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SUNDAY SESSION: Vincent Street Kitchen and Bar has introduced Sunday afternoon live entertainment, with Tyler John performing this week.

What's on around Cessnock and beyond

1hr ago

GRATEFUL: Motorcycle crash survivor Mathew Brown met Cessnock paramedics Jason Sattler, Keely Bridge, Luke Hofman and Matt Stephenson on Monday.

Crash survivor says thank you

Krystal Sellars

MAP: The NSW Government's Strategic Statement on Coal Exploration and Mining has identified 178 square kilometres near Wollombi as a potential release area for coal exploration.

Feedback sought on Wollombi coal plan

Krystal Sellars

CHALLENGE: Some of the 285-strong field that took part in the Wollombi Wild Ride on Saturday. See more pictures from the ride at cessnockadvertiser.com.au.

Event rides COVID wave

Krystal Sellars

MUST-SEE: Local blues-rock band Outback Radio will perform at the first CPAC Studio Sounds on Friday, October 9.

WHAT'S ONCurtains up: Live music is back at CPAC

Krystal Sellars

FUNDING: Cessnock Tennis Club was a beneficiary of the previous round of the NSW Government's Infrastructure Grants program, receiving $140,000 towards multi-sport courts.

Grant applications close soon

SHOWCASE: Hunter Valley Art Fair organisers Suellyn Connolly and Kim Lundy are looking forward to the event at Pokolbin Hall this weekend.

WHAT'S ONArt fair the 'perfect escape'

SUNDAY SESSION: Vincent Street Kitchen and Bar has introduced Sunday afternoon live entertainment, with Tyler John performing this week.

What's on around Cessnock and beyond

1hr ago

GRATEFUL: Motorcycle crash survivor Mathew Brown met Cessnock paramedics Jason Sattler, Keely Bridge, Luke Hofman and Matt Stephenson on Monday.

Crash survivor says thank you

Krystal Sellars

Ben hard at work in the Junior MasterChef Australia kitchen. Picture: SUPPLIED

Watch out, here comes Junior MasterChef Australia

Fancy a four-flight drop on a bedsheet rope ladder?

DIGESTFancy a four-flight drop on a bedsheet rope ladder?

The National Debt Helpline is anticipating a surge in calls for financial hardship due to an upcoming decrease in JobSeeker. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'Calm before the storm': Surge in calls to debt helpline expected

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

States need to 'do their bit' and open borders: McCormack

Vale Susan Ryan. Photo: Rohan Thompson

DIGESTShe was an influencer before the term even existed

The NSW South Coast, where many Canberrans are expected to take a break during the school holidays. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Travel less risky when people take good COVID-19 habits with them, experts say

Jasper Lindell

Oh! Really?

DIGESTProof in a year of shocks, we can still be shocked

Alex Crowe

Do not sit on the fence and do not go gently

DIGESTDo not sit on the fence and do not go gently

Janine Graham

When brides, borders and recorders combine

DIGESTWhen brides, borders and recorders combine

Janine Graham

WINNING FEELING: Cessnock players celebrate after defeating Wests in round three of the 2020 season. Picture: Alex Deck

Goannas to meet Wests in first semi

Michael Hartshorn
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CHALLENGE: Some of the 285-strong field that took part in the Wollombi Wild Ride on Saturday. See more pictures from the ride at cessnockadvertiser.com.au.

Event rides COVID wave

Krystal Sellars

Becoming only the second man in St Kilda's history to coach a premiership team would be the crowning glory on a glittering career for Brett Ratten. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONSt Kilda doing it for the love of coach Ratts

Howard Kotton

WINNING FEELING: Cessnock players celebrate after defeating Wests in round three of the 2020 season. Picture: Alex Deck

Goannas to meet Wests in first semi

1hr ago

Bears, Bulls, Griffins, Colts and Goannas win titles | PHOTOS

Bears, Bulls, Griffins, Colts and Goannas win titles | PHOTOS

Rod Thompson and Michael Hartshorn

Minor premiers Morpeth will be chasing the premiership double in the U/13-2 grand final against Raymond Terrace.

Maitland and Coalfields teams chase junior league premierships

Michael Hartshorn

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Listen to Australia's newest podcast - The Voice of Real Australia

Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Listen to Australia's newest podcast - The Voice of Real Australia

Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

The NSW South Coast, where many Canberrans are expected to take a break during the school holidays. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Travel less risky when people take good COVID-19 habits with them, experts say

Jasper Lindell

Take a walk through the treetops. Picture: Supplied

Glamp with koalas at new home among the gumtrees

Explore Travel

Take in downtown Perth at night on your next holiday. Picture: Shutterstock

Deals of the Week: $650 off Crown Metropol stay | Green Island and more

Explore Travel

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are helping lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year.

Pink Up Your Town for breast care nurses

Since 1924, Royal Far West (RFW) has been committed to connecting kids like Lucas living in rural and remote areas of Australia with the care they need. Names and images have been changed to protect privacy.

Helping country kids reach their full potential

Emma Brown

Real support: There are over 100,000 children living in rural and remote Australia in need of mental and developmental support.

Far from help is not far from hope

Emma Brown

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are helping lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year.

Pink Up Your Town for breast care nurses

Spring clean your life and finances

Spring clean your life and finances

Emma Brown

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

Emma Brown

SUNDAY SESSION: Vincent Street Kitchen and Bar has introduced Sunday afternoon live entertainment, with Tyler John performing this week.

What's on around Cessnock and beyond

1hr ago

MUST-SEE: Local blues-rock band Outback Radio will perform at the first CPAC Studio Sounds on Friday, October 9.

WHAT'S ONCurtains up: Live music is back at CPAC

Krystal Sellars

SHOWCASE: Hunter Valley Art Fair organisers Suellyn Connolly and Kim Lundy are looking forward to the event at Pokolbin Hall this weekend.

WHAT'S ONArt fair the 'perfect escape'

SUNDAY SESSION: Vincent Street Kitchen and Bar has introduced Sunday afternoon live entertainment, with Tyler John performing this week.

What's on around Cessnock and beyond

1hr ago

Portrait of Trooper David Nicolson standing beside IED damaged vehicle in Afghanistan. Picture: David Nicolson

WHAT'S ONThings I've seen, places I've been

Claire Hunter

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

CONVEYANCING: What you should know ahead of a sale. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Help to get all the results you need

CONVEYANCING: What you should know ahead of a sale. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Help to get all the results you need

Sydney delivers at auction

Sydney delivers at auction

Sydney delivers at auction

Sydney delivers at auction

Aggressive rise in prices is behind us

Aggressive rise in prices is behind us

HELP: A mortgage broker can take care of all of the paperwork for you.

How to find help to navigate the mortgage minefield

Ruth Lewis

AT HOME: According to RMIT researchers, about 1.3 million older Australians need help with their everyday activities, yet only two thirds have those needs met. Photo - Shutterstock.

Age care must be built on better housing design

SERVICE: Northern Coalfields Community Care Association driver Francis Walden and Cessnock City Library customer and information services team leader Andrew Powell.

Libraries are flourishing this spring

1hr ago

Due to high demand, Cessnock COVID-19 test clinic extended until further notice

FREEDue to high demand, Cessnock COVID-19 test clinic extended until further notice

DETECTION: The BreastScreen NSW bus is at West Cessnock Medical Practice until April 17, 2020.

Community Diary

SERVICE: Northern Coalfields Community Care Association driver Francis Walden and Cessnock City Library customer and information services team leader Andrew Powell.

Libraries are flourishing this spring

1hr ago

Local sport grants up for grabs

Local sport grants up for grabs

Cessnock Men's Probus Club president Garry Hamilton

Probus: Staying connected and active

Ben hard at work in the Junior MasterChef Australia kitchen. Picture: SUPPLIED

Watch out, here comes Junior MasterChef Australia

Bears, Bulls, Griffins, Colts and Goannas win titles | PHOTOS

Bears, Bulls, Griffins, Colts and Goannas win titles | PHOTOS

Minor premiers Morpeth will be chasing the premiership double in the U/13-2 grand final against Raymond Terrace.

Maitland and Coalfields teams chase junior league premierships

David Attenborough. Photo: Shutterstock

David Attenborough joins Instagram, gains 2.5m followers

Photo: Chris Adrian

See the spring snow falls across the country

Parts of missing vessel, the Margrel, washes up on SA beach

Parts of missing vessel, the Margrel, washes up on SA beach

Dani Brown
Jack Manning

WONDERLAND: Spring snow at Jamestown and Peterborough in the South Australia's Mid North. Image: Supplied.

Spring snow falls in South Australia's Mid North

Katrina Muhsin

RAW: Idles are, from left, Mark Bowen (guitar), Jon Beavis (drums), Joe Talbot (vocals), Adam Devonshire (bass), Lee Kiernan (guitar).

Post-punk Idles for a new world reordered

Josh Leeson

DAY OF ACTION: About 200 people attended the 2019 School Strike 4 Climate in Cessnock. This year's event will be held online on September 25.

Letters to the Editor: September 9

Letters to the Editor: August 26

Letters to the Editor: August 26

Letters to the Editor: August 12

Letters to the Editor: August 12

DAY OF ACTION: About 200 people attended the 2019 School Strike 4 Climate in Cessnock. This year's event will be held online on September 25.

Letters to the Editor: September 9

Letters to the Editor: August 5

Letters to the Editor: August 5

ROUGH: A section of Sandy Creek Road.

Letters to the Editor: July 15

National Seniors calls for $10 supplement to help age pensioners access the internet.

Many pensioners don't have skills, confidence or funds to use technology: advocates

Eileen Wood

STEP OUT: Share The Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay is also walking.

Move to put an end to poverty, period

Samara Ross

IN YOUR HANDS: The ability to identify irregular heartbeat is literally at your fingertips thanks to the new Feel the Beat app.

App to help beat irregular heartbeat

Scott Morrison says people returning to Australia may be able to quarantine at home in the future.

Morrison hopeful of home quarantine option

2hrs ago

The PM says the pandemic that's claimed a million lives globally has 'impacted Australia greatly'.

Australia's deaths low amid global toll

2hrs ago

A Senate committee has heard of the devastation of bushfires on Kangaroo Island.

Islanders call for local land management

14m ago

Premier Mark McGowan is still not prepared to set a date for reopening WA's hard interstate borders.

WA eases rules for Victoria, NSW arrivals

19m ago

KEY FINDINGS: New scientifically-designed research shows the value proposition among Australians for the live-ex industry is in fact evenly balanced.

Live export: 'so what' say most Aussies

Shan Goodwin
40m ago

Deputy Victorian Premier and Education Minister James Merlino takes on the mental health portfolio.

Stitt joins reshuffled Andrews ministry

Callum Godde
58m ago

NO RUBBISH HERE: Charlie Schusser and Wayne Jones at the Nowra depot.

A bit of rubbish to brighten up a kids day

Zoe Cartwright
1hr ago

Mick de Brenni's department didn't explain his changes to sports grants, a review says.

Qld sports grants changes 'not recorded'

Marty Silk
1hr ago

Elizabeth and Christine Sutton, Wattle Farm with the top priced stud ram of the sale, purchased by Talkook Border Leicesters, Crookwell for $4500. Photo: Supplied

Wattle Farm Border Leicesters sell to $4500

Olivia Calver
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Low supplies are boosting wool prices and the AuctionsPlus online selling platform has had one of its busiest weeks to date.

Online selling system has one of its busiest weeks to date

Michael McManus, AuctionsPlus
2hrs ago

Elders auctioneer Andrew Meara with buyer Selena Richardson, top price vendor Thomas Youlden, Elders agent Peter Sealy and Ruth Sanders of Youlden Valley. Photo: Supplied

No kidding, this goat sold for as much as a bull

Lucy Kinbacher

GOING UP: Climbing plants can bring so much to a garden.

Consider scaling the heights for practicality and design

John Gabriele

The family road trip can be a lot of fun, but proper preparation is key. Picture: Warner Bros

OPINIONAre we there yet? Surviving family road trips

Christy Kidner

SAFETY SEWN UP: Always ensure shared spaces are clear of dangerous items and materials.

Hazard prevention at home can help pin down problems

Dr Anne Fawcett