Muswellbrook Chronicle
Tuesday, 28 June
Man arrested and another in John Hunter following Muswellbrook shooting
Ethan Hamilton • 43m ago
Our Places
Belltrees Public: a school steeped in history
BESPOKE: Principal Shane Roberts says students at Belltrees Public School get an education tailored to their needs.
Victoria Carey with Pictures by Nicola Sevitt
Upper Hunter beekeepers on edge as Hunter Varroa mite scare deepens
Ian Kirkwood and Mathew Perry
TARGET: Varroa mites. Picture: Queensland Department of Primary Industry
Struggling to find a doctor? Here's why ... 600 GP positions vacant as exodus hits hard
Anita Beaumont
Doctors wanted: Fletcher Clinic's Dr Poonacha Kanjithanda and practice manager, Maddie Ingall have two empty rooms despite growing demand for medical services. Picture: MARINA NEIL
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Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite
Marion Williams • 1hr ago
Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24
The wonders of Wollemi's wilderness
Jo Bevan
Escarpment: Marie Mansfield.
Bee industry on edge of crisis as Varroa mite Newcastle scare deepens
GROUND ZERO: Merewether amateur beekeeper Nick Radford with one of his hives on Sunday. The detection of a tiny mite, Varroa destructor, in Newcastle means that hives in the immediate region will be destroyed to ensure the global pest does not invade Australia. Picture: Marina Neil
Ian Kirkwood
Hunter council leaders 'confident' after ministerial meeting
Ethan Hamilton
Representatives from Singleton, Muswellbrook, Cessnock and Lake Macquarie councils were part of a roundtable meeting with federal MP Kristy McBain last week.
COVID's up, flu's up, hospitalisations are up, so please, 'mask up', top doc warns
Concerned: Dr David Durrheim, public health physician at Hunter New England Health, urges people to continue wearing masks in crowded places.
Anita Beaumont
'More than a mining town': Singleton's plan to re-shape its identity
Ethan Hamilton
Tourist destination: Singleton mayor Sue Moore said the Art and Cultural Centre will be key for tourism. Picture: Singleton Council
Our Business
Where you can use your Dine & Discover NSW Vouchers in the Upper Hunter
Mathew Perry
DISCOVER: Camel Milk NSW, located between Muswellbrook and Denman, is accepting Discover NSW Vouchers. Picture: Camel Milk NSW
Birthing services suspended again on Kangaroo Island
Stan Gorton
Kangaroo Island Health Service, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Katrina Seng at the KI Hospital shortly after taking the position. File photo
Mayors hit out at 'slap in the face' as state budget snubs coal communities
NOT HAPPY: Muswellbrook mayor Steve Reynolds says the state government must do more to help the region prepare for the future. Picture: Peter Lorimer
Madeline Link
Shots allegedly fired at police aircraft during Upper Hunter pursuit
POLICE: A NSW Police car. Picture: File Photo
Royalty rip-off: Hunter misses coal mining windfall in NSW Budget
MORE TO BE DONE: Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp wants to see more mining royalties spent in the Hunter. Picture: Simone De Peak
Madeline Link Matthew Kelly
Country Life: Bringing lavender to the Hunter Valley's wine country
Mathew Perry
FARM LIFE: Karen and Marty are looking forward to their first lavender harvest in late 2022. Picture: Mathew Perry
Muswellbrook joins statewide project to improve air quality monitoring
Mathew Perry
AIR QUALITY: The Bayswater Power Station near Muswellbrook. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
SATE MATTERS: Social housing tenants can upgrade their washing machine from $150
TOP LOAD: Social housing tenants now have the chance to upgrade their washing machine from as little as $150 after the NSW Government expanded a successful washing machine replacement pilot.
NSW budget: what's in it for Newcastle and the Hunter
Matthew Kelly
Hunter public and Catholic school teachers will strike on Thursday June 30
Helen Gregory
United front: Therese Fitzgibbon and Jack Galvin Waight. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Free flu jab rollout extended in Victoria
Melissa Meehan • 27m ago
Free vaccinations are available at 2000 GP clinics and pharmacies across Victoria until July 10.
SA company fined over power rules breach
Michael Ramsey and Tim Dornin • 27m ago
The operator of South Australia's Tesla big battery has been ordered to pay a $900,000 fine.

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Sport
Ukrainian duo playing their part on court
Anhelina Kalinina faces fellow Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko in the second round at Wimbledon.
Jonathan Veal
Opinion
AFL's classic prime-time fixturing blunder
Howard Kotton
POOR TIMING: The clash between Geelong and Richmond should have attracted a bigger audience, according to Howard Kotton. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Gregan says England can bounce back
Former Wallaby captain George Gregan says England can bounce back under Eddie Jones in Australia.
Federal Election
Voter disillusionment echoes back 10 years
Lead researchers Dr Jill Sheppard and Professor Ian McAllister. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
Analysis
Albanese passes the test on new ministry, but it has an important flaw
Doug Dingwall
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces his new ministry on Tuesday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
'You've struck gold': Labor is back in the winner's rooms
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Anthony Albanese addressed his colleagues inside the Labor caucus room on Tuesday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Podcasts
Listen
The Roadkill State
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Listen
What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
Listen
Should the Libs shift leftwards? Should Labor trim its policy for government?
Steve Evans , Alex Crowe
Stories fromExplore
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What's On
The wonders of Wollemi's wilderness
Escarpment: Marie Mansfield.
Jo Bevan
Chloe stalks in thrilling psychological territory
WELL FRAMED: Erin Doherty is brilliant in Chloe, an English drama about a con artist who is obsessed with her late friend. Below, Melissa McCarthy in God's Favorite Idiot.
Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place
Josh Leeson
SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

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Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach
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Last chance to win a cruise - enter now
Dayle Latham
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied

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PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Photos and Video
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Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite
Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24
Marion Williams • 1hr ago
Real Australia
There's more than honey at stake
Kim Chappell
Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File
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Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players
Emma Horn
PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub.
Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth
The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros
Jess Layt
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Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic
Maureen Dettre
Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.
Third virus wave biggest killer: study
Kaitlyn Offer
The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.
Struggling to find a doctor? Here's why ... 600 GP positions vacant as exodus hits hard
Anita Beaumont
Doctors wanted: Fletcher Clinic's Dr Poonacha Kanjithanda and practice manager, Maddie Ingall have two empty rooms despite growing demand for medical services. Picture: MARINA NEIL
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See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT
Derek Barry
An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

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Comment
Real Australia
There's more than honey at stake
Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File
Kim Chappell
Opinion
Staffing cut a dead cat to leave on the table
John Hanscombe
Real Australia
Lettuce limelight shows disparity
Ashley Walmsley
COSTLY: Lettuce took on near currency status as the price went north of $10 a head after flooding ruined Qld crops earlier this year. But should the public be shocked and surprised by it? Picture: Shutterstock.
Opinion
Red, blue, green and teal: the new politics needs consensus
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas' view.
Opinion
Why the $10 lettuce could spark a food revolution
Jackie French
Growing food is fashionable again. Picture: Shutterstock
Stories fromThe Senior
Secret exercise most men neglect
ACTION STATIONS: Regular pelvic floor exercise can have pleasurable results.
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Do make a fuss over violence
Hazel Bradley
SURVIVOR: Wendy with dog Maisie, who along with husband Tim, provided much support through the years of Bradley Edwards's trial
National
Free flu jab rollout extended in Victoria
Free vaccinations are available at 2000 GP clinics and pharmacies across Victoria until July 10.
Melissa Meehan • 27m ago
SA company fined over power rules breach
Michael Ramsey and Tim Dornin • 27m ago
The operator of South Australia's Tesla big battery has been ordered to pay a $900,000 fine.
Digest
Informer: First day of 'pollie school' and census data delight
Olivia Ireland • 1hr ago
Class of 2022: Australias newest MPs will be introduced to their new lives in the House of Representatives. Picture Elesa Kurtz
Homes with a mortgage double in 25 years
Of the 9.8 million people paying off a mortgage, 2.4 million have a weekly income of $4000 or more.
Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics and Business Correspondent
Andrews pins Vic health recovery on visas
Callum Godde • 40m ago
Daniel Andrews told the Rural Press Club visa delays contributed to Victoria's ailing health system.
ADF members betrayed by abuse: inquiry
Fraser Barton • 40m ago
The veterans inquiry has been told ADF members felt betrayed by abuse within the ranks.
Wong eases subs concern in Malaysia talks
Andrew Brown • 45m ago
Penny Wong has met for talks with Malaysia's Foreign Minister Dato' Sri Saifuddin bin Abdullah.
Blockade Australia vows more Sydney action
Phoebe Loomes and Sam McKeith • 57m ago
A NSW Police officer grapples with a protester during Tuesday's Blockade Australia rally in Sydney.

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Man trapped under cow freed, rushed to hospital
Police and ambulance vehicles at the Gumly scene. Picture: Taylor Dodge
Andrew Pearson • 1hr ago
Consistency attracts buyers to NT Senepols bull sale
Ben Harden • 2hrs ago
GDL Rockhampton's Georgie Connor, buyer James Bowman of Lorna Vale, Marlborough, Qld, with daughter Tori, 16mths, and vendor Blair Godfrey, Namoona Trig (NT) Senepols, with the top-priced bull, Namoona Ricky Bobbie. Picture: Ben Harden
Woolies halves feedlot quota as consumers look for cheaper beef
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Life & Style
Export restrictions push up food prices
The latest ABARES report shows food prices have increased 65 per cent in the past two years.
Liv Casben
Wintery non-alcoholic offerings perfect for Dry July
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