Cessnock West Public School teacher-librarian Jae Rolt has been voted Australia’s Favourite Librarian.
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Research highlights unaffordable living
A rental affordability snapshot of Cessnock and surrounding regions has found minimal housing available for anyone living on a low ...
Alecia’s got the world at her feet
Nulkaba’s Alecia McCallum has been selected as a NSW state finalist in the Miss World Australia beauty pageant.
Stranger danger alert at Millfield
Police attached to Central Hunter Local Area Command are conducting an investigation after two 11-year-old boys were approached by a ...
Weston Art Show celebrates 50 years
The Weston Art Show, the second-oldest art show in the Hunter region, turns 50 this year.
Spare your time, or your change for the Salvos
The Salvation Army is asking members of the public to donate their time to collect during its annual ...
Interim general manager appointed
Gosford City Council director of works Stephen Glen has accepted the position of interim general manager at Cessnock ...
Theatre production targets young drivers
A unique and compelling theatre production about road safety presented by the Sydney Theatre Company and NRMA Motoring and Services ...
Romance blossomed in the halls
There must be something in the water at Cessnock High School, with many stories of long-lasting romances coming ...
Great response to Jobs Drive
The Cessnock-Maitland Disability Jobs Drive held during April secured 41 jobs for people with disabilities – 11 more ...
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MEGA GALLERY: The week in pictures
Take a photo tour across the Fairfax regional network to see the week in photos.
Weekend trivia: Mega quiz
It's the weekend. Time to kick back, relax and spend time with family and friends. But first, try ...
Local Sport
Cessnock Goannas maintain good form
The Cessnock Goannas continued their winning way when they scored a solid 34-18 victory over an enthusiastic Lakes ...
Late try seals tough victory for Bulldogs over Wests
A bustling try by second rower Jay Stevens in the last couple of minutes allowed the Kurri Alfabs Bulldogs to ...
Eva sprints her way into club history
Cessnock Little Athletics member Eva Neville recently became the first athlete in the club’s history to compete at ...
Weston Bears remain second after win over Lakes
The Weston Bears maintained second position on the ladder in the NBN Football League after a 2-1 win over Lakes ...
Two-point loss for Abermain Hawks
The Abermain Hawks were gallantly defeated 28-26 by Stroud at Howe Park on Sunday.
Cessnock Hornets honour long serving member
Cessnock Hornets life member Bryce Simpson reached a prominent milestone against Maitland at Turner Park on Sunday, playing his 300th ...
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Olivia Newton-John loses older sister Rona
Rona Newton-John, the older sister of Olivia Newton-John, has died in the US.The 70-year-old British-born and Melbourne-raised model and actress ...
Nature's gift is not yet history
Sir David Attenborough has not given up on us saving the planet, writes Scott Hannaford.
Battle not over for women returning home
PTSD hits female soldiers just as hard as it hits men, but attention given to Australia's returned servicewomen is scant ...
Union fails to meet expectations
It was the wedding of the year and the star-studded guest list proved it.
$5.5b indigenous reforms 'at risk'
Schools Minister Peter Garrett issues warning over funding for indigenous programs.
Missing bushwalker reward
The relative of a Canadian missing in Koscuiszko National Park has offered a $10,000 reward.
Women
Zelie's inspirational life
Zelie Bullen, an animal trainer, stunt woman, mum and wife and now authors chats to Donna Kelly.
Betty dedicates 60 years to hockey
South Australian woman Betty Cousins honoured for her 60 years service to hockey.
Carving a new career in hospitality
Writer Donna Kelly chats with scholar Jackie Airey, from Victoria, who took on a unique tree change.
Bianca’s an inspiration
Cyclist and Cerebal Palsy sufferer Bianca Woolford is doing herself and her family proud.
Lorna shocked by her garden award
Surprise award for keen gardener, Lorna Reynoldson from New South Wales.
Art exhibition is all in the family
Distance is no barrier for Alex Hibble's family who will join from parts of Australia to present an ...
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Indigenous women’s support group launches in Cessnock next week
Cessnock City's Australia Day celebrations
GALLERY: Australia Day reader photo competition
A special day at East Cessnock
East Cessnock Bowling Club held dual celebrations for the opening of its new covered green and the unfurling ...
Entertainment
Looking the part
Noomi Rapace shows again in crime thriller Dead Man Down that she is the ultimate chameleon.
A tiger by the tail
Bill Westenhofer won an Oscar for best visual effects for his extraordinary work bringing the digital tiger Richard ...
Designs on a masterpiece
No stone was left unturned by Baz Luhrmann's inspired crew when creating The Great Gatsby's epic parties.
Instant opinions the preferred Cannes currency
Three-hour screenings, scoffing pizza in the rain, dodging publicists and ambush marketers - the French Riviera film festival isn't all ...
Life & Style
Bouris fired up over low-fee super
Mark Bouris' Yellow Brick Road is hoping to capture a slice of the $1.5 trillion in superannuation savings ...
Daily horoscopes: Friday, May 24
Read Alison Moroney's daily stars for Friday May 24, 2013.
How to have a functional family
Having a connected family is beneficial to a child's sense of identity and the parents and the extended ...
Time to drop the body labels?
Opinion: Why we should stop calling models larger than sample size 'curvy', 'voluptuous' and worst of all... 'real ...
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Opinion
Back when it was called a thunderbox
Writer Donna Kelly can't remember nightmen but she sure knows a lot about dunnies - even that they ...
Live life to the fullest
Funerals can be wonderful celebrations of life, writer Donna Kelly shares.
Labor sets a booby-trap as it heads for the door
Trap. Wedge. Trick. Ploy. All these words have been used to describe Wayne Swan's latest federal budget.
Uni reform to hurt students
Four in five university students must work to support their studies, juggling an average of 16 hours of ...
The waiting game
Donna Kelly, like most people, wishes doctors had more time in the day to treat their patients.
Councils have to lift their game - and their sights
Travel
Fashion to a tea
Sheriden Rhodes discovers a new level of fashion consumption at London's Berkeley Hotel.
Making a sea change
On World Cancer Day, Holland America Line announced its On Deck for a Cause campaign, a fund-raiser for ...
Tripologist: Overcome your fear of flying
Aerophobia is a serious condition, but there are strategies to help you control it.
When your cover is a disconnect
Beware the tight flight connection - it could end up costing you.