A sustainable career
After working in the private sector for more than 30 years, Willow Forsythwas drawn to study at the University of Newcastle because... Read Story
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Mid Century glamour
The renowned 1960s residence has been lovingly renovated and restored. When Kym Cowley went to inspect the iconic Hudson House in New Lambton Heights in 2012, she had no intention of buying it. In fact, she was just about to put a deposit on a home in Hamilton South. “I just wanted to have a... Read Story Read StoryWine news
Celebrating outstanding service and achievements with Legends Awards The annual Legends Awards united more than 360 industry professionals and guests from the Hunter Valley wine and tourism industry. The awards honour the region’s rich and vibrant history, celebrating the lasting influence and legacy of those who contribute outstanding service to the industry. The pinnacle of... Read Story Read StoryWho’s buying, who’s selling?
A look behind the scenes of the region’s property market. By Jonathan Chancellor. Frangipani House Frangipani House, the 1918 post-Federation residence in the Cooks Hill conservation area has been listed for sale, seeking $3.3m through Natalie Tonks and Paula Ashcroft of Presence. Located on Corlette Street, the five-bedroom, three-bathroom house comes with frangipani trees out... Read Story Read StoryWhat’s On in Newcastle
From the Upper Hunter to Newcastle and up and down the coast: here is what’s happening in November. Christmas Lights Spectacular 1 November – 26 January | This Christmas season, the Hunter Valley Gardens has lit up with the biggest Christmas lights display in Australia, featuring more than four million lights. In addition to strings of fairy... Read Story Read Story
Happy Hump Day
Just five years ago Michelle was a stay-at-home mum and part-time cake decorator. Today from her 40-hectare property near Muswellbrook, she runs the... Read Story
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Bolstering the Community
Nelson Bay yoga teacher Skye Swan is partnering with not for-profit organisation, Frontline Yoga, to deliver weekly trauma awareness classes for... Read Story
The Grape Escape
Digging her hands into the rich, fertile soil overlooked by the majesty of the Brokenback Range, Anne Greenway knew she had come... Read Story
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Chukka Chicks
A sunny Sunday afternoon in a picturesque, but very dry corner of the New South Wales Hunter Valley: The familiar ‘thwack’ of... Read Story
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Lee & Brett
15 September 2018 Lee and Brett are not your typical couple,who plan their wedding day for months in advance. Lee... Read Story
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Sabrina & Daniel
18 August 2018 Sunflowers played a starring role in the wedding of Sabrina and Daniel and we had to ask... Read Story
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Therese & Brad
7 April 2018 Therese and Brad said they felt blown away when they realized how much thought and effort their guests had put... Read Story
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Nikki & James
24 February 2018 ”Slow down and take it all in” is the advice that Nikki would give to all brides-to-be... Read Story
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Ashlee & Nick
14 April 2018 “We had a beautiful surprise with the weather. Not only did we have all four seasons in... Read Story
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