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Explore what's inside the Herald Weekender, February 10.
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Artist Michael Bell reflects on his last 30 years
The popular and eclectic Newcastle artist unveils the work he will present in a survey show at Cessnock's new public gallery and tells a few stories about his colourful days in the Newcastle art scene.
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Something special about The Crooked Fiddle Band
These supremely talented musicians who play a spicy style of bluegrass which defies description tell about their Newcastle roots ahead of a headlining show at the inaugural Carrington Folk Festival.
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Blanca's Mediterranean flavour at Honeysuckle
Owners Garry and Melissa Risteski and their team are offering food inspired by the couple's Macedonian heritage and their European travels: "Simple yet profound flavours that allow the quality of the produce to shine through".
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The kings of bogan Aussie rock are coming
Coming off the high of supporting The Foo Fighters Australian tour, The Chats return to Newcastle still riding high.
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Monty's still on our mind
History writer Mike Scanlon looks into the question of what ever became of eccentric illustrator and history collector Monty Wedd's collection of military memorabilia.