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Push for poll: The poll would enable the community to indicate whether they would like council to continue to add fluoride to the water supply or otherwise.

Mayor set to push for poll on water fluoridation

Liz Langdale
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Cowper MP Pat Conaghan.

Cowper MP takes mobile office on regional tour

REACHING THE WALL: Jacinta Mooney.

MacKillop College swimmers power through the pool

Robert Dougherty

Happy days: Farmer Tony Sarks at Ricardoes Strawberries and Tomatoes.

Record rainfall helps bust drought conditions

Carla Mascarenhas

The Australian Saltmarsh mosquito, a common pest around coastal regions of NSW. Photo: Cameron Webb.

Mozzie bite warning after high numbers reported

Liz Langdale

The area near the corner of Bundella Avenue and Illaroo Road was signposted by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Photo: Stewart Cooper.

Asbestos lingers at Lake Cathie after 2018 discovery

Liz Langdale

A nightmare: Treeview Parade's Bob Withers is one resident with concerns about the current legislation covering the state-wide LEP.

Review could change how residential developments take shape

Peter Daniels

Push for poll: The poll would enable the community to indicate whether they would like council to continue to add fluoride to the water supply or otherwise.

Mayor set to push for poll on water fluoridation

Liz Langdale
1hr ago

Cowper MP Pat Conaghan.

Cowper MP takes mobile office on regional tour

Full steam ahead: Maverick and Korbyn Hyde can't wait for the upcoming junior rugby league season. Photo: Paul Jobber

SUBSCRIBERBusiness as usual for Group 3 junior rugby league in 2020

Splashing around: Conditions faced by Peninsula and Ballina were a common sight throughout the weekend at the NSW Junior State Cup.

How a wet NSW Junior State Cup impacts on local sporting codes

Paul Jobber

Full steam ahead: Maverick and Korbyn Hyde can't wait for the upcoming junior rugby league season. Photo: Paul Jobber

SUBSCRIBERBusiness as usual for Group 3 junior rugby league in 2020

Paul Jobber

FIERCE COMPETITION: The Kendall Blues went head to head with the Beechwood Shamrocks a number of times in the 2019 season. PHOTO: Deena Hanlon.

Kendall Blues confident about what lies ahead in season 2020

Laura Telford

Splashing around: Conditions faced by Peninsula and Ballina were a common sight throughout the weekend at the NSW Junior State Cup.

How a wet NSW Junior State Cup impacts on local sporting codes

Ball movement: Ethan Duncombe passes out of dummy half for North Coast. Photo: Scott Calvin

North Coast juniors record dominant wins in season openers

Rob Douglas

Eyes up: Joey Champness closes in on goal during the Jets trial in Port Macquarie in 2017.

SUBSCRIBERRoar emotion: McKinna says Jets are committed to the region

Paul Jobber

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon. Picture: Shutterstock

How to make the most of three days in Hi Chi Minh City

Hannah Warren

Brisbane, and the Story Bridge, is spectacular at night.

Brisbane's transformation to Queensland capital of cool

Sheriden Rhodes

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Enter now: win a Scandinavian cruise with Viking

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Great hand: Port Macquarie-Hastings Bridge Club is hosting a series to reignite your love of playing cards.

Rediscover the fun, enjoyment and friendship of cards

Peter Daniels

PLAY: Local musician Terry Memory has launched his memoir.

Musician pens memoir - Life in a Minor Key

Laura Telford

Tim McMillan and Rachel Snow.

WHAT'S ONCeltic folk duo performing at Wauchope Arts Hall

Letitia Fitzpatrick

Great hand: Port Macquarie-Hastings Bridge Club is hosting a series to reignite your love of playing cards.

Rediscover the fun, enjoyment and friendship of cards

Helping koalas: New York-based South African artist Russ Ronat will open his koala exhibition at the Glasshouse on Saturday, February 15.

International artist opens Australian exhibition at the Glasshouse

SPOOKY COMEDY: The Pappinbarra Players in Dying To Meet You. Photo: Deb Murrell.

Pappinbarra Players' hilarious comedy a sure-fire hit

Letitia Fitzpatrick

Privileged: The Hon. C B Cutler speaks at the opening of the Q Robin School at Wauchope, 1970.

Wauchope school opens

Port Macquarie Museum

It's open: Mr Willis, Minister for Tourism, chats with Mr and Mrs Ken Underwood and mayor Ald. Adams at the official opening of Marbuk Park, 1970

Land purchase ready for Coles

Well done: RSL Scholarship recipients, 1970. Photos supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Rate rise for our town hall is not necessary

Port Macquarie Museum

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Emma Brown

Oia town on Santorini island, Greece. Get amongst the traditional and famous houses and churches with blue domes over the Caldera, Aegean sea.

Medieval cities of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

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Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Dedicated: The team at Adenbrook Homes Mid North Coast support the community raising funds while providing stunning new homes to happy customers.

Loyal team proves success

A stunning family oasis

A stunning family oasis

House of the Week

There's room for all the family

There's room for all the family

House of the Week

Read the latest Domain here

Read the latest Domain here

Ruth Lewis

Cowper MP Pat Conaghan.

Cowper MP takes mobile office on regional tour

Great hand: Port Macquarie-Hastings Bridge Club is hosting a series to reignite your love of playing cards.

Rediscover the fun, enjoyment and friendship of cards

Peter Daniels

Wauchope venue for next community safety precinct committee meeting

Wauchope venue for next community safety precinct committee meeting

Cowper MP Pat Conaghan.

Cowper MP takes mobile office on regional tour

FUN: Nick Hafey loves to go out with his camera and snap away.

Star photographer at home under the night sky

Laura Telford

Brave faces: Bellangry cattle farmers Julie and Darren Sage say they are just happy to be alive.

Couple say they are happy to survive and ready to rebuild

Robert Dougherty

REACHING THE WALL: Jacinta Mooney.

MacKillop College swimmers power through the pool

HAVING A BALL AT THE EXPO: Michael Ryan, Sarah Clark and Helga Ryan.

Surprise reunion at Sensational Seniors Expo

BASKETBALL SKILLS: Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus team at training on February 12.

Basketballers hit the books to earn a place on school squad

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Enter now: win a Scandinavian cruise with Viking

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PHOTOSThrough Your Eyes: floral delight across the Hastings

Laura Telford

2020 NSW Junior State Cup, day 3

PHOTOS2020 NSW Junior State Cup, day 3

FUN: Nick Hafey loves to go out with his camera and snap away.

Star photographer at home under the night sky

Laura Telford

Got him: A Northern Beaches player defends against Port Macquarie's under-10 boys on Sunday. Photo: Paul Jobber

PHOTOSMakos under-10 boys fall short in Junior State Cup semi-final

Paul Jobber

SURPRISE: The plant-based meat patties I tried didn't taste like real steak or lamb - but neither do actual meat patties.

OPINIONPlant-based meat trend's bit hard to swallow

Father Brendan Lee

Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams

Decade of celebrating local women

Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams

Writer wants a halt on new sub-divisions

Writer wants a halt on new sub-divisions

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

Thunderstorms and cooler weather conditions are expected throughout New South Wales.

Storms fell trees, cut power in Sydney

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Lloyds Auctions says older Holden cars are likely to surge in value while more recent ones will dip.

Classic Holdens 'to jump in value'

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About 200 Australians from the Diamond Princess cruise ship are set to be evacuated to Darwin.

Aussies on virus-hit ship prepare to leave

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Airport workers will strike for 24 hours on Wednesday against budget airline Jetstar.

Strike action against Jetstar returns

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Stephen Fontana's report into police actions before the Bourke St killings was critical of officers.

Police boss testifies at Bourke St inquest

Melissa Iaria
2hrs ago

Tuhirangi Thomas Tahiata's lawyer Chris Minnery (left) urged the jury to ignore his confessions.

Jury out in double toolbox murder trial

Cheryl Goodenough
2hrs ago

Minister Adem Somyurek acknowledged some innocent councillors will be swept up in the sacking.

Administrators to run troubled Casey

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

Jeff Pope has been named as the source of media leaks about the woman known as Lawyer X.

Ex-top cop to again front Lawyer X inquiry

Karen Sweeney
2hrs ago

Des Redmond, "Kooralbyn", Orange, bought nine Angus steers for $665/head at Carcoar store sale last Friday. He is with his agent Lindsay Fryer, Orange. Photo: KAREN BAILEY

Grass fever hits NSW buyers

KAREN BAILEY
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Bedgerabong Picnic Cup

Bedgerabong Picnic Cup

Janian McMillan

The $2750 ram with Robbie Bloch, CL Squires, purchaser Ian Uebergang and Chris Clonan, Alfoxton.

Alfoxton rams average $1370 for $2750 top

Kylie Raines

SUM TOTAL: A simple equation will give an indication of how long assets will last.

Simple rule of thumb may answer longevity question

Eco-friendly backyard tips

Eco-friendly backyard tips

HELLO CHOOK: Curious and intelligent, chickens are a great addition to the backyard.

Feeling clucky?? Here's how to be a good egg in a hen's eyes

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