The Art of Guitar Making
Laura Jackel chats to luthier Matt Semmens about how the Australian Guitar Making School came to be, its bright future... 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
Swirling Bagpipes Come to Aberdeen
Nothing creates excitement and grabs the attention of a crowd like the sights and sounds of massed pipe bands. For... Read Story
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Her Majesty Graces Our Shores
“Cruise ships bring more than 18,000 visitors to Newcastle each year, delivering international and domestic visitors to our pristine beaches... Read Story
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Setting the Benchmark
Newcastle’s justice system has entered a new era, with the opening of a long-awaited courthouse in the heart of the... Read Story
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Free Reign for Landscape Designers
Each year, in late March, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is held in, and around, the elegant, heritage... Read Story
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Annabel’s Special Delivery
Popular journalist and political commentator Annabel Crabb’s accidental second career is as host of political cooking show Kitchen Cabinet, one... Read Story
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Living the Coastal Dream
Defined by its beachfront location, this commanding residence has been designed to capture breathtaking coastal and district views from almost... Read Story
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Brae-Ella of Barrington
History becomes home as the Minters create a haven out of a corn shed and other treasures from yesteryear. Sandy... Read Story
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What is the Value of Repairing a Broken Life?
Destiny Haven’s raison d’être is to repair the lives of women who have been shattered by life-controlling illnesses such as... Read Story
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Bushranger Tracks Across The Hunter Valley
Above: The author dressed as a Police Trooper at Tocal. Photo by Perry Duffin, courtesy of Maitland Mercury. “Hunter Lifestyle... Read Story
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