we will celebrate the life of  Beverlee Adams AM We are hoping for fine weather and will congregate in the paddock near the house but probably won’t be comfortable… please come comfortable We would be grateful if you would send an email to beverlee@sanstache.com.au if you are coming only to make sure that we provide sufficient champagne Tags: , has visited White Park in Scone to announce a $3.1 million commitment from an elected Coalition Government to further develop the equestrian precinct Mr Joyce met with Upper Hunter Shire Mayor which will support upgrades to the campground area noting the benefits the upgrades will bring to local tourism and the equine sector “This is a major investment in one of our most important regional facilities,” Mayor Collison said “It will improve the experience for visitors support the growing demand for equine events and help drive economic activity across the Upper Hunter.” Mr Joyce said boosting the town’s ability to deliver for the equine community would help increase visitor numbers and cash flow into the local economy “An elected Coalition Government will commit $3.1 million towards an impressive $3.45 million upgrade of the equestrian precinct,” Mr Joyce said “The improvements will greatly increase the appeal and capacity of the camping grounds and help encourage visitors to stay longer in ‘Australia’s Horse Capital’.” The Council thanked The Nationals for their ongoing support of White Park which has already seen previous Federal funding deliver improvements including grandstand seating Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au Sparke Helmore has absorbed Scone Legal growing its practice in the Upper Hunter region Scone Legal’s team will be integrated into Sparke Helmore’s property environment and finance practice group and work closely with the Newcastle office. Jane Watson, Scone Legal’s principal and sole practitioner, joins Sparke Helmore as a consultant. “We are very pleased to join with the Scone Legal team. Maintaining and growing our presence in the Upper Hunter is a commitment that’s important to the firm as well as to the wider community”, said Andrew White, Sparke Helmore’s national managing partner, in a media release. “I have known Jane for many years and with her specialisation in rural issues, she and her team will add another dimension to the services that we offer in the region”. Watson pointed out that both firms are deeply rooted in the Hunter region. “Bringing the Scone Legal business under the banner of Sparke Helmore is an exciting move. It allows us to provide our loyal local clients with large firm resources while maintaining the friendly, professional service we are known for. Both firms have strong roots in the Hunter region—Sparke Helmore over 140 years and Scone Legal over 100 years—and our values strongly align, making this an excellent cultural fit”, she said. Watson has worked in the Upper Hunter region since her admission as a solicitor in 1992. She is experienced in property law and rural conveyancing as well as water law, business law, elder law, and estates, wills, and succession planning. She is part of the NSW Law Society and the Hunter Valley Law Society. Saddle up – the countdown is on to the 45th Scone Horse Festival. With just a month to go before festivities begin, Australia’s equine capital is racing to prepare for its prized parade and cup carnival. but the Country Women's Association (CWA) NSW Tea Rooms at the event still produced a mighty amount of scones - 40,000 of them All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueCWA of NSW Sydney Show Tea Room manager Donna Robertson holding the scone making tally board that reached 50,000 for the 12 day event located in the Home and Lifestyle Pavilion is managed by Donna Robertson and relies on more than 200 volunteers to make the popular scones Another scone-making triumph for the CWA with 40,000 made at the Sydney RoyalTheir efforts are estimated to raise around $250,000 for the not-for-profit community-based organisation Picture suppliedDuring the 12 days of the show an average of 3333 scones were produced daily this event is also designed to raise the profile of the CWA the organisation surveyed the state's women late last year to get a sense of the issues they felt were of most concern to remote women's personal safety and housing topped the survey's list with 1670 responses to various questions from the state of healthcare and telecommunications to education opportunities and childcare options More than 60 per cent of respondents cited limited access to primary and specialised healthcare providers as the most concerning when it came to healthcare the high cost of housing and a shortage of housing stock were the most worrying aspects and we weren't sure what kind of response we'd receive so to have that level of involvement from NSW women was really pleasing," said CWA of NSW President Joy Beames "As the biggest women's advocacy group in the state we developed this survey so we could get a real sense of what NSW women were concerned about and ensure our representations to policy makers reflected the issues they feel most strongly about." From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy. Read one of the UK’s favourite restaurant critics Enjoy wine expert Jancis Robinson’s peerless column of news Enjoy Alice's popular HTSI column about drinks and bar culture Learn what's new and trending according to our our award-winning HTSI food columnist Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Had already been taken out of a maiden at Gosford last week before the meeting was abandoned after two races Scarlet Monarch is lightly raced and can go close second-up back on firmer ground resuming off a long break and trained on the track having his fifth run this prep can fight for the trifecta position Rail Trail is a tough and improving three-year-old ready to break through after beating all but the winner in two runs in his first full prep Loves to roll forward and right at peak fitness now Naftali is the other key chance after hitting the line hard first-up off a long break; while 3 is another first starter coming off two improving trials and is bred to go quick Racing returns to the Upper Hunter on Monday.Credit: Jenny Evans De Louviere presents a shade under the odds here but still the clear one to beat second-up dropping back from a much deeper race at Wyong where he motored home from the back Back up 2kg for the drop in class and will naturally drift well back again from the wide draw but should relish the bigger and more spacious track over a touch further which can improve sharply over a longer trip coming back from provincial company Deemee is over the odds shooting for back-to-back wins Whittelsbach is the best of the rest at her third start also coming out of that same Newcastle maiden as the former Fortissimo is a promising two-year-old trained on the track which reloads 24 days after fighting hard to score a narrow win on debut here in heavy ground after being very well backed but starting on a bottomless heavy 10 is always a tall order for a new one he can be given plenty of time to balance up & sweep over them on much firmer footing New Pharaoh is a locally trained four-year-old also well-placed to go back to back Tracked the speed before going home strongly to break through first-up at Tamworth and from a handy trailing draw near the speed Call Me Terry is another local with more than enough ability but may be forced further back this time from a wide draw Corpsman is capable of running into a place deep into her prep got under the market radar when finishing best to win on debut on the Mid North Coast and the form from that race held up immediately Has been given a quiet trial since and offers plenty of scope Speedy Henry is a home tracker and a clear threat resuming after scoring a tough win on debut at Dubbo Bolt Away Now stuck on OK first-up at Gunnedah but would have to improve sharply to trouble some of these from a wide barrier a fresh winner at Wellington in heavy ground can both add value into wider exotic plays Leovanni is the one to beat in a weakened race Has placed in all four runs this prep well when well in the market and only needs to get clear running from the 350m to be in the finish again Spenzalot will appreciate getting back on firmer footing at his third start gets her chance to win again well into the prep Has been a little soft at the end of consecutive races in similar grade over the same trip but has gone back to the trials successfully and better placed on drying ground Totoka must have a serious chance resuming from a nice draw and easy trial Took on Group company as a spring three-year-old and was far from disgraced and only career win so far came when fresh is over the odds second-up with a key gear change and coming back home where she’s unbeaten from two starts Brighella is an ex-Godolphin and Victorian-based three-year-old having his first start for the new Tamworth yard off a 10-week break Pearl’s Treasure can sneak into a place at big odds Rockbarton Angel has peeled off back-to-back flashing wins from a mile back in her last two and getting to the middle or beyond again late in the day but swept past the handy Meet Me In Bondi last start and that form reads well for this Point Basse has plenty of ability and looms as the logical threat fourth-up coming back from deeper races 13.Otium is a tough and underrated Mid North Coast galloper which can run a race back on firmer ground Race 6: (5) LeovanniBest valueRace 8: (14) Rockbarton Angel Supplied by Racing NSWFull form and race replays available at racingnsw.com.au 6. Rail Trail is a tough and improving three-year-old ready to break through after beating all but the winner in two runs in his first full prep. Loves to roll forward and right at peak fitness now. 4. Naftali is the other key chance after hitting the line hard first-up off a long break; while 3. He\\u2019sthechief, a three-year-old by Supido, is another first starter coming off two improving trials and is bred to go quick. 5. Leovanni is the one to beat in a weakened race, drawn inside and deep into the prep. Has placed in all four runs this prep well when well in the market, and only needs to get clear running from the 350m to be in the finish again. 4. Spenzalot will appreciate getting back on firmer footing at his third start. 9. Pieronimo is a big market watch, resuming off two very quiet trials. Gap to the rest. Best betsRace 4: (9) Fortissimo. Race 6: (5) LeovanniBest valueRace 8: (14) Rockbarton Angel Supplied by Racing NSWFull form and race replays available at Play Duration: 3 minutes 14 seconds3m 14sBrought to you by What is the secret ingredient in the scone recipe of the Country Women's Association of Victoria? At the Melbourne Royal Show, the CWA sold 16,426 of the baked goods — 226 more than the last record in 2022. 'Queen of Scones' Joy Davis has been baking them at the show for 18 years and joined Sammy J on ABC Radio Melbourne. All of Victoria's CWA scones are made on site at the Melbourne Royal Show, Joy Davis says.(ABC News: Dixie Sulda) Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio A memorial Service will be held in the Gundy Hall at 11am Helen dedicated her 94 years to her family and the the communities of Gundy and Scone Please join us for a celebration of her life Tags: , , , Sign up to get daily news updates so you don't miss a thing An independent news site based in New England Thrift stores offer affordable and unique clothing items If you were just as likely to follow Hannah Ferguson’s Cheek Media  for political analysis.. Trigger warning: This story discusses sexual assault and rape Consider this your essential guide to dining through the light rail disruption Canberra’s culinary scene is getting hotter than a chef’s temper.. A premier pickleball and padel facility has opened in Fyshwick to bring a new way.. It’s that time of year when Canberra transforms into the dance capital of Australia After its successful (and delicious) launch in 2023 the Canberra Scone-Off is back for another year to answer the ultimate question: who makes the best scones in Canberra locals will once again gather to bake their hearts out while raising money for the numerous community projects run by UnitingCare Kippax – because while it might be a salute to the humble scone the event is really about celebrating food “Scones with jam and cream are one of Australia’s most iconic and simple dishes so it’s great we have a festival to celebrate them!” says ACT Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry the scone baking competition will be judged based on seven categories of scones: plain scones and “other scones” for all other categories If baking scones aren’t your cup of tea but you’re very happy to put some to the (taste) test we have some good news: along with the baking competition there will also be morning tea (where you’ll be served tea/coffee and a biscuit) and Devonshire Tea (coffee or tea with fresh scones jam and cream) available at the Kippax Marketplace kitchen until 1 pm The brainchild of three well-known Canberra foodies – Serina Bird (The Joyful Frugalista), Elias Hallaj (@CBRfoodie) and Andrea Butler (the genius behind Bakesale) – the Canberra Scone-Off was born out of shared community pride in the Kippax Church scone-baking tradition which saw the ladies who staffed the kitchen serving Devonshire Tea with freshly baked scones during its famous jumble sales Chief Scone Baker and Devonshire Tea engineer at the Kippax Markets Very quickly it was the scones became the star attraction rather than the jumble sales (if you’ve had one with fresh jam and cream and the foodie trio was inspired to turn this regular community experience into a Canberra-wide event “For many years the Church’s markets and morning tea sales developed a reputation for great scones hand-made by a dedicated team of volunteers led by some of the Church’s older and wiser women,” says Serina Once you’ve had your fill of the warm and flaky pastry (is there ever such a thing as too many scones?) the monthly Kippax Marketplace will also be taking place until 1 pm on the day – giving you ample opportunity to digest as you explore stalls packed with Christmas items Add ABC radio personality Lish Fejer MCing the day and a performance by much-loved Canberra comedian Sarah Stewart and you have the perfect recipe for a good time and ACT Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry Free to attend, for those keen to don an apron and get their hands dirty in the kitchen, it only costs $5 to register. And while the competition will be fierce, the rewards will be sweet (especially because they include the honour and glory of knowing they are the best of the best…along with prizes) to the next important question: does the jam or cream go first Moreso when it involves a destination location (the iconic wine-growing… After years of elevating Canberra’s dining scene Saint Malo and Alia are evolving to meet… Sign up HerCanberra acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the traditional custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to elders past As an inclusive organisation we also strive to celebrate people of all backgrounds Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE 20 CWA Ligurian Ladies met at the home of member Lyn Dohle to watch and learn […] Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription The Daily Telegraph's Shayne O'Cass runs his expert eye over racing at Scone on Monday where there is eight races to be decided Race 8 No.8: Point Basse All three wins have been here at home at Scone Race 6 No.16: Zoomorphic Zoustar son of Spright who sets up well on the home ground Race 3 No.11: Stock Road Aaron Bullock will be short odds to win another TAB Jockeys Challenge today Creates a lot of interest and respect here first-up at home Scatpak was bred by his trainer Bernie Kelly who also bred and trained the 2019 Provincial Champs Final winner well back near last and closed off faster than any of them Ditto that last bit for the local Naftali who was doing good things late first-up in a 1000m Super Maiden Rail Trial has finished runner-up in two strong Maidens Stock Road was on an upward trajectory leading into a Newcastle Class 1 over 1850m which makes his distant last (eased out of it more or less) so confounding He's had a bit of time to regroup and he's obviously in very good hands with Greg Hickman De Louviere was last at the 400m at Wyong on April 3 yet managed to pass all bar the winner this is a good time to remind ourselves Aaron Bullock has a 40 per cent strike-rate for Messara/Gavranich Speedy Henry is a son of Hellbent out of Speedy Natalie who was versatile enough to win the 1000m Dequetteville on debut as a two-year-old and then the 2000m Adrian Knox at three. Her own dam, Speedy Bell, won the Gimcrack. Speedy Henry was tipped out after an on-pace win in a 1000m Maiden at Duddo on Dec 9. Trialled well on Apr 9. Miss Capitale is also ‘one for one' Don't read anything bad into the ninth of 10 in her Apr 7 trial Totoka has raced 10 times including in a Gimcrack not so good in others but it's hard to run past stakes horses from so far back as she often is Kantishna has a tidy little resume of two wins two seconds a third She has the advantage over Totoka of race fitness and will be far closer to the lead even That's a big weight but he has a nice draw at least Race 8 No.8: Point Basse Race 6 No.16: Zoomorphic Race 3 No.11: Stock Road Scatpak was bred by his trainer Bernie Kelly who also bred and trained the 2019 Provincial Champs Final winner Speedy Henry is a son of Hellbent out of Speedy Natalie who was versatile enough to win the 1000m Dequetteville on debut as a two-year-old and then the 2000m Adrian Knox at three. Her own dam, Speedy Bell, won the Gimcrack. Speedy Henry was tipped out after an on-pace win in a 1000m Maiden at Duddo on Dec 9. Trialled well on Apr 9. Miss Capitale is also ‘one for one' Totoka has raced 10 times including in a Gimcrack The page you requested could not be found There could be an error in the URL you entered into your browser why not take a look at some of the other great sections on the Express website: If it’s still a mystery don’t hesitate to contact us here order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive Daily Express uses notifications to keep you updated A ‘stuffing-infused’ scone has upset traditionalists in the baked goods world – while arguments rage on about the pronunciation of the tea-time treat and whether the jam or cream goes on first Name: The Christmas dinner-flavoured scone Cornish scones and Cornish-themed Christmas hampers And how do you make a scone Christmas dinner-flavoured Actually the scone itself is “stuffing infused” but it comes in a hamper with sliced turkey for a “unique take on the festive flavours you love” I’ll bet: the only thing that should be Christmas dinner-flavoured is Christmas dinner it hasn’t riled Christmas traditionalists as much as it has scone traditionalists “It is jam first with clotted cream on top,” according to Cathy Woolcock of the Cornwall Heritage Trust Good to know someone is maintaining standards in which case tradition dictates precisely the opposite: clotted cream first although more Devonians use the Cornish method (46%) than Cornish use the Devonian (just 10%) Will the two counties ever settle this question since the development of the scone – in Scotland – dates to the 16th century and the cream tea is said to be a 19th-century invention I had no idea scones could generate such controversy And that’s before you get to pronunciation Some say scone so that it rhymes with bone Maybe scones are the most divisive of all the baked goods The National Trust could probably attest to that; it riled culture warriors as recently as last spring with its scones Cream first? Or jam? This time it was about the recipe: the scones in National Trust cafes, it transpired, were vegan-friendly Tory MP Bill Cash said: “There’s far too much wokery going on at the National Trust; this is just the latest example.” It said its scones had been made without butter for many years in order to accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements I’m beginning to come round to the Christmas dinner scone Do say: “It’s true what they say – Christmas comes a little stupider every year.” A woman has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death after a fatality in the Upper Hunter earlier this month Emergency services were called to Bunnan Road It followed reports a Mitsubishi Lancer had collided with a Nissan Navara Officers from Hunter Valley Police District were told the sedan – with three women in it – was travelling north and attempting to negotiate a right-hand bend when it hit the ute – occupied by a male and female The 53-year-old driver and the other occupant were also conveyed to the same medical facility Officers attached to Hunter and Mid North Coast Crash Investigation Units established a crime scene police charged the 53-year-old woman with dangerous driving occasioning death negligent driving occasioning death and no keep left of dividing line She was issued a future court attendance notice to appear before Muswellbrook Local Court Tuesday 17 December Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here Click through to read our latest Issue of Newcastle Weekly Koios is a lightly raced and progressive four-year-old who can break through second-up dropping back from metro opposition Was only a long neck from the winner on the Kensington circuit and three weeks between runs is well-placed on the set weight scale and bolted in the second of two trials here Star Venture has a residual fitness edge having found the line okay at Muswellbrook and won a trial since Racing returns to Scone on Thursday.Credit: Jenny Evans Storm Park is a progressive and emerging three-year-old shooting for a second win from his last three Was dominant from just off speed to claim his maiden before stiff not to win closing off late as a heavily backed favourite in a CL1 at Dubbo and can lead to a big result for the Neasham-Archibald home stable who is hard fit and dropping in class; and 7 Up And Comer stepping up from an easy win in weaker country grade; can add value into trifecta and first fours another one from the Neasham-Archibald yard but based at Warwick Farm will relish the long and gradual run home here third-up Has done her best work late in the last two slipping back from deeper BM 68 provincial company when only beaten a bit over a length at his third start Mostro disappointed when resuming in that same race as the top selection but is better over this trip with blinkers on Monty Be Quick boxed on for a long way when resuming over this trip at Wyong Drums Of War has been in and around the money in four provincial runs this prep Oceans One can improve sharply getting on to a bigger track second-up Parkrun is another lightly raced improver trained on the track and primed to break through at his fourth start Loved the way he attacked the line from a mile back at Tamworth behind Dale who has since won easy again and back on the more spacious course is a further boost will likely jump a short-priced favourite after finishing close-up in her last two runs against city opposition when hard enough in the market Great Brazen is trained on the track and comes off a solid closing effort at Newcastle on debut resuming for a second prep behind two progressive trials a Deep Field filly on debut for the Neasham-Archibald home camp can continue the stable’s assault in an open Super Maiden Was good through the line winning a recent trial with something in hand and is drawn to get to the middle over the final 300m Chica Del Mar is a betting watch on debut for the Lou Mary stable after winning her trial on the same day as the top selection in faster time Honey Perfume resumes for only her third start from the inside draw Inspired Star is another first starter from the Freedman stable at Rosehill New Pharoah returns off a long break as a gelding Rose Water is an emerging provincial-based filly resuming for just her third start in an even all-girls affair Swept home for an easy win on debut last October then was competitive in a provincial CL1 before spelling Drama Dodger is a tough mare who can also run a big race resuming off a smart provincial trial win Cosy Corner gets a much-needed drop in grade and a 3kg claim to off-set the big weight fifth-up Ballinderry Sal is a talented mare resuming off a dominant trial win here Crimson Bonnet hasn’t missed a place in three runs this prep and goes in exotic plays Remlaps Commander hasn’t started since May but is an exciting local sprinter returning as a gelding Finished his opening prep with a breakthrough win at the provincials before winning two from three including a dashing Saturday CL3 Highway Has even had to get multiple vet clearances in and around two progressive trials but anywhere near his best can blow them away Zouprince stuck on well when resuming in a deeper provincial race Outback Ringer also gets a significant class drop second-up Bend The Knee resuming off two impressive trials; and 9 Climate Control back in class deep into the prep; can run into minor money 5. Singing Star is sparingly raced, and resumes off a nice trial, with blinkers coming off. 3. Drums Of War has been in and around the money in four provincial runs this prep. 1. Oceans One can improve sharply getting on to a bigger track second-up. BEST BETSR4 3. CHEEGALR8 2. REMLAPS COMMANDERBEST VALUER5 3. PARKRUN Trainer Peter Snowden is keen to test Lavish Empire over 1500m again after his surprise win at the trip in the Muswellbrook Cup with a view to next month’s Scone Cup Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing Followed categories will be added to My News Champion trainer Peter Snowden is considering a Scone Cup start for Lavish Empire if he maintains winning form in the Precise Air Handicap (1500m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday Snowden said Lavish Empire surprised him with his new-found stamina reserves when he defeated Grebeni in the Muswellbrook Cup last start “We had never tried Lavish Empire at 1500m before but he hit the line really well to win at Muswellbrook,” Snowden said “I thought he should have another crack at the trip and if he runs well again then I’m thinking about setting him for the Scone Cup next month “If he can run a mile (1600m) then it opens up a lot more opportunities.” Lavish Empire is second emergency but is over the odds at $21 with TAB Fixed Odds for the Randwick race where Ducasse is the $4.20 favourite But Snowden’s promising sprinter Zealously dominates at the betting at $1.80 for the Jeff Pendlebury Handicap (1000m) Zealously resumed with a close second to Wondereach at Warwick Farm and Snowden said three-year-old has been improved by the run “He ran super first-up and was only caught right on the line,” Snowden said “He has come on well from that and this looks a nice race for him on paper “When he was last in work he only had four runs for three wins then he ran fourth to Private Harry in The Sunlight on the Sunshine Coast so his form is very good.” A busy finish in the Muswellbrook Gold Cup at @thebrookracing and it's Lavish Empire who books his Big Dance chance!💃A double to @SnowdenRacing1 today with Mitch Bell in the saddle!@racing_nswpic.twitter.com/14bBKQIuRJ • ‘It’s a sad day’: Group 1-winner Happy Clapper dies resumed with a close fourth against older horses at Warwick Farm earlier this month “He ran well first-up and he will like the ‘cut’ in the track on Saturday,” Snowden said “I’m looking to take him to the Gold Coast on May 10 (Gold Coast Guineas) if he runs well at Randwick.” Akaysha won impressively on debut at Kembla Grange earlier this month recording a very fast 55.86s for the 1000m She is at $8 in early betting behind favourite Beskar at $2.50 At the Kensington Anzac Day meeting on Friday, Snowden has Queen Of Dragons resuming in the Gallipoli Handicap (1400m) Although Queen Of Dragons is rated at $17 for her return to racing Snowden believes the mare is an each-way chance “Queen Of Dragons doesn’t mind the sting out of the ground,” Snowden said “She trialled super the other day in a good heat and she can run well fresh.” Originally published as Lavish Empire shooting for back-to-back 1500m wins with his new-found stamina reserves when he heads to Randwick Accredited resumes at Gosford on Saturday after creating plenty of hype over the summer with some slashing performances. Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising will have two runs in Sydney this Spring, trainer David Hayes has revealed. Thoroughbred racing’s biggest and brightest names of the jockey ranks have signed on to compete in a lucrative Grand Prix style franchise-based global circuit. James McDonald is one of a number of champion jockeys to give the new global jockey league the tick of approval. Melbourne jockey Ethan Brown will head to Saturday’s Hollindale Sakes at the Gold Coast in super form after a treble at last Saturday’s Caulfield meeting. Fresh off two feature wins last weekend, Annabel Archibald will be out to secure a fifth straight Hollindale Stakes this Saturday. pictures by Jonathan CarrollGERRY Harvey shouted it was "the best scone" he's ever had as he took a bite into the golden baked goods paired with the perfect ratio of jam and cream He was strapped into a golf buggy for some good old-fashioned show fun ahead of the official proceedings The first stop around the Newcastle Showground was at the CWA hall where he was offered four servings of scones and a chocolate brownie made by the Hunter River Group branch "It was so good I'm off to get another one." Mr Harvey was taken on a tour by the show's immediate past president entertainment and meet and greet with the community "The interesting thing is you walk in here and the atmosphere is fantastic and everyone wants to walk up and say hello to you," he said Mr Harvey said he enjoyed his time in Newcastle reflecting on opening his shop in Hunter Street in 1965 "It must have been about 20 years ago when Newcastle was having a bit of a downturn with the steelworks and there was quite a bit of publicity at the time about Newcastle being in trouble "Newcastle's this great vibrant city with tourism beaches and wineries - it's a major part of the Australian landscape." As the last day of summer heat pelted down brave show-goers slapped on a hat to enjoy the first of three action-packed days Wallsend's Bev Warn was with her grandaughter Chloe and her support worker She said the showbags and animal nursery had been a highlight Over in sideshow ally Ava Zebra Duran was excited to take home a stuffed animal after a win said they were planning to get hot chips and a frozen drink - a show staple - to celebrate offering to cool down people as the mercury hit 32 degrees Lambton High School student Lucius Jones and teacher Bill Kearsey were doused in water and happy about it I'm also excited to eat a dagwood dog," Mr Kearsey said The Newcastle Show is on from 9am to 10pm on Friday Tickets will cost $30 for adults and $20 for children students and those eligible for concession prices Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters Don't miss your weekly Knights update Get the latest property and development news here tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Scone captain-coach Isaac Austin joins Road to Regional Finals as the Thoroughbreds aim for a fifth-straight Bengalla Group 21 Premiership this Sunday Road to Regional Finals | Greta Branxton Colts - Bengalla Group 21 NSWRL TV Highlights | NSW Cup Warriors v Panthers - Elimination Final NSWRL TV Highlights | Jersey Flegg Cup - Finals Week One NSWRL TV Highlights | Sydney Shield - Finals Week Three NSWRL TV Highlights | NSW Cup Jets v Raiders - Qualifying Final Todd knows Tamworth will rally for Magic Round The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Roosters v Bulldogs The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Panthers v Raiders Lighthouse Lass has been well educated for her debut with three trials for the Cassandra Stummer yard her latest an eye-catching effort over 900m She was entered for the Gimcrack Stakes as an early two-year old and has always shown good ability She is drawn to get the run of the race and figures to be in the finish Jasira come through the same trial at Scone behind Lighthouse Lass and have shown enough speed to be competitive on debut Comongin is next best for the Brett Robb stable on debut after a good trial win at Dubbo.How to play it: Lighthouse Lass to win Fuld’s Doubt to get another win on the board She resumes after a dominant trial victory over 900m and was thought enough of last preparation to contest the Denise’s Joy (1100m) at listed level and a Tab Highway Pride To Follow was deep ended first up over 1000m when not disgraced in city grade and was a good winner at both of her country starts prior to that Lizzie’s Gem can sneak into the minor money.How to play it: Fuld’s Doubt to win Great Point struggled to finish off her race last start when tested in Tab Highway company for the first time over a mile She drops back to 1400m and will find this much easier than what she contested last start Taipan Legend broke through for a much-deserved win last start over 1600m at Dubbo comes back to 1400m at his home track and maps to get the run of the race Hammoon Thunder is ready to peak now third up into his campaign and can figure in the placings Bertie will run his usual honest race.How to play it: Great Point to win Shadow Shot kept chipping away over 2300m last start when fourth behind Final Reset he was a dominant winner over 2100m in benchmark 66 grade Only has to reproduce his past two performances to figure in the finish again Jack Of Aces will find this easier than provincial grade where he hasn’t been disgraced in his past couple He maps to get a good run in transit and will have no issues at the 2200m Yorikiri both have each-way claims.How to play it: Shadow Shot each way Crown Legend was heavily supported first up for the Griffith stable when narrowly defeated at Orange over 1000m Steps up to 1100m here and gets blinkers for the first time Gold Capital has trialled well for his debut and draws to get a good run in transit for Braith Nock Harry Tudor showed good ability when formerly trained by Brad Widdup and was competitive in both runs for Brett Robb The son of Frankel resumes after more than a year off and warrants respect from a good draw with the claim Nor Nor West is the next best.How to play it: Crown Legend to win See You Then has only had the one barrier trial in readiness for her debut where she showed good speed and is sure to be well educated from the Rod Northam stable She is drawn to get a good run in transit over 900m and the early market support suggests she has good ability Straand Care did enough on debut over 900m at Newcastle and is sure to take natural improvement coming back to country grade Sharoha is next best from the Nathan Doyle stable who has to be respected in this grade Cup Of Ambition is next best.How to play it: See You Then to win Major Look is well set up coming back to country grade after running midfield in the Magic Millions maiden last start He is drawn to get the run of the race from an inside draw and all his form last preparation in provincial and city grade has to be respected Apache Jack has been a model of consistency this preparation and is knocking on the door to win a race will get back from the draw and hit the line hard Bullfighter will make their own luck on the speed and can both give a sight coming back to a dry surface.How to play it: Major Look to win Girrawheen is never far away and races well at Scone with form around Sir Remlap warranting respect in this grade Upwardly Mobile can both run well on their home tracks and 5 Tea or Coffee maps for a good run and gets the services of Aaron Bullock.How to play it: Girrawheen to win Race 7: (1) Major LooksRace 5: (4) Crown Legend Fuld\\u2019s Doubt to get another win on the board She resumes after a dominant trial victory over 900m and was thought enough of last preparation to contest the Denise\\u2019s Joy (1100m) at listed level and a Tab Highway Lizzie\\u2019s Gem can sneak into the minor money.How to play it: Fuld\\u2019s Doubt to win Jack Of Aces will find this easier than provincial grade where he hasn\\u2019t been disgraced in his past couple Track Good 4 and rail out 5m from 800m to 400m & True the remainder; Cutaway applies: Kowloon Princess is a Capitalist filly on debut for the in-form Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald stable Liked her two steady and improving 900m trials coming in and she will relish the big open stretch here Eclair Vitality is the likely short-priced favourite and natural threat Drawn to get a soft run on or near the speed Little Girl is another big market watch on debut wearing blinkers for the Freedman yard Slam Dunk improves sharply second-up.How to play it: Kowloon Princess to win Racing returns to Scone on Monday with a seven-race card.Credit: Getty Images Broken Wings is a tough mare that has not missed a place in four runs this prep and has shown versatility either racing in front or from well off the speed Draws to get the right run and was preferred here to the Dubbo meeting on Sunday Scathingly is lightly raced and gets the blinkers added after being fair through the line here when resuming Another Peach fought on OK at the Beaumont track when reloading off a four-week break but has to get over from the outside barrier Pinot Nero with the blinkers added third up can figure in the minor money.How to play it: Broken Wings to win Longinus resumes for a second prep for the Neasham-Archibald yard behind 2 quiet and fitted trials up to 1200m trials and has enough tactical speed to off-set the wider draw Clubman is a beautifully bred stablemate of the on top selection who hasn’t started since a dominant debut win in Canberra last April Hell Of A Lad has the blinkers off this time after a disappointing second-up effort at Taree when hard enough in the market returns for a second prep off two quiet trials.How to play it: Longinus to win Zucchero is a progressive home tracker who can make it two straight this prep stepping up from a dominant maiden win a fortnight ago as the hottest of favourites Great Point is a consistent local who has only finished further back than once in his last five when outclassed in a CL3 Saturday Highway Charged home to miss by a neck here in a similar race 18 days ago Taipan Legend is hard fit and has been finding the line okay all prep Ta Set Neferu can improve sharply down in weight fourth-up Need A Miracle back a shade in distance on a ten-day back-up heads the rest.How to play it: Zucchero to win Call Me Magnifique is a well bred local three-year-old by superstar The Autumn Sun and another one on debut for the Neasham-Archibald camp Showed nice progression to win the second of two recent trials and this shapes as an ideal track and trip to kick off his career is a big market watch returning with gear changes for her first run since late August behind two improving trials Brilliant Knight was an easing favourite on debut at Tamworth when working through the line OK and undoubtedly suited by the extra furlong and back on a bigger track but still under the odds from a tricky draw Gap to the rest.How to play it: Call Me Magnifique to win Sir Remlap is a lightly raced four-year-old who is unbeaten from two starts here at home and one of the most exciting sprinters in country NSW including consecutive wins up to CL3 Highway level both times powering home from a long way back in dominant fashion and should get enough speed up front here to settle back and be taken to the middle of the course at the top of the straight Carries only 1kg over the limit after the claim Tornado Express has also built a smart record and blinkers coming off is a stable pointer Giving Delight is a talented local on a quick turnaround after sweeping home to win a provincial BM 68 first-up Hellcibell is a lightly raced home track mare who hasn’t started since April last year but showed plenty in winning a heavy track trial here last week Puerto Banus who won two straight before working home fairly in a tougher metro BM 72 four weeks back.How to play it: Sir Remlap to win Play My Song is a progressive mare who can go back-to-back and cap off a big day for local stables Just missed when hitting the line late at Tamworth before tracking the speed and careering away for an easy win at Muswellbrook and returns for her first run since early last spring from a soft draw Chandon Star coming off an all-the-way win in weaker grade but head the remainder.How to play it: Play My Song to win Clubman is a beautifully bred stablemate of the on top selection who hasn\\u2019t started since a dominant debut win in Canberra last April Hellcibell is a lightly raced home track mare who hasn\\u2019t started since April last year MANY people have been asked me who I recommend voting for Do you enjoy debt spiraling out of control Tasty·Posted on Mar 14 2025Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownThis Viral Bakery Only Serves Two Items (That Often Sell Out In Under An Hour) — And They're Worth Every Minute Spent WaitingWorth the long wait time There were about twenty people in front of me but the line seemed to be moving somewhat quickly I'll say Mary O's Irish Soda Bread Shop is a must-try I'll admit that $6 for one scone isn't cheap but it wasn't too big of a deal because there were a decent amount of places to sit on the street Lady Olenna looked the part scoring a runaway trial win at Muswellbrook last week in her first public trial since July Been given some time and this looks a winnable race for her to kick off in Nation Changing has trials going back a few months but he impressed sitting off a leader then reeling it in and dashing away at Armidale a few weeks ago Interesting runner and market a handy guide Reluctant Diva trialled like she had just won first up at Tamworth she was well supported to start favourite and led but couldn’t hold them off Perhaps she’s fitter now and could take running down Wanavan led and gave some resistance when going down by less than half a length first up at Muswellbrook last week Not without claims.How to play it: Lady Olenna to win Racing returns to Scone on Friday.Credit: Louie Douvis Lonhro’s Queen is arguably the best horse in this race It’s just whether 1000m is a touch on the short side for her these days she has won at the trip and has looked sharp in two trial wins leading in Pride To Follow won a BM58 at this track at the end of January then up to city grade and sat handy before boxing on for fifth in a handy form race at Rosehill Sure to give a good account up on the speed Super Extreme is a consistent sprinter resuming and he has won two from four when fresh Two trials leading in have been fine and he will be hitting the line Just In Reach resumed from a long break at Warwick Farm a couple of weeks ago and the $101 chance sailed down the outside late to run fourth Can only be fitter and has to be respected.How to play it: Lonhro’s Queen to win Splash Of Steel made his debut with a midfield finish behind Wodeton at Rosehill then solid up near the pace when third at Canterbury almost two months ago Fortissimo is a well-bred gelding that has trialled a couple of times recently reacting to some riding when runner-up at Muswellbrook last week Buckeye was a bit plain when the pressure went on on debut at Rosehill in November behind The Playwright Stormy Reign was beaten three lengths at her only start behind Icarian Dream in October at Warwick Farm but has gate one and no surprise to see some improvement from her.How to play it: Splash Of Steel to win Antilocapra ran right up to her short price when resuming with a soft win over 1200m on this track two weeks ago Narrowly beaten at this trip before a spell Call Me Terry has been solid in two runs back for fourths at Mudgee and Tamworth In the middle of a three-horse battle up front there last start and battled on OK Draws soft and no surprise to see him in the finish Badboy McCoy is an experienced horse with 57 starts to his name and he is an interesting runner after being just denied by Rouge Moulin at Dubbo last time That horse then ran second to Gallant Star in the WRA Championships Ballinderry Sal has been just behind the placings in three runs back and ran on without threatening at Tamworth over this trip Again likely to get back and could run into the finish without surprising.How to play it: Antilocapra to win Mount Bona was a small drifter when making her debut with a handy enough effort at Tamworth over 1200m where she got back and stretched out to be beaten a few lengths Zoomorphic is close to a win after seconds at Wyong and Tamworth Pushes forward in his races so can offset the gate and has to be considered Leovanni has come back in good order with a couple of placings though he went under as a $1.45 favourite at Bathurst Major Look ran on into third over this course two starts back then six weeks between runs when close up at Hawkesbury Chance to lift back to this company.How to play it: Mount Bona each way Zucchero knocked over a maiden and a BM58 in this area before starting favourite and finishing sixth at Hawkesbury when up to 1800m Back to this grade and drawing out might allow him to wind up Upwardly Mobile won a BM58 at this track three starts back but then was a drifter in betting at Tamworth last time when a fair fifth after having her chance Can improve back to this track where she’s won both her races but did hit the line quite well over this course two weeks ago into second Alpine Kandy was sent out favourite when resuming at a mile at Dubbo and was solid enough running second Might want a touch further now but gets weight relief and should be thereabouts.How to play it: Zucchero to win Dashing Rupert won his first two starts in good style at Goulburn in the spring then in the market but didn’t get into the race up in grade at Warwick Farm before a spell Had two Sydney trials and the latest was a nice improvement Ritzsun is back from a couple of Highways where he ran well at Wyong over this trip then below par behind Clear Thinking at Randwick Show Business arrived in time to score on debut at Kembla Grange a couple of weeks ago suggesting the extra 100m will be in her favour Red Rags To Bulls has shown promise in her six starts to date and resumes since a third in a Rosehill Highway in August Trialled once and she’s one of the chances for sure.How to play it: Dashing Rupert each way Know Thyself deserves another chance after the race did not work out for him first up at Tamworth Drew wide and found the fence then couldn’t get momentum in a slowly run race Bigger track will suit him ideally and he did start $1.90 in that race Lubrication had no luck at all with a wide run when third behind Tribeca Star in the Lismore heat a month ago Draws alongside the favourite and is a definite chance given the strong form around him Bjorn Ironside won well first up then loomed to win the Port Macquarie heat but had to settle for a close third Since then tried hard at Tamworth last week Back-up suits and chance if they’re running on Tornado Express was huge when fourth at Tamworth after sitting four deep without cover throughout the 1400m Gets the blinkers on and in a race without a lot of speed should be able to land forward Dances With Hooves will be better suited at her home track than around Tamworth where she wasn’t disgraced running on from near last into midfield.How to play it: Know Thyself to win she was well supported to start favourite and led but couldn\\u2019t hold them off Perhaps she\\u2019s fitter now and could take running down Lonhro\\u2019s Queen is arguably the best horse in this race It\\u2019s just whether 1000m is a touch on the short side for her these days Can only be fitter and has to be respected.How to play it: Lonhro\\u2019s Queen to win Can improve back to this track where she\\u2019s won both her races Dashing Rupert won his first two starts in good style at Goulburn in the spring then in the market but didn\\u2019t get into the race up in grade at Warwick Farm before a spell Trialled once and she\\u2019s one of the chances for sure.How to play it: Dashing Rupert each way Drew wide and found the fence then couldn\\u2019t get momentum in a slowly run race Back-up suits and chance if they\\u2019re running on Dances With Hooves will be better suited at her home track than around Tamworth where she wasn\\u2019t disgraced running on from near last into midfield.How to play it: Know Thyself to win Cr Collison was elected Mayor this morning in a secret ballot while all three new candidates who achieved quota on primary votes we thwarted from any Council positions or motions Cr Collison moved a motion for the ballot for Mayor to be secret Cr Collison was then elected Mayor 6 votes to 3 votes for Cr Fraser “…I’ll do my best to head this Shire in the right direction I believe we have been going pretty comfortably.” He thanked his supporters and told his fellow Councillors he’d work with them Cr McGill moved a motion that the term of Deputy Mayor should be 1 year Initially three Councillors were nominated for the position Councillors then voted for Cr McGill and Cr Ryan Cr Ryan was voted in as Deputy Mayor with six votes Should a position become available in the first 18 months of Council Council can choose to hold an election for the position in this case it would be offered to James Burns Two Councillors were nominated to be a non-voting member on the audit and risk committee