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Use it or lose it: The STRONG study hopes to prove diet and exercise can reduce the risk of sarcopenia. PhD student Isobel Stoodley demonstrates the body composition measurement machine. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Over 65? Time to muscle in on new Hunter research for a stronger future

Anita Beaumont
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Police call for footage of alleged Beaumont Street assault

Police call for footage of alleged Beaumont Street assault

SUCCESS STORY: Rob Stokes told Hunter leaders on Wednesday that their region was transitioning successfully from mining and heavy industry.

Planning Minister stoked at region's resilience

Michael Parris

Picture: Marina Neil

Woman escapes terrace house fire in Beaumont Street

REMBERED: Jaryd Hayter playing for West Wallsend Senior Football Club before the workplace fall, which occured last August. Mr Hayter died in September two weeks after the incident.

Council backs soccer club's special tribute to fallen player

Max McKinney

Revisiting a time of sacked councils, ridiculous moustaches and dial phones

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Revisiting a time of sacked councils, ridiculous moustaches and dial phones

JEFF CORBETT

MATCH DAY: Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys at McDonald Jones Stadium. Pictures: APP/Daren Pateman

Knights demolish Cowboys 42-6 to keep season alive

BARRY TOOHEY

THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN: Professor Ron Paterson leaving the aged care royal commission.

COMMENT
It's time to finally act on our aged care crisis

Catherine Henry

Lake Macquarie council to buy a resident's house for $680K

Irena's memories on board the first migrant ship bound for Newcastle

Curiosity Show host on danger, explosives and the dingo that killed Azaria

Joanne McCarthy on the perils of surviving a cold caught from her adorable first granddaughter

Use it or lose it: The STRONG study hopes to prove diet and exercise can reduce the risk of sarcopenia. PhD student Isobel Stoodley demonstrates the body composition measurement machine. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Over 65? Time to muscle in on new Hunter research for a stronger future

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STANDOUT: Former Lambton Jaffas utility Riley McNaughton has been one of Charlestown's best this season in their run to third place. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

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Watch it live: Edgeworth vs Weston in Round 21 of the Northern NPL

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COMFORTABLE: The new owners created an indoor/outdoor area in the back garden of this Wickham home. Pictures: Paul Dear

Hunter Home of the Week: When small is just the perfect size

Revisiting a time of sacked councils, ridiculous moustaches and dial phones

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Revisiting a time of sacked councils, ridiculous moustaches and dial phones

MATCH DAY: Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys at McDonald Jones Stadium. Pictures: APP/Daren Pateman

Knights demolish Cowboys 42-6 to keep season alive

Many Port Stephens restaurants are offering weekly, themed specials during the month-long Love Sea food Tastes Port Stephens festival. Go to the festival's webpage, make your choice and book a table.

Weekend Planner: August 17-18, 2019

NRL: Knights big win over Cowboys reignites finals charge

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Over 65? Time to muscle in on new Hunter research for a stronger future

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NRL Touch Premiership: Newcastle Knights concede controversial late try in decider

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Australian Ice Hockey League: Canberra Brave thump 'soft' Newcastle Northstars

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Basketball: Mustangs pay price for falling foul at free-throw line

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Racing: Apprentice Louise Day gets season off to bright start

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TRY TIME: Kalyn Ponga was back to his brilliant best in the Knights win over the Cowboys. Picture: Darren Pateman (AAP)

NRL: Knights big win over Cowboys reignites finals charge

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Daniel Langbridge

NRL Touch Premiership: Newcastle Knights concede controversial late try in decider

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HARD HITS: Newcastle Northstars player Dave Ferrari (right) checks Brave opponent Wehebe Darge in Canberra on Saturday night. The visitors lost 6-1. Picture: Scott Stevenson

Australian Ice Hockey League: Canberra Brave thump 'soft' Newcastle Northstars

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ON FIRE: Daniel Millburn made a game-high 31 points for the Mustangs in the loss to the Central Coast. Picture: Jacqui Neill

Basketball: Mustangs pay price for falling foul at free-throw line

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ON TRACK: Louise Day returns a winner aboard the Kris Lees-trained Think Free when riding a double at Newcastle on June 8. Picture: Newcastle Racecourse

Racing: Apprentice Louise Day gets season off to bright start

Craig Kerry

Roy Roots jnr. Picture: Ashlea Brennan

Roy Roots jnr books big weekend at Breeders Crown deciders

Craig Kerry

STANDOUT: Former Lambton Jaffas utility Riley McNaughton has been one of Charlestown's best this season in their run to third place. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

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Watch it live: Edgeworth vs Weston in Round 21 of the Northern NPL

Craig Kerry

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Netball: Souths end Nova's season with comprehensive win

Netball: Souths end Nova's season with comprehensive win

Renee Valentine

Emergency solution: the Belmont desalination plant would be built next to the existing Belmont Waste Water treatment plant. Picture: Hunter Water

Drought may trigger early start for Hunter desal plant

Emergency solution: the Belmont desalination plant would be built next to the existing Belmont Waste Water treatment plant. Picture: Hunter Water

Drought may trigger early start for Hunter desal plant

NEED IS CLEAR: Finding better ways to improve urban water security is crucial, Dr Stuart Khan says.

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Real recycling: the way to a sustainable supply of our most precious resource

NEED IS CLEAR: Finding better ways to improve urban water security is crucial, Dr Stuart Khan says.

COMMENT
Real recycling: the way to a sustainable supply of our most precious resource

The Cataract Dam to Sydney's south is less than a third full, among the lowest levels for reservoirs serving the Greater Sydney region.CREDIT:BROOK MITCHELL

Rising temperatures are threatening Melbourne and Sydney's water security

The Cataract Dam to Sydney's south is less than a third full, among the lowest levels for reservoirs serving the Greater Sydney region.CREDIT:BROOK MITCHELL

Rising temperatures are threatening Melbourne and Sydney's water security

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Growing up: At age 37, Justin Townes Earle has found even great success with his latest album.

Justin Townes Earle: Shining a light on the troubles

Jim Kellar
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COMING SOON: Mandi Lodge stars in My Brilliant Divorce, playing at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre on August 27.

Theatre | Brilliant look at subject of divorce

Ken Longworth

UNIQUE: Small-batch winemaking at its best.

Sabi Wabi's Bright Eyes is a ray of sunshine

Daniel Honan

Growing up: At age 37, Justin Townes Earle has found even great success with his latest album.

Justin Townes Earle: Shining a light on the troubles

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DYNAMIC DUO: Winterbourne's Jordan Brady and James Draper, both 25, first met in year seven.

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From school dreams to reality: Winterbourne is finally coming

Josh Leeson

Chill time: Baltic Bar Mitzvah musicians Hannah Murray and Aidan Quinn performing at Cafe Momo on Friday. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

A new way of enjoying lunch takes hold

Jim Kellar

Vets sending pet owners to chemist with scripts

Vets sending pet owners to chemist with scripts

Weddings in the Hunter 2019

Weddings in the Hunter 2019

'It's changed my life': The difference breast reduction surgery can make

'It's changed my life': The difference breast reduction surgery can make

Finding the missing millions: Many people infected with Hepatitis B and C in Australia aren't even aware they have the virus.

World Hepatitis Day - Australians are still missing out on care

Local engineering firm building Australia's future

Local engineering firm building Australia's future

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Tom Sebo

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From left to right is Chris Duggan, Julian Morton, Andrew Terrell, Matt Kean (former Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation).

The hard work of every team member results in amazing national accolade

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SUCCESS STORY: Rob Stokes told Hunter leaders on Wednesday that their region was transitioning successfully from mining and heavy industry.

Planning Minister stoked at region's resilience

Michael Parris

COMFORTABLE: The new owners created an indoor/outdoor area in the back garden of this Wickham home. Pictures: Paul Dear

Hunter Home of the Week: When small is just the perfect size

Stunning transformation in Adamstown Heights

Stunning transformation in Adamstown Heights

Renee Valentine

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LARGE: Several Hunter crews battled bushfires at Kempsey and Crescent Head this week. Picture: TORONTO FIRE STATION

Fire Rescue NSW Hunter Report

Familiar face: World famous US comedian Bob Hope phoning home from Laurieton in 1944 after his Catalina crash-landed there. Picture: Camden Haven Historical Society

Whisky hope is lost

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All of this weekend's local garage sales

All of this weekend's local garage sales

GRATEFUL: "Thank you for everyone's continued support, especially my wonderful family and teachers," Brayden Gallucci said.

Belmont dancer accepted into The Royal Ballet in London

Jessica Brown

STANDOUT: Former Lambton Jaffas utility Riley McNaughton has been one of Charlestown's best this season in their run to third place. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

LIVE
Watch it live: Edgeworth vs Weston in Round 21 of the Northern NPL

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Triumphing against the odds

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Triumphing against the odds

COMFORTABLE: The new owners created an indoor/outdoor area in the back garden of this Wickham home. Pictures: Paul Dear

Hunter Home of the Week: When small is just the perfect size

DYNAMIC DUO: Winterbourne's Jordan Brady and James Draper, both 25, first met in year seven.

MUSIC
From school dreams to reality: Winterbourne is finally coming

MATCH DAY: Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys at McDonald Jones Stadium. Pictures: APP/Daren Pateman

Knights demolish Cowboys 42-6 to keep season alive

BARRY TOOHEY

IN FORM: Barnstorming Maitland No.8 Travis Brooke and teammate Harrison Chapman have been selected in the NSW Country squad. Picture: Stewart Hazell

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Watch it live: Macquarie v Maitland at Walters Park Oval in Newcastle Hunter Rugby

James Gardiner

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Maitland captain Sam Anderson trucks the ball up earlier this season. The third-placed Pickers are one of five teams vying for three remaining finals spots. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

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Watch it live: Kurri Kurri vs South Newcastle in Newcastle Rugby League

Josh Callinan

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Maitland captain Sam Anderson trucks the ball up earlier this season. The third-placed Pickers are one of five teams vying for three remaining finals spots. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Newcastle Rugby League: Sam Anderson calls on Maitland Pickers to take charge

Josh Callinan

FRANK: Nathan Brown has pointed to the Bulldogs clash coming shortly after Origin III as a potential factor in the side's slump. Reader Allen Small has backed his comments.

Knights' endgame displays depth of feeling

Short Takes August 17: readers have their say

Short Takes August 17: readers have their say

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Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

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Sydney activists backing protests in Hong Kong staged a peaceful gathering after Saturday's clashes.

Sydney activists back Hong Kong protesters

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The search continues for missing Sunshine Coast teenager Michael Ryan.

Search for missing boy on Sunshine Coast

Little Pattie has performed in Sydney to mark the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan .

Vietnam veterans remembered across Aust

Education Minister Dan Tehan says universities shouldn't rely on international students for revenue.

Keep uni student mix diverse: minister

Marnie Banger

Labor Senator Penny Wong says backbenchers shouldn't define Australia's discussion about China.

Labor wants briefings on China shared

Marnie Banger

Labor says it would not have supported a Pacific Island nations' push to ban new coal mines.

Coalition downplays Pacific forum feedback

Marnie Banger

Housing auction clearance rates this week have been the highest in more than two years

Auction sale rates peak across capitals

Sonia Kohlbacher

Uarbry's Jill Goodman shared her story on The Land's Hear Them Raw podcast after losing everything in the Sir Ivan bushfire. Pictures: Lucy Kinbacher

"Their hoses were melting, they were exhausted"

Lucy Kinbacher

Brothers Campbell and Greg Hedley from Two Heads Brewing.

Two heads are better than one

Samantha Townsend

TEAMWORK: James Maxwell, Kerryn Powell and Amber Griffiths in their 50-stand rotary, one of two dairies on the farm they managed with the help of friends and staff members following the tragedy. PHOTO: Coralee Askew

Powells opt to sell farm after tragedy

Marian Macdonald

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals

Two monks walk in the Sacred Garden at the heart of Lumbini. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The holiest site you've never heard of

Michael Turtle

Chippendale: one of Sydney's hippest, artiest neighbourhoods.

Travel deals: Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

UNIQUE: Small-batch winemaking at its best.

Sabi Wabi's Bright Eyes is a ray of sunshine

Daniel Honan

Gardener of the Year John Le Messurier, with his trophy spade, among the annuals blooming in the garden beds at Civic Park. Picture: Marina Neil

Gardener of the Year shows off his favourite green spaces

Scott Bevan

GETTING TO THE CRUNCH: If we're bugged about the state of the planet, maybe we could try eating more insects.

Buzz about bugs

SIMON WALKER