Oatley cousins miss dressage final, Hockeyroos beat Argentina, Opals comeback over Japan, Turrin sixth in coxless pairs.
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Earthquake shakes up Muswellbrook
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was felt throughout the Muswellbrook Shire on Thursday afternoon.
Shot fired in neighbour dispute
Police allege one man fired a slug gun at another man's house following a road rage incident at ...
Long Tan pride
The heroic efforts of Aussies during Long Tan will not be forgotten
Live coverage: Day nine of the Newcastle child sexual abuse royal commission
Rolling coverage at the Newcastle Royal Commission public hearing into child sexual abuse.
Flashback Friday: Hunter weddings and anniversaries | photos
Happy snaps from the many weddings and anniversaries celebrated in the Hunter.
Hunter Breakfast | Friday, August 12, 2016
Woman falls and hits head after bag snatch
Woman falls to the ground and hits her head after man tries to snatch her bag.
Spencer Turrin sixth in rowing final
Exposing dark secrets of a killer | photos, interactive, video
Discovery of Carly McBride's remains off an Upper Hunter road has uncovered vital clues to who is responsible.
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Flexible workers a major asset
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Property not necessarily right for you
Property is a good investment strategy, but is it right for you?
When tradition is king
The men's domain Thommo's Barber is one of Charlestown's oldest businesses
Eco warrior will help you wipe slate clean
Megan Garnham's Eco Earth Traders aims to help people pursue more sustainable lives.
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Centenary of The Great War
David Dial takes a look at the war news that made headlines this week in 1916.
Power of persuasion earns play time
Year 3 and 4 students wanted a new playground and that's what they'll get.
Regional Focus
Accused murderer 'obsessed' with on-off girlfriend: court
NSW: She was the trusted best friend called upon to perform the "boyfriend test" - and she didn't ...
Exposing dark secrets of a killer
NSW: Discovery of Carly McBride's remains off an Upper Hunter road has uncovered vital clues to who is ...
State buys back BHP Billition's Caroona coal mine
NSW: The rich black soils of the Liverpool Plains will be protected from one of the world’s biggest ...
Fairfax Front Pages | Friday, August 12, 2016
Fairfax front pages from across the nation.
National
Police standoff sparked as 'armed' man holed up in house in Seven Hills
A man has been arrested after a lengthy stand-off with police in Sydney's west on Thursday.
Roads could generate solar-powered electricity under proposal
Gridlocked roads might not seem the obvious place to build mini-power plants but one company has different ideas
Priest filled three wheelie bins with discarded pornography, royal commission hears
A priest who wanted to get rid of a large number of pornographic video tapes tried to burn ...
Australian tobacco executive bashed and stabbed in attempted kidnap
Crime syndicates are hitting back at efforts to combat the booming illicit tobacco trade.
Census cyber attacks likely from low-level hacktivists but origins may never be proved, experts say
The cyber attacks that sparked a deliberate shutdown of the Census website on Tuesday night appear to have ...
Census back online nearly 48 hours after outage
Millions of Australians can now complete their census after the ABS finally brought the survey back online on ...
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Opinion
Live coverage: Day nine of the Newcastle child sexual abuse royal commission
Rolling coverage at the Newcastle Royal Commission public hearing into child sexual abuse.
Putting our energy into change will create jobs
Being willing to act when brave ‘rock boat’
Readers have their say. Email yours to letters@theherald.com.au (include name, number and suburb).
Short Takes
Readers have their say. Text yours to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb)
Power play a shock for Baird’s big spenders
The chaotic and crazy donut game
Topics: The Donut game, seeking the truth and seaweed beer.
Entertainment
Weekend Planner, August 13-14, 2016
Your guide to what's happening this weekend in and around Newcastle and the Hunter.
Life & Style
Long Tan pride
The heroic efforts of Aussies during Long Tan will not be forgotten
TALKING TASSIE
Plethora of shows for new and old
Rate your wealth: are you as financially stable as you think?
Many Australians are not as wealthy as they think they are.
University students, you are being watched
Students of Australia, you are being watched. Not only in the lecture hall, but every time you log ...
Lead teacher's troubled past behind her as she receives top education award
Donna Loughran knows the challenges facing her students better than most.
Travel
Narrowboating in Yorkshire: The world's slowest boat is the best way to experience Yorkshire
There is nothing quick about narrowboating and that's how it should be.
Travel deals: Save $3000 on AAT Kings' 21-day Spirit of New Zealand cruise holiday
Grab a last minute deal and save a massive $3000 a couple on select departures of AAT Kings' ...
Travel deals: Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali package includes up to $2250 in bonus value
Couldn't you do with a little Nusa Dua? This package includes up to $2250 in bonus value.
Travel deals: Save more than $500 on a five-night Fiji holiday
With a 45 per cent discount on accommodation, this deal represents savings of more than $500 a person ...