Singleton Historical Museum reopens to visitors on 6 June
After a much longed-for upgrade, the Singleton Museum will be open on 6 June to unveil a new look including... Read Story
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Stop, sip and savour at Winmark: Cellar door opening on 19 June
Since taking the reins at the former Pooles Rock estate, Karin Adcock has been creating even more reasons to linger longer in Broke. Karin Adcock always wanted a visit to Winmark Wines to feel like an experience. She wanted guests to go away with more than just a bottle of wine or a comfortable night’s... Read Story Read StoryThis must be the place!
Better Homes and Gardens host Johanna Griggs shows Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine around her organic piece of paradise in the Wollombi Valley. Between media commitments, her work on the board of mental health charity Beyond Blue, and the construction company she and husband Todd run together, Johanna Griggs has a lot going on. But... Read Story Read StoryLet’s get cookin’
Sourdough starters, knitting needles, and puzzles have all made a comeback courtesy of self-isolation. Now it’s time for the humble cast iron pot to take the spotlight. Little did Newcastle photographer Peter Lorimer know what size pot he began stirring when he challenged his son Jack to see who could create the best dish in... Read Story Read StoryPastoral paradise
Adding their personal touch to one of Australia’s finest pastoral estates has been a decade-long honour for one Singleton couple. Gaylene and Tony Poke had always wanted to own an “older home”. But when the Singleton couple began their search for an acreage with plenty of outside space for their kids to enjoy, they never... Read Story Read StoryNew life for an old mining site
Local farmer Austin Breiner is busy growing unusual fruit and vegetables and championing the slow food movement. Passion is an overused word these days, but it is one that sits well on Austin Breiner. At 81 he is strong, wiry, bursting with enthusiasm and about halfway through a project that will see his 90-acre property... Read Story Read Story
Maitland Regional Art Gallery re-opened
While there are still some restrictions in place, Maitland Regional Art Gallery is once again open to the public. As... Read Story
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Newcastle Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society was born on the banks of the Franklin River in the mid 70s when people came together... Read Story
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James and Rose and a fine pickle
Cherished family recipes are now being shared, making our breakfasts, lunches and dinners taste so much better. Family recipes from... Read Story
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Having fun in the sand
As a little girl, Lauren would look longingly at her parents’ wedding pictures and dream of a beach wedding –... Read Story
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How green is our valley!
Organic, biodynamic, vegan-friendly, sustainable, natural, preservative-free, sulphur-free, low alcohol, eco-friendly, carbon zero, low intervention, orange. There’s a whole lot going... Read Story
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A labour of love brings great wine and food to Morpeth
Boydell’s restaurant and cellar door is an experience not to be missed. When Jane and Daniel Maroulis purchased their farm... Read Story
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Let’s get cookin’
Sourdough starters, knitting needles, and puzzles have all made a comeback courtesy of self-isolation. Now it’s time for the humble... Read Story
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Kings (and queen) of the kitchen
There’s nothing quite like a $10,000 scholarship that offers flights to London and a stint at one of the world’s... Read Story
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Spectacular sanctuary
Homeowners Anne and Paul’s stunning new home on the Central Coast was built with more than their family of four... Read Story
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