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Footpath concerns: Garden Village's Carol Churchill says the footpath outside the facility is too steep and should be fixed.

Flawed footpath concerns Carol

Peter Daniels

Les we forget: Check out our quick guide to Anzac Day services to be held across the Port Macquarie-Hastings in 2019.

Here's a guide to the 2019 Anzac Day services

Peter Daniels

Frisbee fun at the beach: Bianca Green. 15 and James Seldon.

Fun in the sun for Easter Monday

Robert Dougherty

Phil Kaufmann at Murugan Temple Madampe in Sri Lanka. PHOTO: Phil Kaufmann

Bonny Hills local holidaying in Sri Lanka saddened by attack

Carla Mascarenhas

On stage: Arlie Webb from Port Macquarie in last year's dance section. Photo: Scott Calvin/Carl Muxlow.

Taree set to be centre of the world for eisteddfod

Lauren Green

May the force be with you: Brian Oswell is organising an exhibition celebrating air forces from around the world at the Hastings District Flying Club on April 27 and April 28.

Exhibition to focus on air force operations during world wars

Peter Daniels

Port Macquarie: Local residents can expect a few showery days before the weather clears for ANZAC Day on April 25

Weather clears for ANZAC Day commemoration

Robert Dougherty

Footpath concerns: Garden Village's Carol Churchill says the footpath outside the facility is too steep and should be fixed.

Flawed footpath concerns Carol

Peter Daniels

Les we forget: Check out our quick guide to Anzac Day services to be held across the Port Macquarie-Hastings in 2019.

Here's a guide to the 2019 Anzac Day services

Peter Daniels

Ready to go: Tahney Luck, Wayne Gleeson, Beau Montgomery, Peter Vincent, Warren Lorger and Anna Gleeson will represent Australia at the 2019 Touch Football World Cup in Malaysia. Photo: Peter Gleeson

History-making crew prepare to board plane bound for World Cup

New faces: Georgia and Maia Marino have been strong performers in Port City's two wins from two start to the season. Photo: Paul Jobber

Breakers' sister act playing their part in team's fast start

Paul Jobber

Ready to go: Tahney Luck, Wayne Gleeson, Beau Montgomery, Peter Vincent, Warren Lorger and Anna Gleeson will represent Australia at the 2019 Touch Football World Cup in Malaysia. Photo: Peter Gleeson

History-making crew prepare to board plane bound for World Cup

Paul Jobber

Tough to play: Chris Whitfield was strong on the pitching mound for Spartans.

Out-of-towners spoil the party at Easter baseball carnival

Paul Jobber

New faces: Georgia and Maia Marino have been strong performers in Port City's two wins from two start to the season. Photo: Paul Jobber

Breakers' sister act playing their part in team's fast start

Making a claim: Angus Thurgate (pictured warming up in Perth last week) played a starring role as the Newcastle Jets trounced Brisbane Roar 6-1 on Saturday. Photo: AAP/Tony McDonough

Thurgate impresses Merrick in Jets' rout of Brisbane Roar

Paul Jobber

Ready to go : Junior cyclists such as Port Macquarie's Alani Cockshutt will compete at the NSW Junior Tour in Port Macquarie in June. Photo: Paul Jobber

Junior Cycling Tour set to return to Port Macquarie in June

Paul Jobber

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On stage: Arlie Webb from Port Macquarie in last year's dance section. Photo: Scott Calvin/Carl Muxlow.

Taree set to be centre of the world for eisteddfod

Lauren Green

May the force be with you: Brian Oswell is organising an exhibition celebrating air forces from around the world at the Hastings District Flying Club on April 27 and April 28.

Exhibition to focus on air force operations during world wars

Peter Daniels

Chemical cleanout: Coastal Warriors, volunteer community group which organises cleanup days throughout the town.

Community unites for chemical cleanout

Robert Dougherty

On stage: Arlie Webb from Port Macquarie in last year's dance section. Photo: Scott Calvin/Carl Muxlow.

Taree set to be centre of the world for eisteddfod

Cath Letchford and Meg Race admire the artwork.

More than 160 artworks on show in annual exhibition

Lisa Tisdell

Ready for race day: Port Macquarie Lions with their ducks.

Annual Duck Race set to be a real quacker

Robert Dougherty

Got to go: The Norfolk Island pine tree outside the Palace Motel in Hay Street, 1963. Photos supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Norfolk Pine hinders development - 1963

Port Macquarie Museum

And the winner is: Maria Ashley, Lorraine Jones, June McPherson, Jonny Southey and Glynnis Morcom on the Oxley County Council's winning float, 1963.

Grand opening for Carnival week - 1963

Port Macquarie Museum

A collection of about 40 artworks is being prepared by local historian and author David Martin.

Exhibition to celebrate two centuries of landscape art in the Hastings

That dream block of land is more affordable than you think

Jil Hogan

Why not trade the purgatory of city traffic for a little slice of coastal paradise?

Tom Sebo

An exclusive bushland lifestyle close to everything

Jil Hogan

That dream block of land is more affordable than you think

The beautiful Maldives: In the Maldives the group will cruise some of the region's most spectacular islands, taking in pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. This is sponsored content from Travelrite.

Seychelles, Maldives and Andaman Islands make for the holiday of a lifetime

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Ruth Lewis

Ascot Park Housing Estate offers exclusive living in beautiful bushland surrounds, close to amenities, and is just a short 10 minute drive to the ocean.

Beautiful bushland setting

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This seaside village combines both sophistication and tranquility, creating a lifestyle that is truly second to none.

A slice of coastal paradise

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VITAL SERVICE: CareFlight help transport sick and injured people from rural and regional places to the city for medical attention.

CareFlight services celebrates milestone

Laura Telford

The 1966 Carnival of the Pines, Queen crowning. 1966 PHOTO: Port Macquarie Historical Museum

Sixties in the Spotlight as part of Shine Festival

Carla Mascarenhas

@willcucko

Through Your Eyes: bright colours paint the sky

Laura Telford

VITAL SERVICE: CareFlight help transport sick and injured people from rural and regional places to the city for medical attention.

CareFlight services celebrates milestone

Brighter future: SMART Recovery facilitator Adam Dean runs free weekly meetings to assist people manage addictive behaviours.

New way to help people manage alcohol and drug addiction

Lisa Tisdell

Lexie Bradford and Caitlin Trenaman sell tickets in the Laurieton Public School P&C raffle.

Easter Saturday street market tradition continues

Lisa Tisdell

New faces: Georgia and Maia Marino have been strong performers in Port City's two wins from two start to the season. Photo: Paul Jobber

Breakers' sister act playing their part in team's fast start

Frisbee fun at the beach: Bianca Green. 15 and James Seldon.

Fun in the sun for Easter Monday

Ready to go: Tahney Luck, Wayne Gleeson, Beau Montgomery, Peter Vincent, Warren Lorger and Anna Gleeson will represent Australia at the 2019 Touch Football World Cup in Malaysia. Photo: Peter Gleeson

History-making crew prepare to board plane bound for World Cup

Tough to play: Chris Whitfield was strong on the pitching mound for Spartans.

Out-of-towners spoil the party at Easter baseball carnival

Making a claim: Angus Thurgate (pictured warming up in Perth last week) played a starring role as the Newcastle Jets trounced Brisbane Roar 6-1 on Saturday. Photo: AAP/Tony McDonough

Thurgate impresses Merrick in Jets' rout of Brisbane Roar

Paul Jobber

@willcucko

Through Your Eyes: bright colours paint the sky

Laura Telford

Ready to go : Junior cyclists such as Port Macquarie's Alani Cockshutt will compete at the NSW Junior Tour in Port Macquarie in June. Photo: Paul Jobber

Junior Cycling Tour set to return to Port Macquarie in June

Paul Jobber

Cath Letchford and Meg Race admire the artwork.

More than 160 artworks on show in annual exhibition

Lisa Tisdell

Billionaires hold the power for real change

Climate future relies on an end to division

Picture: Paul Harris

Jobs endangered as Great Barrier Reef dies

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

'URBAN COMMUNITY': An artist's impression of the Discovery Rise planned development at James Cook University's Townsville campus. Image: Supplied.

Work starts on university-based retirement communities

Geraldine Cardozo

Barnaby Joyce isn't bothered if a royal commission probes a controversial $80 million water purchase

PM backing Joyce over $80m water purchase

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Pauline Hanson has identified "volcano eruptions" and the oceans as major causes of climate change.

Hanson denies humans behind climate change

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Bill Shorten says $77b in tax cuts will go to the highest-income earners under a Morrison government

High-income earners to reap $77b tax cuts

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party has recorded a good showing in the latest Newspoll.

Palmer party could sway four seats: poll

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Anzac biscuits, not cookies says the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Don't hold 'Anzac' sale, businesses warned

Luke Costin
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Sri Lanka placed under state of emergency

Anthony David
1hr ago

Scott Morrison says responsibility for ending gay conversion therapy falls with the states.

Gay conversion therapy a state issue: PM

Matt Coughlan
1hr ago

The youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is turning 1. Photo: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace.

Royal family releases new photos for Prince Louis' first birthday

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Come to Batlow CiderFest, on 18 May 2019 weekend. Photo: supplied

Enjoy the Cider at Batlow Festival

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Landholder cops $350k fine for illegally clearing land

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Water fight: Barnaby Joyce says $80m buyback was at arms length

Jamieson Murphy

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

Anxiety is emotionally and physically exhausting and getting help early is essential. Recovery from an anxiety disorder is possible with the right treatment and support.

How to deal with anxiety

HealthShare
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Craft beer makers are using ingredients like Tim-Tams or kangaroo in experimental brews

Tim Tam and Roo beer featured at festival

Melissa Meehan

BEAUTIFUL FLOORS: The beauty of today's flooring is the vast amount of options to fit every style, budget and home. Image courtesy of Carpet Court.

Tips for creating Moroccan and botanical style