The Scone Advocate
Thursday, 25 April 2024
The Scone Advocate's complete view of property
Singleton averages 321c/kg for 2368 weaner cattle
Grant Whatham, Hunter Stock Land, Branxton, Dougal and Josh Evans, Riverside, Vacey and Shannon McCormack, HSL with the Evans family's champion pen of 9 Angus heifers that made 300c/kg to return $1000. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
Simon Chamberlain
In Depth
REVEALED: The health funding crisis harming our kids
Dan Berryman and son Charlie. Picture: Les Smith
Carla Mascarenhas
Champion stallion Lonhro dies at his home 'Kelvinside' in the Upper Hunter
Virginia Harvey
An Australian icon on the racecourse and in the breeding barn, Australian Horse Of The Year and champion Australian sire Lonhro, with groom Dean Griesheimer, on parade at Kelvinside, Aberdeen. Picture by Virginia Harvey
Comment
These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day
Brett Wild and Mark Leatham
Bianca Sibbald is ex-Navy, married to a sailor, has three young children and is the author of the "Someone I Love is in Defence" series of story, activity and colouring-in books for the young children of military families. Picture by someoneiloveisindefence.com.au
Property
Daniel Johns playing waiting game with sale of his first investment property
Jade Lazarevic
Ex-Silverchair star Daniel Johns is yet to find a buyer for a property in Merewether he bought back in 1996. Picture supplied
How a regional centenarian is celebrating Passover
Emily Anderson
Each year, 100-year-old Ruth Phillips travels to Melbourne from her Northern NSW home in Gleniffer to celebrate the Jewish festival Passover. Picture supplied
Hunter raid leads to commercial drug supply charge
Singleton courthouse. File picture by Marina Neil
Bridgerton stars turn up in regional NSW to launch Netflix's latest season
Briannah Devlin
Luke Newton who plays Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan who stars as Penelope Featherington and Bridgerton's showrunner Jess Brownell at Netflix's season three launch in Bowral. Picture by Getty Images for Netflix
'Very serious': sentence upheld over attack on woman in Scone street
Newcastle courthouse. File picture
Nick Bielby
Dolfina Cup 2024: world class polo played at Ellerston from 24-28 April
Newsroom
The 2023 Dolfina Cup winners.
Grass identification and pasture management workshops
Louise Nichols
Grass identification workshop at Baerami Wednesday 1 May. This event is run by Hunter Local Land Services and is free.
Sydney Olympic entertainment riders reunion in Scone: an event to remember
Louise Nichols
Reenactment of the opening ceremony ride. Picture Archie Constable
The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground
Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Steve Evans
Upper Hunter Anzac Day services
Louise Nichols
Upper Hunter Anzac Day services
Photos
Faces in the crowd: Ken Chillingworth Oval the place to be
The Leader was at Ken Chillingworth Oval to capture the Saturday afternoon happening.
Mark Bode
Woman recovering after head-on crash at Scone bypass
Madeline Link
Emergency services are at the scene of a two-car crash near the Scone bypass. Picture by Simon McCarthy
New state-of-the-art fire engine arrives at Denman Fire & Rescue
Newsroom
New fire truck for Denman Fire & Rescue Station. Picture supplied
Hunter vertical farming business helps lower the cost of living
Matthew Kelly
A cubic farming module. Picture: Cubic Farms Systems Corp.
Singleton Greyhounds to bank on their youth
Singleton young guns Gabe Stafa, pictured diving in for a try, Jack Smyth (inset left) and Jai Davies (inset right).
Michael Hartshorn
Have Your Say
Australia, it's time we had a heart-to-heart. How are you feeling?
Acm Newsroom
The annual Heartbeat of Australia survey is a special collaboration between media company ACM - the publisher of this masthead - and the University of Canberra's News and Media Research Centre.
Why showing up means so much on Anzac Day
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
RSL Ambassador Pete Rudland with his son Talon and daughter Elkie on Anzac Day in 2023. Picture supplied
Updated
Five teens charged after anti-terror raids in Sydney
Anna McGuinness Peter Angelopoulos
The joint counter terrorism team arresting a person after executing search warrants in Sydney on April 24. Picture supplied

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National
What time shops open on Anzac Day
The Anzac Day public holiday on April 25 brings some changes to normal retail trading hours. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness
The women who camped on the beach to protect a harbour from WWII bombs
Simon McCarthy • 2hrs ago
Valerie Blackett had perhaps the most important wartime job in Australia.
Ex-servicewoman says RSL clubs are 'more than pints, parmies and pokies'
Anna Houlahan
Volunteer national ambassador for the RSL Cherisa Pearce. Picture RSL
Five boys charged following Sydney terrorist attack
William Ton and Tess Ikonomou • 51m ago
Counter-terrorism police arrested seven alleged members of a violent extremist group in Sydney. (Nsw Police/AAP PHOTOS)
Thousands gather in Melbourne to honour Anzacs
Holly Hales • 1hr ago
A large crowd gathered outside the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne in chilly temperatures. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Mary Brennan and Noreen Marshall pairing successful at Scone
A big thank you to the Cancer Council Australia and there initiative called Improve Your Long Game! There is now a sunscreen station at the starters hut near the first and tenth tees for everyone to use. Picture supplied
Dolfina Cup 2024: world class polo played at Ellerston from 24-28 April
Newsroom
The 2023 Dolfina Cup winners.
Sydney Olympic entertainment riders reunion in Scone: an event to remember
Louise Nichols
Reenactment of the opening ceremony ride. Picture Archie Constable

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PropertyView
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Property
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
Jemimah Clegg
Property
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Melissa Kehagias
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Property
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
'Funky': Tina Arena impressed by makeover of her former home now for sale
Melissa Kehagias
The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
Property
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
Jemimah Clegg
The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
Why the c-word is Olivia Colman's friendship litmus test
Amy Martin
Olivia Colman as Edith Swan in Wicked Little Letters. Picture Studiocanal
Have Your Say
Spreading the love: How much Vegemite is too much?
Karen Hardy
February 29 is National Toast Day. Picture Shutterstock
Recommended
Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
1hr ago
Hunter Disability Magazine - April Edition 2024
Hunter Disability Magazine - April Edition 2024
Remote working allows for greater activation of regional talent
A survey conducted by GetApp revealed an overwhelming preference for remote work. Picture by Shutterstock

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Photos and Video
The women who camped on the beach to protect a harbour from WWII bombs
Valerie Blackett had perhaps the most important wartime job in Australia.
Simon McCarthy • 2hrs ago
Why showing up means so much on Anzac Day
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
RSL Ambassador Pete Rudland with his son Talon and daughter Elkie on Anzac Day in 2023. Picture supplied
Opinion
If you need someone to blame, look a little further than the minister
Amanda Vanstone
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Comment
If you need someone to blame, look a little further than the minister
Opinion
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Amanda Vanstone
Opinion
Small business is fighting to merely have a future while govt turns blind eye
Amanda Rose
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Opinion
What choice do we have when it comes to supermarket ripoffs?
Jenna Price
Consumer group CHOICE is calling out "confusing" labels used by supermarkets. Pictures supplied by CHOICE

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Community
'Life Drawing with a Comedian' tours Upper Hunter
'Life Drawing with a Comedian' tours Upper Hunter
Newsroom
Applications now open for Glencore's junior sports clubs funding
Newsroom
Muswellbrook Little Athletics Club a previous Junior Sports Development Program grant recipient. Picture supplied
Real Australia
An open letter to my daughter this International Women's Day
Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
.Five-month old Eadie with mum Grace. Picture by Georgie Newton
Explore
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The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
Luxury
The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
Bronwen Gora • 1hr ago
These airlines have just been ranked as the best for Australians
These airlines have just been ranked as the best for Australians
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Carrie Hutchinson
A side serve of sass at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model Y price cut again in Australia
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Car Expert
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8

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The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Land
Man dies after truck crash in southern NSW
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash on a road in southern NSW. File picture
2hrs ago
Chill hits NSW young cattle market
Karen Bailey
Ginny and Jacinta Hennessy, Adelong Park, Glanmire, sold 100 weaners at Carcoar last Friday. Their top pen made $1235 a head. Photo: Karen Bailey
Minister, it's a yes or no on sheep and goat tag subsidies
Samantha Townsend
Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty with Murray MP Helen Dalton, Les Warren from Griffith saleyards and Griffith Mayor Doug Curran where Ms Moriarty made a $1.4m eID infrastructure announcement. Picture by Allan Wilson.
World
Iran sentences rapper to death over 2022-23 unrest
Toomaj Salehi in his songs supported the months of protests in Iran. (EPA PHOTO)
Parisa Hafezi • 2hrs ago
International team inspects Fukushima treated water
Mari Yamaguchi
The Fukushima plant began releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean in August 2023. (AP PHOTO)
Spooked horses cause rush hour chaos in London
Bizarre scenes unfolded near Buckingham Palace as runaway horses galloped through central London. (AP PHOTO)