter Show.

Easter Show stuns again

Cody Tsaousis

NEVER FORGOTTEN: The war widows group are destined to make sure the memories of their partners are always honoured.

Ceremony held for war widows

SUPER SCORER: Cal Cridland is set to be favourite for the golden boot this year after an amazing preseason.

Cridland shooting like a star

Cody Tsaousis
2hrs ago

SIGN UP: Rams officials Chris Dengate, Stephen Lamb, Mich Henry, Liam Dunn and Marcus Bower are calling on more locals to join the club this season.

Calling for more troops

Cody Tsaousis

Muswellbrook hoping for a Heeler

SUPER SCORER: Cal Cridland is set to be favourite for the golden boot this year after an amazing preseason.

Cridland shooting like a star

2hrs ago

SHINY SHIELD: From left: Tim Dagg (RSL director), Barry Eveleigh (RSL president), Andrew Spradbrow (Eagles President), Ian Tomlinson (Eagles secretary) and Daryl Egan (RSL CEO).

Launching like an Eagle

Cody Tsaousis

SUPER SCORERS: U9's Dean Mohr and U8's Eliza Smallmon were the top highest overall point scorers for the season.

Aberdeen athletes awarded

Denise Bell

Author Nicole Alexander. Pic: NATALIA FOGARTY

At the very heart of Australian storytelling

Popular event rolls into the shire again

Rod Thompson

An Aussie larrikin's 'take on life'

Author Nicole Alexander. Pic: NATALIA FOGARTY

At the very heart of Australian storytelling

Reflecting on the Past. Pic: JESS DUGAN

Life through a lens

A unique comedic edge

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial "Anzacs" were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial "Anzacs" were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

Shiny and bright: Help your child to brush their teeth until they are about seven or eight years old. Teach them to brush twice a day; in the morning and before bed.

Dental checks for children

Shiny and bright: Help your child to brush their teeth until they are about seven or eight years old. Teach them to brush twice a day; in the morning and before bed.

Dental checks for children

A sound investment

Private and peaceful family retreat

Quality home or investment

FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

Cody Tsaousis
1hr ago

GREAT GRIN: Lucas and Dani Grahame were loving the festivities at the Upper Hunter Easter Show.

Easter Show stuns again

Cody Tsaousis

EXCELLENT ILLUSTRATIONS: Liz Anelli was taking a lot of pride in showing local kids how to improve their artwork.

Back to the drawing board

Cody Tsaousis

FOR HIM: The Rattlin Bones Society are raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation in honour of their lost mate Brian Morgan.

Doing it for Brian

1hr ago

POLICE PRACTICE: Kale Johnson is hoping his time in IPROWD will help with his dream of becoming a police officer.

Huge pride for local IPROWD student

Cody Tsaousis

SPECIAL GUEST: The Muswellbrook Easter Family Fun Day is set be bigger and better in 2019.

Hop on board for the Easter Family Fun Day

Cody Tsaousis

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

After five decades, 'that's entertainment' | PHOTOS

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

John Ellicott

Ray of talent runs deep | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson

Well worth the trip | PHOTOS

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

Climate future relies on an end to division

1hr ago

Picture: Paul Harris

Jobs endangered as Great Barrier Reef dies

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Torquay last week. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

OPINION
'Getting a go' isn't the same as getting a fair go

Ebony Bennett

Climate future relies on an end to division

1hr ago

Picture: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Free speech debate needs tolerance from all

Simon Cowan and Monica Wilkie

Easter, eggless or eggsellent

Michelle Haines Thomas

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

Scott Morrison is staring down calls for a Murray-Darling Basin Plan inquiry.

Joyce unfazed by water purchase scrutiny

15m ago

Sri Lankan Army soldiers secure the area around a church following deadly bomb blasts.

Two Australians dead in Sri Lanka bombing

1hr ago

Craft beer makers are using ingredients like Tim-Tams or kangaroo in experimental brews

Tim Tam and Roo beer featured at festival

2hrs ago

Labor is deciding whether to back calls for a royal commission into an $80m water purchase.

Water issue flows into election campaign

2hrs ago

Bill Shorten says Labor would make it easier for migrants to bring elderly parents to Australia

Labor gives migrant parents cheaper visas

Angus Livingston

The claim by Labor's employment spokesman that underemployment remains high is mostly true.

Underemployment stays high under Liberals

PM Scott Morrison says love will help Sri Lanka heal after a devastating series of terrorist bombs.

PM talks up Australian multicultural curry

Katina Curtis

Dr Kerryn Phelps is among independents calling for a formal inquiry into water management.

Independents back Murray water commission

Perry Duffin

Tattykeel's Poll Dorset group winners of the Peter Taylor Memorial Perpetual Trophy. Holding sheep are Kirsty, Graham and James Gilmore with Kelvin Cronk, Kaybunda, Old Junee, sashing.

Poll Dorsets again supreme

Mark Griggs
1hr ago

Holstein junior champion female, Cherrylock Chassitys Innocence shown by Brad Gavenlock (right) and Jess Gavenlock, Cherrylock Cattle Co, Tallygaroopna, Victoria and sashed by judge Marcus Young, Ridgely, Tasmania.

All the heifer and dry cow results in the dairy show

Hannah Powe

Cattle committee chairman Greg Watson with the champion heifer of the all breeds youth competition exhibited by Georgia Herne, with judge Stuart Lockhart, Terara.

Georgia Herne wins all breeds youth competition with Ayrshire heifer

Hannah Powe

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

Craft beer makers are using ingredients like Tim-Tams or kangaroo in experimental brews

Tim Tam and Roo beer featured at festival

Melissa Meehan
2hrs ago

BEAUTIFUL FLOORS: The beauty of today's flooring is the vast amount of options to fit every style, budget and home. Image courtesy of Carpet Court.

Tips for creating Moroccan and botanical style

BEAUTIFUL TRADITION: Colourful Paschal eggs, often made using beeswax and natural dyes, are part of Lithuanian Easter traditions. Picture: Shutterstock

Easter around the world