HOUSE OF THE WEEK: A mansion above the Merewether baths with its own indoor lap pool.
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Thousands of oysters stolen
Karuah farmers suspect thieves had knowledge of oyster industry.
M1 shut after fatal car, truck crash
A truck and car collided shortly after 10am near Reeves Street, authorities say.
Hunter schools win millions to fix up
Five Hunter schools will share in major maintenance funds announced on Tuesday.
Pizza hold-up charges
It will be alleged he threatened staff before fleeing with an amount of cash.
Hunter Breakfast | May 2
Your morning news snapshot from around regional Australia and beyond.
Man stable after machinery fall
He suffered leg injuries.
New paediatric unit is family-friendly
Group home care concerns
‘Upper Hunter turnaround’
“Business has kicked the 2013/2014 malaise that came with the end of the mining boom," says centre lead ...
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Sydney have the edge
Tired Magpies gain cup lift
Skelton scores Australian best in NSW clean sweep
JUNIORS: National meet record for Wallsend Little Athletics hurdler Tiahna Skelton as NSW win Trevor Billingham Trophy.
Saifiti hungry for early Cup trial
Sew and steady wins
Mulberry and Flax fabric store owner says our rapid lifestyles are driving a resurgence of slower pursuits.
Become a leader: five key steps
Five simple, actionable things that you can do to immediately improve your leadership.
Virtually no limit to the potential of VR
Unreal VR owners say the studio offers businesses and industries unlimited opportunities to adapt the technology to their ...
In their Happy place
Happy Skincare co-founder Phoebe Breckell says a personal need for a product was the start of the business.
Affordable housing a win for all
Nothing focuses the political class like clear trends in the polls, and the number of people who rate ...
How to get the most in transit
Whether you’re after a pump up or a wind down, here some tips to encourage you to maximise ...
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Hunter Breakfast | May 1
Your morning news snapshot from around regional Australia and beyond.
Bubs
See who was hatched in the Hunter.
Regional Focus
The fight to save Qld’s rare desert fish
A herculean effort is under way to save the world's last population of a critically endangered fish in ...
Murray Goulburn to shut plants, write off farmer loans
VIC: Murray Goulburn to shut plants and write off almost $150 million in farmer loans.
Land for 10 bucks!
QLD: A small town in north-west Queensland is selling 800sqm blocksof land for $10 apiece.
Dramatic change to HECS to affect 200,000 graduates
University graduates will be forced to pay back their HECS debts when they start earning just $42,000 a ...
National
No bail for security guard accused of act of indecency with girl, 3
In the midst of the pre-Christmas rush, security guard Mohammad Hassan Al Bayati??? led a three-year-old girl from ...
Gas companies find out politics affects markets too
Malcolm Turnbull had been sliding towards this outcome all along, given no comfort by gas industry insouciance.
'Huge surge': How we're beating skyrocketing energy prices
Fears about rising energy prices have driven consumers and businesses to install solar panels at the fastest rate ...
New Sydney high-rise school for 1200 students revealed
A 14-storey high school will be built in inner Sydney as the government scrambles to meet a surge in enrolments.
Audi stolen at gunpoint in Balgowlah carjacking found in Auburn
The sports car that was stolen during a test drive in Sydney's north-east on Wednesday night, sparking a high-speed car ...
ATO boss to hit companies with $4b in tax bills post reappointment
Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan will get another seven years at the head of the Australian Taxation Office, with the agency ...
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Opinion
Pope’s view
A black panther bounty and yowie sightings
Topics: Don't annoy the panthers; tales of yowies from Barrington Tops to Eden.
Amazing machine makes new coal in hours
Entertainment
Groovin the Moo 2017 in Maitland | photos
The day in photos by Fairfax's Jonathan Carroll.
Groovin the Moo 2017: your photos
Maitland is ready to Moo again.
Hunter Anzac Day dawn services | video
Watch Tuesday morning's commemorations as they happened.
Violent Soho proves their place
Review: Violent Soho, Groovin' The Moo, Maitland
Life & Style
Right on trend: Newcastle’s food fads
Food in Newcastle has been going in and out of style, but it's guaranteed to raise a smile
A coming of age | interactive
Hit the garden for some cross training
Gardening has surprising health benefits.
House of the Week | Wallsend | Photos
A star is reborn: Iona takes a bow
Julie’s recipe: keep it simple
Central Coast resident Julie Goodwin has thrived since becoming a celebrity chef
Digging into digital media culture
Travel
Why is Yamba so popular
Great coffee, live music, fresh fish and the mighty Clarence River
Indian river cruises: Down the Ganges with G Adventures
A new Ganges River cruise offers a chance to step off the tourist map and back in time.
Tips for female travellers: The women's movement
Female travellers face unique challenges, but also unique advantages.
Cheap flights to Thailand, Bali, NZ and more in Jetstar sale
Jetstar have announced a sale on international flights, with tickets to Bangkok from Melbourne or Sydney for under ...