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Pelerin, a Home Restored With Love

BY DI SNEDDON

Christine and John Henderson looked at 150 properties before they set their eyes on the home they would eventually buy.

Carisbrook House Enjoys New Love

BY DI SNEDDON

Jackie and Kerry Greenall moved into Singleton’s Carisbrook House in February last year and anyone driving past the home in William Street, Singleton, can’t help but notice the changes taking place.

Lighting Up the Neighbourhood

BY JEM ANSHAW

Thirty one years ago houses in Cook Street Scone became a star attraction of anyone looking at Christmas lights during the festive season.

Home tells a historic story

BY JEM ANSHAW

While some dates and details are a bit unclear, the history of Morlan Court in Muswellbrook gives it some interesting community ties.

Fine dining at Merton

If the residents can’t go out to a restaurant, the restaurant comes to the residents.

A treasure on York Street

BY DI SNEDDON

A home with a humble history of strength and grace will continue its legacy of giving people a leg up for yet another generation.

Parkour on tour at Scone

Youth in the Upper Hunter leapt into learning new skills at the postponed Youth Week activities held during recent school holidays.

Royal Hotel Muswellbrook

BY ROS BALDWIN

When I stepped into the cool hotel from the heat of the afternoon, I had only two things on my mind: an ice-cold gin and tonic and a good chat.

Classed up caravans

BY RACHEL FRASER AND HARRY MULHOLLAND

House or holiday home, it’s all about creating a haven to enjoy with family and friends nearest and dearest to us.

Branxton butcher hits the spot

BY ROS BALDWIN

Peering into fridges brimming with wagyu beef, extraordinary Berkshire pork, the finest cuts of Cowra lamb, house made charcuterie and a cabinet of thick flavoured sausages and all the usual suspects, I felt like a kid in a candy shop. 

Home is where the heart is

BY JEM ANSHAW

After starting out destined to have a life on the land, Robin Walton has become a dedicated member of the Scone community.

‘Live a Better Life’

After being told by a doctor “You need Yoga” John’s journey has brought him a whole new lifestyle.

Hooked on the aroma of freshly baked bread

BY ROS BALDWIN

With a pretty intense background in the world of food, different aromas – both weird and wild – form a huge part of that. But for me, there is something more at play than just the smell.

Loving Life in Lambs Valley

BY RACHEL FRASER

Nestled into the side of a lush green hill at Lambs Valley, you’ll find James Barben and Chloe Piggford happy and relaxed in their tranquil yet hilly 100 acre hideaway.

A home of history and love

BY JEM ANSHAW

A move to the country in 1982 is something John and Chris Rogers have never looked back from.

Unearthing adventure in our backyard

BY RACHEL FRASER

More and more of us are getting out and about and exploring our ‘back yard’… but what about exploring under our back yard? 

Baume offers birthday bliss

BY ROS BALDWIN

August is birthday month in my family.  I secretly look forward to it, dread it and will it to be over from the first day till the last. 

A special William Street home

BY DI SNEDDON

You know when you are in a real, lived-in home the minute you sit at the kitchen table for a cuppa.

One for all the cheese lovers

BY ROS BALDWIN

My name is Ros and I have a weakness for cheese. Most cheeses in fact. But in particular a distinctively sharp and flavourful, matured cheddar.  Or a decadent, oozy French style camembert. Soft or hard goats’ cheeses are also a personal favourite.

Well Hello Hollydene

Troy Kowal pictured at work in the Hollydene kitchen. Head chef is Michael Cahill.

Show Home

BY DI SNEDDON

Northern Agricultural Association Showground in Singleton is one of them and there is plenty of reasons why it will never be for sale.

Free Cuppa

There is no disputing the importance of taking a break […]

New leaders in Army and Wine

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Lieutenant Colonel James Smith and wife, Amy Cooper, both have highly demanding jobs but for them, it is all about lifestyle and what a life they have. They are pictured at their new home on a very rare afternoon away from work.

Lorna’s love of a busy life

BY RACHEL FRASER

When it comes to standing strong in their resolve, Lorna Driscoll is an expert.  At 75-years-old, Lorna can still be found six-and-a-half days a week serving customers and pumping fuel at the place she loves and refuses to sell for love or money.

It’s all in the secret

MASTER CHEF: Brian Garland loves nothing more than spending an hour over the stove making his well known and much loved pickles.

Get out and explore

FAMILY FUN: Lee and Kel Lynch with their adventurous kids Mila, 7, and Ryder, 5.

Chickens walking out the door

Branxton Pet Shop owner and Glendonbrook resident Trevor Stafa with a golden pheasant, one of the species he breeds.

A Royal return for Muswellbrook

New Royal Hotel owner Jono McTaggart hopes his iconic pub can offer something from the higher end to the people of Muswellbrook.

Great Homes Money Can’t Buy

BY RACHEL FRASER

Your home is your castle, you make it as safe and as comfortable for yourself and your family as you can.

600 meals delivered for Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook councillor Rod Scholes proudly stands with Muswellbrook and District Workers Club leaders Linda Hutchison (head chef), Tim Pike (president) and Denis Lane (CEO).