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October 18, 2024 2:48 PM

An Artistic Affair

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The local Art Fair at Pokolbin Hall over the long weekend proved to be such a success that the event will be back on the June long weekend and October long weekend next year.

Reds remain on top

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BY ALEX TIGANI

Pokolbin Reds will enter this weekend’s bye with satisfaction thanks to a successful start in the NHRU Divisional season.

Baume offers birthday bliss

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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. 

Reds aim for 3-0 start

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BY ALEX TIGANI

The Pokolbin Reds will hope to capture a 3-0 start when playing host to the Waratahs this Saturday.

Passion proves evident throughout Pukara

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BY ALEX TIGANI It is the product that sells itself. These are the words which are always greeted with a smile from Allissa Atkinson who welcomes tourists from across NSW to Pokolbin’s Pukara Estate tasting room. “At the moment it has not stopped for us,” she told The Hunter River Times last week. “Since we […]

Times takes a legendary flight

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BY SHANE DAVEY A little piece of the Hunter Valley flew into history last week hitching a ride on the very special, very last Qantas  747-400  – VH-OEJ to fly out of Australia following the retirement of the 747 fleet. The generosity of spirit shown to us by ‘The Spirit of Australia’ is a major milestone […]

New leaders in Army and Wine

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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.

Sport Makes a Welcome Return

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BACK ON TRACK: Athletes from Muswellbrook, Singleton and Pokolbin are excited to be back in the game this weekend.

Reds put the call out

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Pokolbin Reds Paul Dewar, Michael Doody (coach) and Brenton Bailey prepare for next month’s season opener.

Industry attacked from all angles

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TOUGH TIMES: Cleaning and contour work had to be carried out on many of the regions dams after bushfires and heavy rainfall filled the dams with ash and topsoil.