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Thursday 3 October 2024
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'Empty the till or I'm going to shoot': bandit admits robbery spree
Newcastle courthouse.
Sam Rigney

Thomas Wine's success continues

Judy Mead, Chair of Hunter Valley Boutique Wine Show Committee Meryl Swanson MP for Paterson and Co-chair of Parliamentary Friends of Viticulture and Neil McGuigan, Chairman of Judges. Picture supplied
Louise Nichols

The eye-watering sums NSW councils spend on general managers

Carla Mascarenhas
Australian dollars. Picture by AAP Image/Joel Carrett
Updated

Man accused of murdering wife at wine country bed and breakfast

Anna Falkenmire and Sam Rigney
The wine country property where a 46-year-old woman was allegedly murdered on Friday night. Picture by Marina Neil
Property
Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra rents heading down new report shows
Rachel Wells
There appears to be some relief in sight for Australian renters, with rental growth slowing. Pic: Shutterstock
School holiday alert: double demerits, heavy traffic warning
Newsroom
School holiday alert: double demerits, heavy traffic warning
Hunter fire crews working around clock to reduce risks
RFS crews doing hazard reduction earlier this month.
Matthew Kelly
Kurri Kurri shifts out of Paterson electorate in blow to Labor
Michael Parris
Meryl Swanson and an Australian Electoral Commission map showing how her seat could lose Kurri Kurri and Weston at the next election. Picture by Marina Neil
Environment

Inside the new hospital wing saving Port Stephens koalas from extinction

Port Stephens MP Kate Washington, Paterson MP Mery Swanson and federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek toured the new Port Stephens Koala Hospital wing on Saturday, September 21, for its official opening. Picture by Simon McCarthy
Simon McCarthy
Explainer

'Punitive' measure or safety net: what is the social media ban?

Lucy Arundell
A young person scrolling on a social media platform. Picture by Marina Neil

Cowardly murderer claims he never intended to kill rival when he ran him over

Sam Rigney
Convicted murderer Adam Bidner was jailed for at least 18 years for running down and killing Shane Mears.
Photos
Inside the lovingly nostalgic world of pinball care and maintenance
Simon McCarthy
Antoine Dupont with his 11-year-old son, Gabin, at Pinfest 2024, hosted at Club Lake Macquarie on Saturday, September 14. Picture by Simon McCarthy
Topics
Meet the 97-year-old Toronto man who rides 20 kilometres each day to buy the newspaper
At 97, Lenny Wilton rides around 20 kilometres each day on his bicycle to fetch his copy of the Newcastle Herald. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Simon McCarthy
Photos
All the photos from the Black Diamond Cup grand final and a massive weekend of Newcastle sport
Simon McCarthy
Emily Dickson, Jacinta Anderson, Ava Traynor, Zali Burge, Chloe Huggins and Lucy Wallace at the 2024 Black Diamond Cup grand final at No. 1 Sportsground on Saturday, September 7. Picture by Simon McCarthy

Monitoring devices deployed at Muswellbrook after 'earthquake swarm'

A geographical map detailing where Saturday's earthquake was felt in the Hunter region and beyond, produced by Geoscience Australia. Picture supplied.
Simon McCarthy

Latest Muswellbrook earthquake connected to a 'swarm' of shakes in the Upper Hunter

Simon McCarthy
An aerial view of Mt Arthur coal mine in August 2012. The mine was the reported epicentre of a series of earthquakes that have shaken the Hunter region and the state in recent weeks.
Photos

Family will travel from far and wide to Greta for Swinton family reunion

Newsroom
Family will travel from far and wide to Greta for Swinton family reunion
As Meta cuts funding and government cuts ads, publisher forced to cut jobs
Acm Newsroom
ACM says it will continue to "focus on growing the digital future" of its regional journalism through subscriptions.
CFMEU launches High Court action in response to administration
Protestors in Melbourne's streets supporting the CFMEU last week. Picture Getty Images
Brittney Levinson
The Cessnock ice rip, the wild car chase and the alleged stabbing murder
Sam Rigney
Corey Breceljnik, 26, died after he was stabbed outside a home at Watanobbi on the night of October 25, 2020.

Close call: the fraud that could have cost Aussies millions

Madilyn McKinley
Australians are being warned to stay vigilant online this Cyber Security Awareness Month. Picture by Shutterstock

'Slowly starving': Zany 80s host Fiona MacDonald declares her own death

Carla Mascarenhas
Fiona MacDonald and her sister Kylie Thynne. Picture by Instagram/ fionafinewines

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National

LNP leader will sack himself if crime doesn't drop

Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli have traded blows in a debate. Photo: Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS
Fraser Barton and Savannah Meacham • 1hr ago

Funerals by day, Elton by night: How Michael finds joy in two different worlds

Emily Anderson
Michael Peacock performs as Elton John in tribute shows, but his day job is funeral conducting in Wagga. Pictures by Les Smith/supplied
Updated

Cancelled pianist sues orchestra 'for speaking the truth'

Annika Rhoades, Peter Angelopoulos
Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham was removed from an upcoming performance by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over remarks about Gaza. Picture supplied by Orchestre classique de Montréal
'I'd hate to die wondering': Nedd Brockmann ready to break world record
Nedd Brockmann has his eyes on beating the world record by running 1610 kilometres in 10 days. Picture by Nedd Brockmann (Instagram)
Madilyn McKinley
Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally
Duncan Murray, Jack Gramenz and Callum Godde
Protesters will go ahead with a controversial rally on Sundy after reaching compromise with police. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
'I'm sorry Charlie': driver apologises over death
(a)manda Parkinson
The driver who fatally struck Charlie Stevens in a crash has again apologised to the Stevens family. Photo: Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS

Calls for sweeping review after another mining death

Savannah Meacham and Laine Clark
A mine worker has been killed and another seriously injured at Oaky Creek Coal. Photo: AAP PHOTOS

'I'm broken': Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal

Emily Woods
Nicola Gobbo says she regarded 2020 and 2021 as a "period of imprisonment". Photo: Supplied/AAP PHOTOS

Sport

Subscriber exclusive: Up close with swim star Emma McKeon
Exclusive
Emma McKeon meets a young fan at the ACM network's subscriber-exclusive event at the National Gallery of Australia. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Acm Newsroom
Lifelong AFL fans camp out at newsagent for grand final tickets
Jonathon Magrath
Peter Dell and Kevin Livingstone met in the line for AFL grand final tickets. Picture by Enzo Tomasiello
Paralympic dream keeps teen swimmer pushing through cancer treatment
Alanna Tomazin
Victoria Robinson, 16, at the University of Newcastle's Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre. Picture by Jonathan Carroll

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How to bag a bargain in Melbourne's buyers market.
Nicole Jacobs has recently partnered with Cohen Handler. Pic: Supplied.
Emily Rayner
Property
Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra rents heading down new report shows
Rachel Wells
There appears to be some relief in sight for Australian renters, with rental growth slowing. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Kicking goals: the property portfolios of NRL grand final heroes
Brendan Crabb
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary enjoying some downtime at home. Picture: Instagram

Six low cost design hacks guaranteed to make a big impact

Create a home that looks and feels good without breaking the bank. Pic: Tanika Blair.
January Jones

'Looks to be losing steam': spring home prices up, but growth is slowing

Jen Melocco
Housing values nationally rose by 1 per cent in the September quarter, the lowest rise over a three-month period since March 2023. Pic: Supplied
Property

Bargain buy: 'You almost couldn't buy a carpark for this price in Sydney'

Rachel Wells
In Roxburgh Park, in Melbourne's outer north, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a price guide of $600,000 to $660,000 has sold under the hammer. Pic: Supplied

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What's On

What is 'dynamic pricing' for concert tickets? And is it here to stay?

Opinion
Green Day are giving fans the time of their lives. For a hefty price. Picture Shutterstock
Ben Green, Sam Whiting

Bowmans on track to replicate Barwang winery's glory days

Rick Allen
Wendy and James Bowman plan to return the Barwang label to its former glory while retaining its affordable pricing.

The 'big teddy bear' who became a bikie boss

Josh Leeson
Fatches plays bikie thug Ned Quinn in the second season of Last King Of The Cross. Picture supplied

Meet Tyrrell's dynamic duo: 74 vintages, not out

Rick Allen
Andrew Spinaze (left)and Mark Richardson have been the key players in Tyrrell's winemaking team for many years.

Drinks reviews | Byrne Farm Shiraz Pinot Noir; Mt Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Chardonnay; Freeman Rosso; Coopers Vintage Ale

Drinks reviews | Byrne Farm Shiraz Pinot Noir; Mt Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Chardonnay; Freeman Rosso; Coopers Vintage Ale

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Community

The Senior's September edition is out now - online and in print
The Senior's September 2024 edition covers, clockwise from far left: SA, NSW/ACT, TAS, QLD, VIC and WA. ACM file pictures
We discuss working past 55, rail adventures and more as spring arrives.
Community
Inspirational Hunter women lead prestigious Rotary awards for 'service above self'
Simon McCarthy
Newcastle's 2024 Young Citizen of the Year, Olivia Hughes, has been a tireless volunteer since she was a child. Picture by Marina Neil
The Senior's August edition is out now - online and in print
Free funeral planner, retiring overseas and Maggie Beer feature. Take a look.
The Senior's August 2024 edition covers, clockwise from right: Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria. ACM file pictures

Photos and Video

New agency to establish First Nations children's commissioner

Nearly 22,320 Indigenous children were in out-of-home care last year. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Eleanor Campbell • 1hr ago

Regional Victorian drug overdose deaths rise as state nears record toll

Ben Silvester
Picture by Paul Scambler
Watch

Endangered greater glider baby caught on video in unique live stream

Acm Newsroom
Dr Ana Gracanin sets up the live stream in Tallaganda, NSW. Picture supplied
'Slowly starving': Zany 80s host Fiona MacDonald declares her own death
Fiona MacDonald and her sister Kylie Thynne. Picture by Instagram/ fionafinewines
Carla Mascarenhas
'Forever and always': Stranger Things star shares candid wedding snaps
Carla Mascarenhas
The happy couple in wedding snaps posted on Instagram. Picture by Instagram / millybobbybrown
Close call: the fraud that could have cost Aussies millions
Madilyn McKinley
Australians are being warned to stay vigilant online this Cyber Security Awareness Month. Picture by Shutterstock

Funerals by day, Elton by night: How Michael finds joy in two different worlds

Emily Anderson
Michael Peacock performs as Elton John in tribute shows, but his day job is funeral conducting in Wagga. Pictures by Les Smith/supplied
Updated

Cancelled pianist sues orchestra 'for speaking the truth'

Annika Rhoades, Peter Angelopoulos
Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham was removed from an upcoming performance by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over remarks about Gaza. Picture supplied by Orchestre classique de Montréal

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Travellers vote Australian city the best holiday destination in the world

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Unexpected item in bagging area as ALDI launches budget travel website

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Far from being stuffy, this heritage Highlands hotel is playful at heart

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What's new in cruises; our top hotels; and why Aussies will travel for love

Sarah Falson
What's new in cruises; our top hotels; and why Aussies will travel for love

Qatar Airways to buy stake in Virgin Australia, boost international flights

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Virgin Australia staff stand in front of a Virgin Australia aircraft.
The Senior
Fronditha helps meet the needs of culturally diverse aged care recipients
Fronditha Care Templestowe resident Nancy Komninos with staff member Robinah Nayiga. Picture supplied
Eileen Wood
Is the pension enough for even a basic retirement? 'No', say retirees
Eileen Wood
Cost of living hikes have made a good retirement increasingly out of reach of many older Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Money guru weighs in on how your house could help pay for your retirement
Retirees hold an estimated $1.3 trillion worth of housing equity.
Anthony Caggiano
Retirement may be easier if you use the equity in your home to help fund your lifestyle, a report finds. Picture Esther Ann/Unsplash.
The Land

Mumblebone's top ram to SA: 'I probably expected to pay more to be honest'

Paul Dooley, Tamworth, Chad Taylor, Mumblebone, Scott Thrift, AWN, and Martin Simmons, Elders, with the top-priced ram. Picture by Rebecca Nadge
Rebecca Nadge

Last sons ever to be offered by deceased sire top Rockingham bull sale

Helen de Costa
The top-priced bull Rockingham Trundle T254, with Dean Hague, Rockingham Santa Gertrudis, Euabalong West, and Nutrien agents John Settree and Hamish Adlington. Photo by Helen De Costa.

Grafton steers easier, heifers cheaper - in line with market conditions despite best spring grass growing season in decades

Jamie Brown
Wendy and Paddy Feneley, Lower Southgate, with Ken McNamara, Seelands, at the Grafton store sale on Thursday where the Feneleys sold these Charbray heifers by a Jomanda Brahman bull, 273.8kg at eight months, for 278c/kg or $761.

Life & Style

Because sometimes you just need a good snack
Friendly anchovies. Picture supplied
Bec Vrana Dickinson
Cult US store pop-up leaves fans with a chip on their shoulder
Madilyn McKinley
Australians were excited to finally try a Crumbl Cookie straight from the US, only to find they were a week-old and cost $17.50. Picture by Crumbl Cookies
These are the best chocolate chip cookies in Australia
Carla Mascarenhas
Chocolate chip cookies. Picture by Karleen Minney
Car Expert

Cessnock hoping to attract Supercars race after Bathurst 500 flop

Jay Suvaal with Hunter motor racing identity Wayne Russell last year. Facebook picture
Michael Parris

Australian Grand Prix preparations rev up: Here's what you need to know

Sophia Baker
The Australian Grand Prix is back in Melbourne for 2024, with Oscar Piastri keen to return. Pictures by Zak Mauger/Motorsport Images/Sipa USA/Shutterstock
Analysis

Does the NSW government want Supercars to go ahead?

Michael Parris
Contractors pack up race infrastructure in Shortland Esplanade in March. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Councillors steer clear of making Newcastle Supercars decision
Analysis
A race car heading down Shortland Esplanade. File picture
Michael Parris
Survey says: majority not in favour of Newcastle 500 continuing
Sam Rigney
Tim Carver and his mates enjoying the action from their balcony in Zaara Street, Newcastle East earlier this year. Picture by Simone De Peak
Review
Photos from Newcastle Supercars concert featuring Hilltop Hoods and Thelma Plum
Josh Leeson
Hilltop Hoods
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Photos from the Newcastle Supercars concert as Icehouse, Screaming Jets deliver red-hot night

Josh Leeson
Scenes from the Newcastle Supercars concert on Friday, March 10, 2023. Picture Peter Lorimer

Extra bus drivers and police called in for Supercars weekend

Sage Swinton
Emmanuel Genlot of Keolis Downer, Nigel Blunden of Supercars, Roger Weeks from Transport for NSW, Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna and councillor Peta Winney-Baartz. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers