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Wednesday, 24 July 2024
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Your one stop shop for Central North stats: Get the latest following Round 15
(Clockwise from top) Bella Cruickshank, Ben Williams, Nick McCrohon, Charlie Radford and Bailey Swain are among the leading tryscorers and point scorers so far this season.
Samantha Newsam

Valentine house fire, Central Coast bushfire, tearing winds spell a busy day for emergency services

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Simon McCarthy

'Together we've done this': Inspiring power of science and hope

John Hanscombe
Our 2024 Australians of the Year, Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Salty Dingo/National Australia Day Council

Bandido president, Rebels biker charged on Central Coast in state-wide police sting

Simon McCarthy
Raptor Squad police have conducted a sweeping state-wide sting in the last week. Pictures supplied.
Property
Is the tree change over? Home sales in regional Australia take a hit
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
Regional markets in the same states experienced more modest gains or even declines in sales numbers according to the PEXA report. Pic: Shutterstock
Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike
Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
Profitable pastures rely on good management from establishment to grazing
The pasture demonstration site on the Ropa family's Hunter River property near Singleton where regular field day are held. Picture Louise Nichols
Louise Nichols
Cattle 'Auto Weigher' arrives in Australia - making weight gain checks easier
Louise Nichols
Gallagher, territory manager Alan Pacheco-Wright with the company's Auto Weigher on display at the Singleton Field Day.

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Singleton Murray Grey stud achieves top price of $15,000 at Glen Innes sale

Jamie Brown
The purebred Dehavalyn Trojan, from the Ernst family's stud at Singleton, sold for $15,000 to fellow stud breeders Wayne and Amanda Smith, Glenview Murray Greys at Black Mountain, via Armidale. Photo supplied.

Classical music concert comes to All Saints Anglican Church in Singleton

Louise Nichols
Jennifer StGeorge - flute, Anthea Scott-Mitchell - cello and Elizabeth Holowell OAM - violin/viola during a practice session in Newcastle recently. Picture supplied
Greens say no to nuclear power in the Hunter
Louise Nichols
The Greens gather in Burdekin Park.
Exclusive
Defence Housing mandated deadly engineered stone in new homes
A Defence Housing Australia development under construction at Academy Close, Campbell. Inset, a stonemason working with protective equipment. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage
Connor Pearce
Central North stats, results and tables: Get the latest following Round 14
Samantha Newsam
Pirates outside centre Nairn Calder injects himself into the action against the Highlanders.

Cars destroyed in suspicious fire at Hunter hospital, building saved

Cars destroyed in the fire at Muswellbrook Hospital. Picture supplied
Damon Cronshaw

Tears, wrinkles, cancers: Read about ways to protect our ageing skin

GP Dr Adrian Sheen advises ways to protect our skin as we age.
Eileen Wood
Our skin becomes wrinkled and prone to cancers and injuries as we age. Picture Shutterstock

Fatal three-vehicle crash caused by simple error

The aftermath of the three-vehicle crash on the New England Highway at Wingen in April this year. Picture by NBN News
Upper Hunter's electoral office to move from Muswellbrook to Singleton
Louise Nichols
Upper Hunter electorate office now located in Bridge Street Muswellbrook. It is expected to be moved to Singleton.
Peabody's Wambo underground coalmine to close earlier than planned
Peabody's Wambo underground coal mine near Singleton is set to close earlier due to geological condition.
Louise Nichols
The Bridge - drugs and alcohol support service hub opens in Singleton
Louise Nichols
The Bridge Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Support Hubwas officially opened in Singleton by Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi MP and Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore on Thursday.

Australia could play critical role EVs, solar minerals

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 1hr ago
Demand for critical minerals has doubled over five years. Photo: Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS

How to eat like Snoop Dogg ... and what it has to do with the Olympics

Amy Martin
Snoop Dogg has got out of the kitchen and into Olympics mode as a US correspondent. Here are some of the rapper's recipes to sustain you through long hours of Olympics coverage. Pictures by Getty Images, Antonis Achilleos

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National

How 12,000 Aussies kept the nation's Olympic dreams alive

Australian Olympic boxer Marissa Williamson Pohlman. Picture AOC
Anna Houlahan

'Traumatic sight': dog lead used as tourniquet to save shark attack victim

Mardi Borg, Emily Walker & Ruby Pascoe
In response to the shark attack, North Shore Beach has been closed, and police are currently on-site. Picture by Emily Walker
Updated

Young Australian tourist allegedly raped by five men in Paris

Anna Houlahan
Iconic cabaret venue the Moulin Rouge on Paris' Boulevard de Clichy. Picture Dmitry Orlov/Sipa USA

'Feel the sand': Julian Assange has long-awaited family day at the beach

Anna Houlahan
Stella and Julian Assange with their kids Gabriel and Max. Picture X

G Flip celebrates wife's birthday with Aussie vow renewal

Anna Houlahan
Chrishell Stause (left) and G Flip renewed their vows in Melbourne. Picture Instagram/Chrishell Stause

Sport

Your one stop shop for Central North stats: Get the latest following Round 15
(Clockwise from top) Bella Cruickshank, Ben Williams, Nick McCrohon, Charlie Radford and Bailey Swain are among the leading tryscorers and point scorers so far this season.
Samantha Newsam
Opinion
It's not the smashed noses and broken jaws of the '80s. But this is still ugly
Jenna Price
I have loved rugby league for decades. But the State of Origin III biff made me gasp. Picture AAP
Central North stats, results and tables: Get the latest following Round 14
Samantha Newsam
Pirates outside centre Nairn Calder injects himself into the action against the Highlanders.

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Is the tree change over? Home sales in regional Australia take a hit
Property
Regional markets in the same states experienced more modest gains or even declines in sales numbers according to the PEXA report. Pic: Shutterstock
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
Brisbane property auctions: Expert tips for buyers and sellers
Emily Rayner
Peter Burgin in action. Chief Auctioneer at Place Real Estate Agents
Melbourne Suburbs Soar! Eltham & Sandringham Lead Growth
Emily Rayner
"Give me a home amongst the gum trees" - 48 Ryans Road, Eltham, VIC 3095

Mountain magic: five luxe lodgings that have hit the market

Property
The impressive living area at the centre of the Indian Colonial style residence, Cameron Lodge, is the perfect winter hangout. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property

Building or taking on a reno? Construction costs growth at slowest rate in 22 years

Jen Melocco
After years of unprecedented growth, residential construction costs have stablilised. Pic: Shutterstock

Bayside dreaming on a budget: Top Melbourne buys under $600k

Emily Rayner
9/189 Brighton Road, Elwood, VIC 3184

What's On

Smorgasbord of Olympic sport on Nine's menu for Paris Games

Australian swimming golden girl Ariarne Titmus at the 2024 Olympic trials in Brisbane. Picture by Delly Carr
Josh Leeson

Giaan Rooney predicts splash of Olympic gold on the way

Josh Leeson
Giaan Rooney predicts Kaylee McKeown, pictured, will successfully defend her 200m and 100m backstroke Olympic titles in Paris. Picture by Delly Carr

'Misogynistic violence is a festering sore that is not going away': Tim Ayliffe

Karen Hardy
Tim Ayliffe's novels are set in Sydney, a city he loves and hates at the same time. Picture by Mike Bowers

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Photos and Video

Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You'd be surprised how many would

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Independent report casts doubt on Coalition's nuclear time-frame

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Opposition leader Peter Dutton said the high upfront cost of nuclear power could be offset over the lifetime of the power plant. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz and Shutterstock

How to eat like Snoop Dogg ... and what it has to do with the Olympics

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Snoop Dogg has got out of the kitchen and into Olympics mode as a US correspondent. Here are some of the rapper's recipes to sustain you through long hours of Olympics coverage. Pictures by Getty Images, Antonis Achilleos

Comment

Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You'd be surprised how many would
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Researchers surveyed more than 1000 US university students. Picture Shutterstock
Peter Martin • 2hrs ago
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The trusted old political signposts need renewal
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Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton, left, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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Cyber meltdown highlights the breakdown of the social contract
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Passengers at Melbourne Airport faced frustrating delays amid Friday's global IT outage. Picture Getty Images

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Community

Classical music concert comes to All Saints Anglican Church in Singleton

Jennifer StGeorge - flute, Anthea Scott-Mitchell - cello and Elizabeth Holowell OAM - violin/viola during a practice session in Newcastle recently. Picture supplied
Louise Nichols

Special celebration for Graham Tickle at the Aberdeen Sports & Rec Club

Louise Nichols
John Mitchell ( Club Committee member), Alison Bellamy ( Club Manager) with Graham Tickle. Picture supplied

'Malabears' provide comfort to children experiencing traumatic situations

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Kaitlyn (NSW Ambulance), Teagan Rutter (Malabar Resources), Tim Troon (NSW Ambulance), Donna McLaughlin (Malabar Resources). Picture supplied
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Beachside bliss in Europe: The stunning new hotel everyone's talking about
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2024 Lexus NX 250 review

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 price and specs: EV gets new tech, sporty N Line trim

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2024 Renault Megane E-Tech: Discounted price here to stay

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Updated Australia-bound Zeekr 009 EV people mover revealed

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Renault Koleos: Seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty now permanent

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The Senior
Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
Tears, wrinkles, cancers: Read about ways to protect our ageing skin
GP Dr Adrian Sheen advises ways to protect our skin as we age.
Eileen Wood
Our skin becomes wrinkled and prone to cancers and injuries as we age. Picture Shutterstock
Irrepressible Audrey kick starts new line dancing hobby
Audrey Eastgate says you're never too old to boot scoot.
Rowan Cowley
Audrey Eastgate has taken up line dancing at the age of 88. Picture supplied

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The Land

Tensions run high on eID support at NSW Farmers conference

Tensions run high on eID support at NSW Farmers conference
Samantha Townsend • 24m ago

Mutton market mixed with larger supplies but still strong

Alexandra Bernard • 1hr ago
Ray Cheers, ER Cheers and Sons, "Allambie" Goolgowi with a pen of 71 Merino wethers sold for $115.20 at Griffith last Friday. Picture supplied by Callum Stewart, Spencer and Bennett.

A Paragon of performance in $30,000 bull at Gates Performance Genetics sale

Simon Chamberlain • 1hr ago
A Paragon of performance in $30,000 bull at Gates Performance Genetics sale

World

Biden heads to Washington after COVID, ending campaign
Joe Biden is set to address the American people about the road ahead as his campaign ends. Photo: AP PHOTO
Jeff Mason and Susan Heavey • 30m ago
Netanyahu says conditions for Gaza ceasefire 'ripening'
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Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure from a broad swath of Israelis to agree to a ceasefire deal. Photo: AP PHOTO
Harris holds rally, Biden to make Oval Office address
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Vice President Kamala Harris has told a rally the "path to the White House goes through Wisconsin". Photo: AP PHOTO