The Sense of Team Sport
Most people spend their childhood playing one kind of sport or another. For some kids however, joining a team is... 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
Why Words Matter
Five years after its inception, the Newcastle Writers Festival is stronger than ever, attracting thousands of eager readers and writers... Read Story
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The Sacred Memory of a Dudley Soldier
It took a long silence to create a search that revealed the untold story of a brave great uncle whom... Read Story
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First Impressions Count
Walking along the pathway from the front gate of this property, past the majestic water fountain in a circular garden,... Read Story
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I am here – A place to be me
Not-for-profit respite service I Am Here (formerly known as Hunter BIRO) has been discreetly providing a home-away-from-home for children and... Read Story
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Clear Vision
Stripped back to the bare bones, this rebuilt 50s home, located in one of Merewether’s most highly sought locations, is reminiscent... Read Story
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At One with Nature
Kirsten Woodforth has been an award winning commercial and event photographer for many years. A chance foray into local bush walks... Read Story
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Australia’s Argonauts
Pictured: the exposed gun mounts of HMAS Sydney. Just released is a remarkable publication telling the story of the first cadet-midshipmen to enter... Read Story
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$70,000 for a Needy Cause
Pictured: Joe Gollan, Joanne McCarthy, Mick Breen artist, Jan McDonald Carrie’s Place. It doesn’t make for light holiday reading, but... Read Story
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Flight of the Hurricane
Dedicated warbird enthusiasts headed to Scone Airport, in the Upper Hunter on 12th November, to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience,... Read Story
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