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THE ENVIRONMENT MATTERS: Charles Sturt University Student Teresa Cochrane. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Helping the environment takes a community says Teresa

Laura Telford
34m ago

YOUR TURN: The NRMA is calling on the public to dob in the worst roads to drive on.

Dob in a road as NRMA says maintenance backlog grows

Laura Telford

Think twice: Lifeline Mid Coast welcomes donations of saleable items but dumping of items is causing them real headaches. Photo: Bev Harvey

Lifeline says dumping of goods is causing concern

Peter Daniels

Community involvement: A local area committee will be formed to cover Port Macquarie with the exception of the North Shore.

Another avenue to have a voice on the horizon

Lisa Tisdell

FUN: Hudson Young experiencing a virtual rollercoaster.

New technology virtually amazing at every turn

Laura Telford

Expert views: Tom Thompson inspects a ball signed by Don Bradman.

Learn the value of your precious collectibles or antiques

Lisa Tisdell

SPOTTED: Wild dog / dingo hybrids have been sighted on the North Shore.

If you hear a howl it probably isn’t a pure dingo

Laura Telford

THE ENVIRONMENT MATTERS: Charles Sturt University Student Teresa Cochrane. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Helping the environment takes a community says Teresa

Laura Telford
34m ago

YOUR TURN: The NRMA is calling on the public to dob in the worst roads to drive on.

Dob in a road as NRMA says maintenance backlog grows

Laura Telford

On the run: Mitch Black is put through an agility test on Tuesday. Photo: Paul Jobber

Knights juniors call in as part of pre-season training camp

Eagles change of plan comes up trumps at national titles

Paul Jobber

On the run: Mitch Black is put through an agility test on Tuesday. Photo: Paul Jobber

Knights juniors call in as part of pre-season training camp

Paul Jobber

Got him: Macleay opener Lewis Mickel is bowled by Dylan Lewis.

Hastings River cruise past Macleay and in to interdistrict final

Paul Jobber

Eagles change of plan comes up trumps at national titles

Taree's Ross Stitt was the only Mid North Coast trainer to score a win at Manning Valley Race Club's meeting on Monday.

New buy proves to be a bargain for trainer Stitt

Doug Ryan

Down you go: Nat Tickle (left) and Jayden Rose (right) combine to make a tackle against Hastings Valley last season.

Decision to re-join southern zone in Thunder’s best interests

Paul Jobber

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FUN: Hudson Young experiencing a virtual rollercoaster.

New technology virtually amazing at every turn

Laura Telford

Expert views: Tom Thompson inspects a ball signed by Don Bradman.

Learn the value of your precious collectibles or antiques

Lisa Tisdell

LET'S DANCE: Celebrities and dance partners gathered at the launch of the 2019 Stars of the Hastings. PHOTO: Jade McDonald, Little Glimpses.

Dancing stars take centre stage for Cancer Council

Laura Telford

FUN: Hudson Young experiencing a virtual rollercoaster.

New technology virtually amazing at every turn

FUN DAY: Members from Tacking Point Lions Club and Marine Rescue Port Macquarie are excited about Australia Day. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Celebrate our national day across the region

Lisa Tisdell

TEST RUN: Port Macquarie Library manager Jim Maguire testing the new virtual reality equipment which will be on display at The Glasshouse. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Imagine a new world with virtual reality these holidays

Laura Telford

George Lewis Becke. Photo: Louis Becke by A. Grove Day

Charismatic author Becke earns his place in local history

Tracey Fairhurst

An 1862 drawing by Robert Perrott, looking from the Ackroyd Street area over the cemetery and towards the coast. In the distance is the Windmill on Windmill Hill, and an unmade Burrawan Street. This is one of the images expected to appear in the exhibition in 2019.

Celebrating 200 years of Hastings landscapes

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Aboriginal liaison officer Kelly O'Brien spoke about the story behind the Together as One Sculpture.

Heritage highlighted at headland during bicentenary event

Lisa Tisdell

Two free events for kids not to be missed these school holidays

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Ruth Lewis

All about family: Three generations of the Porter family call the remote property home.

No place like home

Brooke Hodgson

Two free events for kids not to be missed these school holidays

Sweet music: Troy grew up listening to Guns and Roses, Motley Crue, Abba and the Bee Gees, and he loves the Beatles.

Mid North Coast Now | Wauchope’s music man

Letitia Fitzpatrick

Hat Head product Aiden Tolman will always refer to the Macleay Vally as his "home".

Mid North Coast Now | Long road from Hat Head to the NRL

Callum McGregor

Deep waterfront living

House of the Week

Read this week’s Domain here

Ruth Lewis

Map of auctions and homes open for inspection: January 18 – January 23, 2019

Ruth Lewis

THE ENVIRONMENT MATTERS: Charles Sturt University Student Teresa Cochrane. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Helping the environment takes a community says Teresa

Laura Telford
34m ago

FUN: Hudson Young experiencing a virtual rollercoaster.

New technology virtually amazing at every turn

Laura Telford

Expert views: Tom Thompson inspects a ball signed by Don Bradman.

Learn the value of your precious collectibles or antiques

Lisa Tisdell

THE ENVIRONMENT MATTERS: Charles Sturt University Student Teresa Cochrane. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Helping the environment takes a community says Teresa

34m ago

SPOTTED: Wild dog / dingo hybrids have been sighted on the North Shore.

If you hear a howl it probably isn’t a pure dingo

Laura Telford

LET'S DANCE: Celebrities and dance partners gathered at the launch of the 2019 Stars of the Hastings. PHOTO: Jade McDonald, Little Glimpses.

Dancing stars take centre stage for Cancer Council

Laura Telford

On the run: Mitch Black is put through an agility test on Tuesday. Photo: Paul Jobber

Knights juniors call in as part of pre-season training camp

Got him: Macleay opener Lewis Mickel is bowled by Dylan Lewis.

Hastings River cruise past Macleay and in to interdistrict final

FUN: Hudson Young experiencing a virtual rollercoaster.

New technology virtually amazing at every turn

@sheilaw9

Through Your Eyes: picture perfect memories to last forever

LET'S DANCE: Celebrities and dance partners gathered at the launch of the 2019 Stars of the Hastings. PHOTO: Jade McDonald, Little Glimpses.

Dancing stars take centre stage for Cancer Council

Laura Telford

Great day: Isabella Hawkins and Joanne Sherman soaking up the sunshine on Monday.

Avoiding the heat at the pool

TEST RUN: Port Macquarie Library manager Jim Maguire testing the new virtual reality equipment which will be on display at The Glasshouse. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Imagine a new world with virtual reality these holidays

Laura Telford

PLAYING IN THE SAND: Siblings Honour and Sunny Munro enjoy a good dig on Town Beach.

Out and about on Town Beach in Port Macquarie | photos

Letitia Fitzpatrick

Occam’s razor is instructive in shave saga

Father Brendan Lee

Port Macquarie MP Leslie Willaims

Column: Vote for Women of the Year finalists

Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams

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Writer mystified by support for Rob Oakeshott

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Lives in central Tasmania are at risk as firefighters battle more than 50 blazes across the state.

Dozens of Tasmania fires divert tourists

18m ago

The Liberal party plans to install former ALP president Warren Mundine as its candidate for Gilmore.

Nationals look to enter race for Gilmore

34m ago

TEAM EFFORT: Brendan Farrell and a loyal band of volunteers have the big rigs ready to roll out on Thursday for the 2019 Australia Day hay run to Quilpie in Queensland.

Burrumbuttock Hay Runners locked and loaded to help outback farmers

1hr ago

Hakeem AlAraibi has been held in Thailand since November when he was arrested.

Australia keeps up refugee release efforts

1hr ago

Labor's Bill Shorten says the PM has prioritised an Endeavour replica's trip over health funding.

Shorten takes a shot at PM's Cook 'fetish'

Matt Coughlan
2hrs ago

Chris Power with his Triple tail catch. Photos: supplied.

State borders mean nothing to this rare Queensland fish with three tails

Stephen Katte

Wagga parents Dr Saba Nabi and Cameron Abood (R) and Wagga MP Dr Joe McGirr weigh into whether parents should supply tissues, soap and whiteboard markers.

Parents vent over being asked to supply some classroom items

Jess Whitty

Adelaide is in for a scorching few days, which may break the city's highest recorded temperatures.

Adelaide heat record could topple: BoM

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

BUILT TOUGH: The BeefEater Signature ProLine six-burner built-in barbecue is designed to withstand the tough Australian climate, with all stainless-steel components commercial grade.

Hosting the ultimate Australia Day barbecue

2hrs ago

NO SWEAT: If you exercise, especially in the summer heat, you need to drink before, during and after exercise.

Hacks for staying hydrated over summer

HealthShare

Yum: Few people know that insects form part of the natural diet of more common pets, with many canine and feline species of mammal eating bugs in the wild to fulfil their nutritional requirements.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my...dog food