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In the mix: Frank O'Rourke will vie for state title success in Port Macquarie on March 13-14. Photo: supplied

Sailing in the blood as O'Rourke looks to add to state titles

Poignant: The carved tribute to Ruth Ridley at the Neils Bend camping reserve in the Upper Murray.

Son 'torn apart' by suspected murder-suicide of Port Macquarie mum

Change of scenery: Dylan Clark has made the move from Wyong Roos to Port Macquarie Sharks.

Sharks secure the services of talented Wyong Roos back-rower

ACTION NEEDED: Peter and Keiran Rodger, Kathy Reagan, Stewart Cooper and Bob Isherwood at the Houston Mitchell Drive intersection.

Community question the "human cost" of highway death trap

Council is planning to upgrade around 3.4 kilometres of Ocean Drive from two lanes to four lanes between Matthew Flinders Drive to Greenmeadows Drive (south).

Council will borrow $25m to get soil turning on Ocean Dr duplication

WHERE TO GO: The new exploretravel.com.au website is the place to head for great holiday ideas, tips and deals.

New website for savvy travellers

Shiffrin wins, homes in on Stenmark record

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Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert cop big fines

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Sailing in the blood as O'Rourke looks to add to state titles

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Financial help available for storm-affected residents

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Archers restring as competitions kick off in the Hastings

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WADA looking into Haas F1 livery

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The government is digging in behind Defence Minister Linda Reynolds who is facing calls to resign.

Defence minister sorry for lying cow barb

A person quarantining in a Victorian hotel is one of nine to test positive for COVID-19 country-wide

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Victoria Police are on the lookout for 55-year-old registered sex offender Paul Kraft.

Two sex offenders avoiding Victoria Police

Four people are in hospital after a "freak accident" involving a horse-drawn cart in regional NSW.

Four hurt as carthorse bolts at showground

A court finds NSW Police breached its duty of care to an officer who became depressed.

NSW Police liable for officer's depression

Hannah Ryan

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

Adam Holmes

The search in waters around east Sydney's Dover Heights for Melissa Caddick has been called off.

Caddick ocean search near Sydney dropped

Danny Russell. Picture: Kenji Sato

How I escaped social housing and broke the cycle of poverty

Kenji Sato

What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Janine Graham

The logistics of distributing the COVID vaccine in Australia must run smoothly. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLogistics of COVID-19 vaccine rollout must be perfect

Dr Elizabeth Jackson

"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

Janine Graham

Marie Janczura of the Therapeutic Goods Administration works on the COVID vaccine to ensure a safe roll out. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs one vaccine better than the others?

Steve Evans

US great Mikaela Shiffrin en route to her 45th World Cup slalom win in Jasna.

Shiffrin wins, homes in on Stenmark record

John Bagratuni
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Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has copped a $US25,000 fine over comments about NBA refereeing.

Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert cop big fines

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In the mix: Frank O'Rourke will vie for state title success in Port Macquarie on March 13-14. Photo: supplied

Sailing in the blood as O'Rourke looks to add to state titles

Paul Jobber

US great Mikaela Shiffrin en route to her 45th World Cup slalom win in Jasna.

Shiffrin wins, homes in on Stenmark record

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ARCHERY RETURN: Hastings Valley Archery Club secretary Merv Palmer at a members-only shoot in February.

Archers restring as competitions kick off in the Hastings

Robert Dougherty

Haas FI team leader Gunther Steiner is confident they can retain Russian flag colours on their car.

WADA looking into Haas F1 livery

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

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Rotary members get in some pegging practice in preparation for the June world record attempt.

Rotary ready to sock it to a world record for a good cause

Tracey Fairhurst

Weapons for the Soldier - Glasshouse Regional Gallery. Photo Credit: Tony Albert and Vincent Namatjira, Australias Most Wanted Armed with a Paintbrush, 2018, archival pigment print on paper, found patches, fabric, 100 x 100 cm.Courtesy of the artist and Sullivan + Strumpf, Sydney and Singapore.
Weapons for the soldier is a project by the APY Art Centre Collective and Hazelhurst Arts Centre. The exhibition tour has been assisted by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program.

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: Celebrate 2021 with our January events guide

Tracey Fairhurst

We're back in business: your free guide to #supportlocal

UPDATEDSupport Local: Your comprehensive guide to Port Macquarie-Hastings business

Rotary members get in some pegging practice in preparation for the June world record attempt.

Rotary ready to sock it to a world record for a good cause

Wauchope will be a sea of purple throughout March for the town's annual Lasiandra Festival.

WHAT'S ONWauchope rolls out the purple carpet for its annual Lasiandra Festival

Tracey Fairhurst

The University joined forces with the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council to host Mr Todd Sampson - co-host of the television show Gruen and writer and presenter of Redesign My Brain, BodyHack, and Life on the Line - for the opening event of its new on-campus 'Innovation Hub'.

WHAT'S ONSampson to unleash big thinking at CSU's new innovation hub

Pretty petals :Popular florist Mrs S Hewens judging entries at the Dahlia Show, 1971.

Flashback to 1971: It was all about dahlias and dogs

Port Macquarie Museum

Congratulations: Wendy Rowland gained first place honours at the Mermaids Carnival, 1971.

Do you recall Mermaid Carnivals at Flynns Beach in the '70s?

Port Macquarie Museum

Hula maid: Nurse Sue Williams prepares to board the Hastings District Hospital float in the Rotary Clubs water pageant, 1971. Photo: supplied

Remember 1971: Fun flotilla raises funds for hospital

Port Macquarie Museum

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

There's no place like home on the Mid North Coast

There's no place like home on the Mid North Coast

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Discover the best of Tamworth and New England

Lydia Roberts

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

The Book of Luke: Today's chapter

The Book of Luke: Today's chapter

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'Grateful for every day': Prue and Tim Granger..

'Man in the mirror': How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

Picture-postcard coastal views

Picture-postcard coastal views

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

HONOURED: Barista Emily Sheridan and Kew Corner Store owner Steffan Adler.

Newsagent honoured in parliament for charitable deeds

Robert Dougherty

CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES: Kendall RDA president Elizabeth Wallace (centre-right) and vice president Jenny McGregor with volunteers Steve McGregor and John Wilkinson.

Construction on course at Kendall Riding for the Disabled

Robert Dougherty

Family salutes George's 100 year milestone

Family salutes George's 100 year milestone

HONOURED: Barista Emily Sheridan and Kew Corner Store owner Steffan Adler.

Newsagent honoured in parliament for charitable deeds

Jenny Patterson and her extended family, including four family members, involved in the head shave.

Brave to go bald in support of mum's cancer battle

Betty O'Neill will speak in-depth about her debut memoir, The Other Side of Absence: Discovering my father's secrets.

WHAT'S ONFather's history takes author on a journey through Poland

Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran and the legendary dragon Sisu, voiced by Awkwafina. Picture: Disney

REVIEWRaya and the Last Dragon: A film fit for a Disney princess

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Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland in Chaos Walking. Picture: Roadshow Films

REVIEWChaos Walking depicts a not implausible future

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Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

A scene from About Endlessness. Picture: Sharmill Films

REVIEWAbout Endlessness is an existential cinematic musing

FORESHORE CLEANUP: Volunteers at the Clean Up Australia Day.

Community unites for Clean Up Australia Day cause

Robert Dougherty

WHERE TO GO: The new exploretravel.com.au website is the place to head for great holiday ideas, tips and deals.

New website for savvy travellers

Joanne Crawford

Rotary members get in some pegging practice in preparation for the June world record attempt.

Rotary ready to sock it to a world record for a good cause

Tracey Fairhurst

Stand: Mayor Peta PInson encourages community members to stand for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council at the September local government elections.

It's time to think about stepping up to represent your community

Port Macquarie-Hastings mayor Peta Pinson

Jim Main. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONWhy I've reinvented myself as a climate warrior

Jim Main

INNOVATIVE FARMING: Wilmot Cattle Co's Stuart Austin, wife Trisha Cowley, with children Harry, 5, and Poppy, 1. The family recently sold carbon credits, stored in their soil, to international company Microsoft.

REAL AUSTRALIAGive credit to the nation's carbon pioneers

Elizabeth Anderson

Intersection death is a great tragedy

Intersection death is a great tragedy

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Colourful plant combinations created by builder Peter Kube and artist Jennifer Edwards in their garden at Little Hartley. Hartvale at Little Hartley is open March 6 and 7 from 10am to 4pm.

March's heated debate

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This Braford steer agrees you are certainly not "up yourself' if you promote why you love what you do.

Take the bull by the horns, share your story

Samantha Townsend

Lincoln Mckinlay Elders, Shad Bailey Colin say, Nick Say, Yasloc and buyer of the top priced ram Roy Robertson

Overwhelming Result for Yasloc

Matthew Campion

SIMPLY STYLISH: Lyrical white quilt cover from Sheridan's new autumn/winter range.

How to choose the best pillow and other bedding questions

RENOVATED DELIGHT: Making use of raked ceilings, demolishing walls and opening the inside to the outside has turned this mid-century shack in Coffs Harbour into a sleek California-style home.

Let a winner of The Block explain a minimalist renovation

HOUSE | DESIGN

STRESS LESS: Preparation and remaining calm will help make relocation much easier on pets.

When it comes to a new home, it's all about the smooth moves

RSPCA