The Scone Advocate
Sunday, 19 May 2024
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Inquest into how Upper Hunter sporting legend ingested deadly pesticide
Douglas Thrift died in December, 2018, an autopsy later revealing he had a fatal concentration of the highly-toxic strychnine in his system. An inquest beginning Monday will examine the source of strychnine and how it was ingested.
Sam Rigney
Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU
Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
Grace Dudley
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
Singleton Bulls Edwards and Dart selected for NSW Country U18s rugby team
Louise Nichols
Ollie Dart and Matt Edwards at the Bulls U18s training in Singleton.
Property
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Jen Melocco
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Track maintenance next week to close lines from Kooragang to Muswellbrook
Newsroom
Track maintenance next week to close lines from Kooragang to Muswellbrook
Anger at decision to sell St James Anglican Church at Jerrys Plains
St James' Church, Jerrys Plains is acknowledged as one of the John Horbury Hunt's best country churches.
Louise Nichols
Environmental water release from Glenbawn Dam to assist Bass migration
Louise Nichols
Artwork Makurr Nangun (Fish Song in Wanaruah/Wonnarua language) by Allison Warry, 2023.
Grow house containing $1m worth of cannabis uncovered in Muswellbrook
A 55-year-old man has been charged after a grow house containing $1 million worth of cannabis was found at Muswellbrook. File picture
Will the La Nina weather pattern return? BOM thinks it might
Louise Nichols
Webbers Creek at Glendonbrook on Monday 6 May. Many causeways in the district had their first 'fresh' since 2022. Picture supplied
What is a child's understanding of climate change: researchers seek answers
Louise Nichols
What is a child's understanding of climate change: researchers seek answers
Tania Hutchins wins her first Manning Cup at Scone's Ladies Open Day
Scone Ladies Open major winners Joan Faras, Div 3, Yvonne Palmer Div 2, June Jukes, Div 1, Sue Wilks, scratch runner-up and Tania Hutchins, Manning Cup. Picture supplied
Taree's 'regen ag' gathering your chance to hear from the practitioners
Te first Hunter LLS Regen Ag Field Day was held at Timor in the Upper Hunter it was run under the The Paddock between the Ears program. Picture supplied
Louise Nichols
Upper Hunter coke import plot 'was a job and I had to eat'
Anna Falkenmire
Upper Hunter coke import plot 'was a job and I had to eat'
Applications are now open for Glencore Coal's 2025 Apprenticeship Program
Finn one of Glencore's current apprentices. Picture supplied
Louise Nichols
Blue-green algae alert for Hunter River upstream of Glenbawn Dam
Louise Nichols
Red Alert for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Hunter River upstream of Glenbawn Dam, from Belltrees to the upper reaches of the lake.
Army worms are on the march and ruining pastures and forage crops
Newsroom
Pasture damage can be extensive from Fall Armyworm infestation. Picture NSW DPI
How Many More?
Why housing is critical in the response to domestic violence
Natalie Croxon
Houses in the Illawarra. File picture by Anna Warr
Bec's 'blindsided' family 'further from closure' after shock change
Graham McBride, who lost his wife and daughter Nadene and Kyah, and Matt Mullen, who lost his daughter Bec Mullen, leave Newcastle court yesterday. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Updated
Guilty: Greta bus crash driver behind bars, manslaughter charges dropped
Anna Falkenmire
Greta bus crash driver Brett Button is caught in a media scrum arriving at Newcastle courthouse on Wednesday morning. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Real Australia
'A lot of drama': dramatic dinner walkout in Farmer reality TV
Hayley Warden • 37m ago
The highly anticipated black-tie event in "the big smoke". Picture supplied by Channel 7
Police officer stabbed in the head in downtown Sydney
Kat Wong
A police officer has been stabbed by a man in one of Sydney's busiest areas. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

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National
Brides call out 'award-winning' make-up artist who doesn't show up
Kye Mitchell (left) and the Instagram account for her Makeup By Kye business. Pictures Facebook/Instagram
Connor Pearce • 31m ago
Charges laid after man allegedly shot in the back
Rachael Ward • 1hr ago
A man is recovering in hospital after he was allegedly shot in the back in Tamworth, NSW. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
PM praises push to ban kids from social media
Kat Wong
Parents are concerned about their kids accessing inappropriate material online. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Updated
Macarthur FC captain allegedly paid players to manipulate yellow cards
Carla Mascarenhas
Macarthur FC players Kearyn Baccus, Ulises Dvila and Clayton Lewis have been charged. Pictures by AAP Image Jeremy Ng/Darren England/Dan Himbrechts
'Heading towards Tassie': Heroic actions save racehorse swimming out to sea
Katrina Lovell
Jordyn Murphy saved racehorse Cleitus after he started swimming out to sea and behind the breakwater when he tripped on seaweed. Picture by Anthony Brady
Sport
Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions, May 18
The Broken Hill Cup is an event worth attending. Picture supplied
Bella Una lines up for a Dubbo Double on May 18
Bella Una seen winning the Ladbrokes Country Classic, is a big chance of the Dubbo Double on Saturday. Picture supplied
Singleton Bulls Edwards and Dart selected for NSW Country U18s rugby team
Louise Nichols
Ollie Dart and Matt Edwards at the Bulls U18s training in Singleton.

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PropertyView
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Property
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Jemimah Clegg
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Renovator's dream: historic tourist town pub up for sale again at $1.2 million
Madilyn McKinley
32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Property
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Madilyn McKinley
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Love leaves a permanent mark for author of The Tattooist Of Auschwitz
Anna Prchniak as Gita Fuhrmannova and Jonah Hauer-King as Lale Sokolov in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Picture Stan
Josh Leeson
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Why the c-word is Olivia Colman's friendship litmus test
Amy Martin
Olivia Colman as Edith Swan in Wicked Little Letters. Picture Studiocanal
Recommended
What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Photo by Shutterstock.
Miranda Aitken
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock

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Photos and Video
Brides call out 'award-winning' make-up artist who doesn't show up
Kye Mitchell (left) and the Instagram account for her Makeup By Kye business. Pictures Facebook/Instagram
Connor Pearce • 31m ago
Real Australia
'A lot of drama': dramatic dinner walkout in Farmer reality TV
Hayley Warden • 37m ago
The highly anticipated black-tie event in "the big smoke". Picture supplied by Channel 7
Police officer allegedly stabbed in head in Sydney
Lanie Tindale
Picture by Karleen Minney
Comment
The Labor bedwetting narrative is very premature
Opinion
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, left, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Bob McMullan
Opinion
Remote work myths busted: separating fact from fiction
Sue Papadoulis
A specific skillset is needed to work from home full-time. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
An inheritance tax is one of the best ways to address the housing crisis
Denis Moriarty
The bank of mum and dad is a huge contributor to the housing crisis. Picture Shutterstock

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Community
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Health
Tamworth hospital's paediatric ward is getting additional resources to tackle the region's six-year long wait times for care. Will they be enough? Picture by Peter Hardin
Jonathan Hawes
Learn about wildlife rescues - what to do and who to contact
Louise Nichols
Wombat mange is a serious and deadly disease introduced into native wombat population from foxes. Picture supplied
Scone Grammar School's fete and markets part of Scone Horse Week events
Newsroom
Scone Grammar School's fete and markets are on Saturday 11 May. Picture supplied
Explore
Book Now
Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
Two Ways to Go
Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
Visit this incredible city in Portugal as part of a luxury cruise
Visit this incredible city in Portugal as part of a luxury cruise
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
John Borthwick
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
Car Expert
Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?
Car Expert
Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?
Matt Campbell
Car Expert
Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader
Simon Christie
Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader
Car Expert
Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?
Max Davies
Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?
Car Expert
What's included in the drive-away price of a new car?
Josh Nevett
What's included in the drive-away price of a new car?
Car Expert
2024 Subaru Crosstrek review
Matt Campbell
2024 Subaru Crosstrek review

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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
FWFWW Ep 16: Love-bombing, inside dogs and another dinner walkout
The highly anticipated black-tie event in "the big smoke". Picture supplied by Channel 7
Hayley Warden • 1hr ago
Faces around the Hereford National Show and Sale in Wodonga
Helen Decosta
International judge for the Hereford National show and sale, Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association, Kansas City, USA giving his comments on the grand champion class.
Renewables again, live ex ban, a branch rebooted and Hereford National
Renewables again, live ex ban, a branch rebooted and Hereford National
World
French police move to regain control of New Caledonia
Security forces are working to quell deadly unrest over voting reforms in New Caledonia. (AP PHOTO)
Layli Foroudi • 32m ago
Congolese army says it has thwarted attempted coup
Ange Kasongo and Sonia Rolley • 36m ago
The Democratic Republic of the Congo says its army has foiled an attempted coup. (EPA PHOTO)
Shot Slovakian PM Fico remains in serious condition
Ayhan Uyanik, Christine Uyanik and Jan Lopatka • 58m ago
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is recovering from surgery after surviving multiple gunshots. (AP PHOTO)