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Monday, 6 May 2024
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Rain washes out some Celtic Festival activities after biggest Saturday yet | photos
Rain washes out some Celtic Festival activities after biggest Saturday yet | photos
Jacob McMaster
Looking for love: Ellen Dunger's unexpected entry to Farmer Wants a Wife
Armidale Express sports reporter, Ellen Dunger, will be one of the ladies entering mid-season of Farmer Wants a Wife Australia. Picture by Sarah Sullivan Photography
Finn Coleman
Celebrity chefs inspire crowd with Irish meal demonstration
Jacob McMaster
Cian Mulholland and Roberta Muir after their cooking demonstration at the Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes. Pictures by Jacob McMaster.
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Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Where did the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill occur? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Was the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound? Picture AAP
Real Australia
Gatecrashing new farmer causes tears on hit reality show
FWAW Episode 10: Eight new ladies arrive but only five go camping.
Ashley Walmsley
Farmer Todd (in the hat) with the five ladies of his choosing, none of which are wearing hats here, as Todd's is providing enough shade for all. Picture supplied
Possible Australian record as Highland Muscle leads games at Celtic Festival
Jacob McMaster
The Highland Muscle team contesting Highland Games at the Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes on May 4. Pictures Jacob McMaster.
'Blows me away': Rams collect the points in scrappy affair
'Blows me away': Rams collect the points in scrappy affair
Ellen Dunger
Armidale teenager charged over outstanding warrants
Staff Writers
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in Armidale in relation to three outstanding warrants. File picture.
Couple's home reno makes finals in National Trust awards | Photos, video
Jesse Dick and Tahlia Stewart outside their renovated, historical home, which is now unofficially on the Armidale Heritage Bus Tour.
Lydia Roberts
Phil Duncan Australia's water professional of the year
Phil Duncan accepts the Australian Water Professional of the year award at a gala ceremony in Melbourne. Pictures supplied.
A visit from a pro: Rohan de Korte's Cellissimo! concert in Armidale
Finn Coleman
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cellist Rohan de Korte with student performers at the Cellissimo! concert. Picture supplied
Health
Push up challenge to lift mental health
Heath Forsyth
headspace Armidale will be participating in the June push up challenge for mental health awareness. They want to encourage as many individuals and community groups to take part as possible. Picture supplied
New machine offers prostate, breast scans in city for first time | Video
I-MED Radiology general manager Jason Martinez, radiologist Dr Kim Williams and Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall in front of the new MRI scanner which can deliver a broader range of imaging studies not previously available in Armidale.
Lydia Roberts
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Cocaine disguised as frozen chickens lands former lawyer in court
Van allegedly carrying frozen chickens and cocaine (left) and former lawyer Michael Bosscher (right). Picture supplied/AAP
Anna Houlahan
Family stranded after visa glitch
Anna Houlahan
Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Pelvic pain treatments 'outdated' anaesthetists told
Deborah Cornwall
Amelia Mardon says treatment guidelines for chronic pelvic pain are outdated. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
'Radicalised' teen armed with knife shot dead by police
Rachael Ward
Police shot dead a knife-wielding youth in Perth, with authorities saying he was radicalised online. (Tony McDonough/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
WA's Erceg suffers heartbreaking loss in UFC title bout
Steve Erceg lost no admirers in a torried fight with Alexandre Pantoja in Rio. (HANDOUT/UFC)
Justin Chadwick
Bengaluru's quick turn of pace keeps IPL hopes alive
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Vijaykumar Vyshak celebrates the dismissal of Gujarat's Vijay Shankar. (AP PHOTO)
Verstappen wins sprint as Alonso and Hamilton clash
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen steers his car during the Sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix. (AP PHOTO)
'Blows me away': Rams collect the points in scrappy affair
Ellen Dunger
'Blows me away': Rams collect the points in scrappy affair
Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions, May 4
Sicario Beast winning at Richmond in record time. Picturesupplied

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Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
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You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Melissa Kehagias
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
The regional areas with 40pc-plus property price growth
House prices in the Kiama LGA, in the NSW Illawarra region, were up 39.5 per cent in the year ending October. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
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Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Jemimah Clegg
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
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Farmer-turned-filmmaker Leila McDougall watches her debut movie in Tamworth's Forum 6 cinema. Picture by Gareth Gardner
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