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Changed traffic conditions on Main Road, Heddon Greta
Revivalism: the bluesy burlesque collision show heading to Maitland
Chloe Coleman
EXUBERANT: Sophie Cook as Rev Legs 11.11 (left) and Lauren Mac (right) as Mother Superior Stigmata. Picture: Simone De Peak.
Survey highlights environmental benefits following Paxton project
What's on around Cessnock and beyond: May 25-31
IT'S BACK: A previous Hunter Valley Avicultural Society bird sale at Cessnock Civic Indoor Sports Centre. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
'Landmark tourism opportunity': Cyclists call for Bimbadeen upgrade
Krystal Sellars
POTENTIAL: Local cyclists Martin Parker and Steve Whitby at Bimbadeen Lookout. The graffiti on the guardrail has been painted over since this picture was taken.
Opinion
Students share vision for the Cessnock LGA
Mayor of Cessnock, Cr Jay Suvaal
Mayor of Cessnock, Cr Jay Suvaal
Wollombi ruled out as coal exploration area
Krystal Sellars
Wollombi village. Picture: Marina Neil
Too many lost furry friends
Chloe Coleman
RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP: Cessnock City Council ranger Carissa Drew with her dog Nikolaj. Rangers are calling for responsible pet ownership as too many pets have out of date details. Picture: Krystal Sellars.
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
History
Unlocking the Past: Chinaman's Hollow has a deep, rich history
STUNNING: The Liquidambar trees lining Cessnock Road, which cuts the Chinamans Hollow parklands in half, are ablaze with colour at this time of year.
Kimberly O'Sullivan
Anzac coo-ee echoes in country Australia
Stephanie Gardiner
Gilgandra locals re-enacted the Coo-ee March in 1987 and 2015.
Photos
Throwback Thursday: 20 photos from the Hunter's history
HISTORY: Hexham bridge
Unlocking the Past
Unlocking the Past: Chinaman's Hollow has a deep, rich history
STUNNING: The Liquidambar trees lining Cessnock Road, which cuts the Chinamans Hollow parklands in half, are ablaze with colour at this time of year.
Kimberly O'Sullivan
Unlocking the Past: Ellalong earthquake was felt far and wide
Kimberly O'Sullivan
'FEAR AND CONFUSION': Patrons were enjoying a Saturday night at the Ellalong Hotel on August 6, 1994 when the earthquake struck, causing damage to the historic building. Picture: Cessnock City Library Local Studies Collection
Unlocking the Past: Cessnock's early stone mason
Kimberly O'Sullivan
DEAD CENTRE OF TOWN: W. J. Lane in his stone quarry and monumental works business in Vincent Street, Cessnock in 1909. Picture: Cessnock City Library Local Studies Collection
Politics
Tasmania to increase parliament numbers
Tasmania's lower house will increase to 35 MPs under a plan supported by all sides of politics.
Ethan James • 51m ago
NSW premier makes first budget commitment
Jack Gramenz • 1hr ago
Dominic Perrottet has made his first commitment ahead of next month's NSW budget.
Labor urges China to drop trade barriers
Paul Osborne • 2hrs ago
Australia has called on China to remove trade restrictions as a first step to mending relations.
National
Second COVID booster eligibility expanded
A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.
Andrew Brown
Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school
Marco Bello • 2hrs ago
Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo
Digest
Dutton's day as leader seems likely to arrive
Olivia Ireland • 1hr ago
Peter Dutton likely to be the next leader of the Liberal party. Picture: Keegan Carroll
World
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know
Battles being fought in eastern Ukraine could determine the country's fate.
1hr ago
Ardern sells NZ on Colbert Late Show
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
Jacinda Ardern has been spruiking New Zealand tourism on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school
Marco Bello • 2hrs ago
Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo
Australian of the Year
Nine inspiring Aussies leading the way
Sue and Lloyd Clarke, Queensland's 2022 Australians of the Year, used daughter Hannah Clarke's footprints, below, as an emblem for their anti-family violence foundation, Small Steps 4 Hannah.
Our 'can-do' community champions
Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Free
When life's work creates a lasting legacy
Bruce French's 55 years of research into edible plants has culminated in a global database. Mr French, below, is Tasmania's Senior Australian of the Year for 2022. Picture: Brodie Weeding

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