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Call for action: The climate emergency was on the agenda at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference in Sydney.

Climate emergency a hot topic at policy-making conference

Lisa Tisdell
10m ago

Charter chat: Port Macquarie will host an information sessions detailing the new Charter of Aged Care Rights on Tuesday, October 22.

Aged care rights under spotlight in Port Macquarie

Peter Daniels
1hr ago

Honoured: St Peter's Primary School year six student William Abel with his Fred Hollows Humanity Award.

William's Lids for Kids campaign helps make prosthetic arms

Peter Daniels

Inspire, motivate, educate: Members from Wauchope, Port Macquarie and Tacking Point Lions clubs (back) Fred Hynes, Paula Forster, Bob Forster, Mike Hussey, Donna Munro, Gordon Douglass, Gerald Billing, Mark Youngblutt, Graham McGilchrist, (front) Janice McGilchrist and Rob Bruce are impressed with the quality of the entries to the Koala Smart project.

Smart entries impress in bid to save our koalas

Lisa Tisdell
2hrs ago

Buzz about bees: The Mid North Coast branch had its first meeting at the Jubilee Hall at Dunbogan. Photo: supplied.

Community buzzing about new Hastings bee group

Liz Langdale

Police are searching for the third offender. Photo: Ruby Pascoe.

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Police search for third man after brazen armed robbery at Crescent Head

Ruby Pascoe

Raising concerns: About 300 people attended at a town meeting in September called by the Port Macquarie Better Orbital Options Alliance.

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Motion of no confidence in council tabled at meeting

Lisa Tisdell

Call for action: The climate emergency was on the agenda at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference in Sydney.

Climate emergency a hot topic at policy-making conference

Lisa Tisdell
10m ago

Charter chat: Port Macquarie will host an information sessions detailing the new Charter of Aged Care Rights on Tuesday, October 22.

Aged care rights under spotlight in Port Macquarie

Peter Daniels
1hr ago

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

Thunderbolt: Wauchope's Matt Day in action during Saturday's Premier League clash with Port City Leagues Magpies at Oxley Oval.

Lyon a standout as Wauchope scores good win over Port City

Bradley Baxter
1hr ago

The dash: It was a congested field over the final 150 metres in the first race at the Wauchope Jockey Club meeting on Saturday.

Champion jockey wins four of five races at Wauchope meeting

Doug Ryan
2hrs ago

FUN IN THE SUN: Caleb Scholes, Grant Burge, Elton Dick and Jon Power came from Port Macquarie to Wauchope Country Club for the day.

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Golfers hit the greens for rescue chopper fundraiser

Letitia Fitzpatrick

Thunderbolt: Wauchope's Matt Day in action during Saturday's Premier League clash with Port City Leagues Magpies at Oxley Oval.

Lyon a standout as Wauchope scores good win over Port City

1hr ago

Runner-up: Port Macquarie trainer Jenny Graham with Victorem.

Victorem storms home in rich Kosciuszko for second placing

Peter Daniels

Women's nines competition kicks off despite reduction of teams

Women's nines competition kicks off despite reduction of teams

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Think pink at hair-raising event for breast cancer support

Think pink at hair-raising event for breast cancer support

2hrs ago

Buzz about bees: The Mid North Coast branch had its first meeting at the Jubilee Hall at Dunbogan. Photo: supplied.

Community buzzing about new Hastings bee group

Liz Langdale

PORT PETREL HEADS: Hastings team comprised of Fran Smith, Tim and Alan Morris.

Birdwatchers in a flap for National Twitchathon

Robert Dougherty

Think pink at hair-raising event for breast cancer support

Think pink at hair-raising event for breast cancer support

2hrs ago

Raising awareness: Endeavour Mental Health Recovery Clubhouse chief executive officer Rob Moorehead addresses the crowd at the last Wellness Walk.

Awareness raising exercise to shine spotlight on mental health

Lisa Tisdell

Air raid: Beverly Smith, Liz Faassen and Christine Woolnough spruiking the benefits of joining 2Way FM at the 2018 Volunteer Expo.

Expo to highlight our love affair with volunteering

Peter Daniels

Black spot: Lord Street, near the intersection of Crisp Street, 1969. Photos supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Flashback: Blackspot for crashes on Lord St

Port Maquarie Museum

Cautious: Ken Underwood prepares to unload Big Mumma from her big trailer box after her trip from Townsville, 1969. Photos supplied.

Mumma comes home to Marbuk

Port Macquarie Museum

Official: Mayor, Ald. C. C. Adams in his borrowed robes, 1969.

Time to smarten up the mayor with official robes

Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French to American people in 1886 and has been the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100 years.

One cruise, four bucket-list destinations - tick

Emma Brown

'Clearwater' brand new CBD water view apartments

'Clearwater' brand new CBD water view apartments

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Major disability services providers merge to become industry leaders

Major disability services providers merge to become industry leaders

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Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French to American people in 1886 and has been the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100 years.

One cruise, four bucket-list destinations - tick

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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Lake Cathie's Reg Mckay has devised a simple but ingenious sun-blocking product that can be easily transported anywhere.

Time to be sun-smart

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The perfect rural retreat

The perfect rural retreat

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Relax, enjoy the views

Relax, enjoy the views

Read the latest Domain here

Read the latest Domain here

Ruth Lewis

FUN: Merrel Hubca, Paulie Goddard and Elaine Hankin were the today's official tour guides.

Hundreds enjoy Douglas Vale's garden open day

Laura Telford

Dr Stephanie Collins. Photo: Australian Catholic University

Change of venue for October's philosophy forum

Peter Daniels

Aleenah Ashlee-Lyn Keating.

Welcome to the world baby Aleenah

FUN: Merrel Hubca, Paulie Goddard and Elaine Hankin were the today's official tour guides.

Hundreds enjoy Douglas Vale's garden open day

HELPING HAND: John O'Brien with dog Hammer, Michael O'Brien, Lyn and Grant Lugg.

Community raises $85,000 for injured angler

Robert Dougherty

TOGETHER: Pavani Subramaniam and Priya Bourke say they were happy to come along.

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Community spirit comes alive to advocate for mental health

Laura Telford

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

REAL AUSTRALIA
Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

1hr ago

FUN IN THE SUN: Caleb Scholes, Grant Burge, Elton Dick and Jon Power came from Port Macquarie to Wauchope Country Club for the day.

PHOTOS
Golfers hit the greens for rescue chopper fundraiser

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

Seriously? You want fries with that mega, tripled stacked super-duper cheeseburger? Competitive eating and more in today's newsletter.

REAL AUSTRALIA
You really want fries with that?

GREAT DAY: Aurora and Sahara Pauley and Charlotte Hill take in all the action.

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Camden Haven Show festivities delight huge crowds

Laura Telford

Top surf: Michael Googh was enjoying his moment on Saturday morning.

Disabled surfers back in the water for another season

Peter Daniels

FUN: Merrel Hubca, Paulie Goddard and Elaine Hankin were the today's official tour guides.

Hundreds enjoy Douglas Vale's garden open day

Laura Telford

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

REAL AUSTRALIA
Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

James Joyce
1hr ago

Time to spell out the hazards that lie ahead

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Time to spell out the hazards that lie ahead

Dominic King

DEEP STATE: Two Chinese spies have revealed an arresting dynamic in Peter and Kirilly Dutton's relationship.

SATIRE
Chinese whisperers dish the dirt on Dutton

Mark Bode

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Scott Morrison is said to have agreed to help Donald Trump with a contentious inquiry into the FBI.

No records of Morrison-Trump phone call

11m ago

A 22-year-old accused of his father's manslaughter has been granted bail in the NSW Supreme Court.

Dad drank 36 beers before death: lawyer

17m ago

ASIO boss Mike Burgess has downplayed the rise of right-wing extremism in Australia.

ASIO boss quizzed about right-wing terror

21m ago

Scott Morrison's been asked if he wanted Hillsong Pastor Brian Houston invited to a US state dinner.

White House guest list may impact US ties

26m ago

Peter Rex Dansie is on trial for the murder of his wife, who drowned in a pond.

SA man silent to son over wife's death

Kathryn Bermingham
30m ago

Queensland will pass laws to stop activists from using dangerous devices during protests.

Green light for Qld protest laws

Sonia Kohlbacher
32m ago

Chair Ronald Sackville QC says it's important the disability royal commission begins its work.

First disability RC hearing on education

38m ago

Corruption commission hears from miners, Lock the Gate

Corruption commission hears from miners, Lock the Gate

Daniel Pedersen
40m ago

Maitland breeding units hit $1620

Maitland breeding units hit $1620

KAREN BAILEY
10m ago

A huge 880 competitors took part in the 2018 Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza, making it the largest event of its kind in Australia.

Record entries for Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza

2hrs ago

STOLEN: A farmer has reported his guns stolen after returning home to find his gun safe empty.

Ten firearms stolen from Central West property

2hrs ago

Flight Centre advertised promotions in store and in print newspapers offering $250 vouchers to consumers who spent $1500 on a holiday package with Flight Centre. The vouchers were redeemable on their next holiday booked through Flight Centre.

Flight Centre amends voucher conditions

Ignite your senses: Being on the bridge is completely different from being high above Sydney inside a building. Photos supplied.

Get a natural high on BridgeClimb Sydney

Jen Walker

WATER WISE: Sit back in comfort and enjoy world-class city views - and all for free with Brisbane's special travel offiers for seniors.

Brisbane: free and easy for seniors

Different type of pet: About three per cent of Australians own a reptile, according to a 2016 pet ownership survey by Animal Medicines Australia, with about half keeping lizards, 30 per cent with snakes and 12 per cent with turtles or tortoises.

Celebrate scaly creatures on Reptile Awareness Day

Clean energy is great, but what's the best way to store it?

Clean energy is great, but what's the best way to store it?

Mathew Dickerson

THE BEST: He has been a staple in Australia's restaurant scene for nearly 30 years, but what does Mark Best rate as the top tools in his home kitchen?

Mark Best's favourite cooking utensils