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Man to face court after guns seized in Wauchope

Man to face court after guns seized in Wauchope
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Austin Roper plays Ninja turtles with “Big Ronald” in the backyard at Ronald McDonald House.

‘It is a magical charity’, mums says on eve of McHappy Day

Lisa Tisdell

Looking ahead: The Nationals' candidate for Cowper Patrick Conaghan with soon-to-retire member Luke Hartsuyker on Port Macquarie's Town Green.

Nats’ candidate Patrick Conaghan outlines vision for Cowper

Peter Daniels

Ready to compete: Werin Elders Olympic team members Gloria O'Brien-Rudyk with Uncle Morrie Pollock discussing planning for the 2019 Elders Olympics in Port Macquarie.

Competitors to flock to Port Macquarie for 2019 Elders Olympics

Peter Daniels

WEEKEND WEATHER: Residents in Port Macquarie should expect some cooler weather and a chance of showers. Photo: Laura Telford.

Potential storms as cooler weather rolls into town

Laura Telford

FUN: Hastings Public School students were the first school to decorate their tree.

Trees of hope: students get into the Christmas spirit

Laura Telford

Creative connections: Alzheimer's Poetry Project founder/executive director Gary Glazner inspired conference delegates with the power of poetry.

Poetry creates new narrative for people living with dementia

Lisa Tisdell

Man to face court after guns seized in Wauchope

Man to face court after guns seized in Wauchope
1hr ago

Austin Roper plays Ninja turtles with “Big Ronald” in the backyard at Ronald McDonald House.

‘It is a magical charity’, mums says on eve of McHappy Day

Lisa Tisdell

Austin Roper plays Ninja turtles with “Big Ronald” in the backyard at Ronald McDonald House.

‘It is a magical charity’, mums says on eve of McHappy Day

Wauchope Country Club general manager Caleb Rose, women's bowls president, Marie Winter, Dorothy Galbraith and Rehab Nursing Unit manager, Kate Williams.

Brilliant bowlers

Off and running: Olivia Boys (right) in action during the girls relay last season. Photo: supplied

Zone athletics titles a chance to see what lies ahead in 2019

Paul Jobber

Archie Davis will be in action at Stoney Park this weekend.

Current champions to set the pace at season-opening Malibu Series

Paul Jobber

Wauchope Country Club general manager Caleb Rose, women's bowls president, Marie Winter, Dorothy Galbraith and Rehab Nursing Unit manager, Kate Williams.

Brilliant bowlers

Fresh faces: Port Macquarie Sharks executive committee Belinda Dowse, Lyn Gentle, Maddison Kelly, Kaela Chesher, Kylie Smith and Deb Moloney. Photo: Paul Jobber

Fresh faces aiming to shape Sharks into premier off-field club

Paul Jobber

Winners: MacKillop College year 9/10 boys team are the NSW CCC basketball champions. Photo: supplied

MacKillop College defeat defending champions in state title win

Paul Jobber

Ready to compete: Werin Elders Olympic team members Gloria O'Brien-Rudyk with Uncle Morrie Pollock discussing planning for the 2019 Elders Olympics in Port Macquarie.

Competitors to flock to Port Macquarie for 2019 Elders Olympics

Peter Daniels

The Orange Sky Laundry service has been operating for 12 months on the Mid-North Coast.

Vital service to mark one year with community celebration

Lisa Tisdell

FUN: Hastings Public School students were the first school to decorate their tree.

Trees of hope: students get into the Christmas spirit

Laura Telford

Ready to compete: Werin Elders Olympic team members Gloria O'Brien-Rudyk with Uncle Morrie Pollock discussing planning for the 2019 Elders Olympics in Port Macquarie.

Competitors to flock to Port Macquarie for 2019 Elders Olympics

HISTORIC MOTORCYCLE MOMENT: Bikers rode from Wauchope to Gingers Creek for the John Oxley Bicentennial ride and were met by members of Wauchope District Historical Society in costume.

On your bike as Moto Fest revs up Wauchope

HELPING HAND: Heather Unicomb, Michael Lawrence and Greg Cocking at the 2018 Wishing Tree Appeal.

Give generously and help others during festive season

Laura Telford

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

Heritage highlighted: (back) Amanda Cavanagh, Robyn Payne, Mitch McKay, (front) Di Davison, Glenys Pearson and Catherine Corthals invite people to the October 31 bicentenary event.

Brush up on heritage significance at bicentenary event

Lisa Tisdell

Blast from the past: Danielle, Xavier and Hannah Kenny of Wauchope.

Blast from the past as community celebrates bicentenary

Tracey Fairhurst

Mayor to open new bowling green at Newport Village

Tom Sebo

To read the latest issue, please click on the cover above.

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Ready for war: Aged just eighteen, Mr Tony Ostler enlisted and then served our country in the Second World War fighting for the freedoms that we take for granted today.

We will remember

Brooke Hodgson

Mayor to open new bowling green at Newport Village

A sunset bath in Botswana is enjoyed by a pair of elephants

An exhilarating brush with danger in deep Botswana

Jennie Dicker

SCOTTISH FLAIR: See the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Tattoo when the Celtic cruise stops in Scotland.

See the best of British and more on a Celtic cruise

Read this week’s Domain here

Ruth Lewis
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Panoramic ocean views

House of the week
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Map of auctions and homes open for inspection: November 16 – November 22, 2018

Ruth Lewis
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The Orange Sky Laundry service has been operating for 12 months on the Mid-North Coast.

Vital service to mark one year with community celebration

Lisa Tisdell

FUN: Hastings Public School students were the first school to decorate their tree.

Trees of hope: students get into the Christmas spirit

Laura Telford

Port Macquarie Women’s Golf Club President Wendy Gordon, Secretary Josie Mockford and sponsor Fran Scutts present the proceeds from the club’s annual Pink Day to Mid North Coast Cancer Institute’s Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist Joanne Woodlands.

Charity pink golf day sets a new record

The Orange Sky Laundry service has been operating for 12 months on the Mid-North Coast.

Vital service to mark one year with community celebration

Mid North Coast Refugee Support Group volunteers.

Helping hands for Mid North Coast refugees

Sensational Seniors Expo 2018. Photo: PMHC

Call goes out for sensational Hastings seniors

Austin Roper plays Ninja turtles with “Big Ronald” in the backyard at Ronald McDonald House.

‘It is a magical charity’, mums says on eve of McHappy Day

FUN: Hastings Public School students were the first school to decorate their tree.

Trees of hope: students get into the Christmas spirit

When the World Rally Championship comes to town

@katrina_begg November Nights ☀️#wowaustralia #australiagram #aussiephotos #portmacquarie #newsouthwales #iloveportmacquarie #sunset#sunrise_sunset #nature_skyshotz

Through Your Eyes: The sun shines bright as summer comes

WINNERS: Sandra Combey, Ethan Schafer, Linda Olive and Dean Jones after the awards.

Awards highlight Aboriginal students and their achievements

Laura Telford

35 photos from the Coffs Coast World Rally showdown

SPEAKERS: Maddy Symons, Olivia Stanley, Shannali Schroeder and Charlie Martin competed against each other.

Students speak from the heart and come out on top

Laura Telford

Winners are grinners: Port Macquarie duo Tahney Luck and Beau Montgomery played their part in NSW's State of Origin touch football series win at Redcliffe.

Port products play their part as Blues defeat Maroons in Origin

Paul Jobber

Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams: The Liberals and Nationals recognised the need to reduce costs associated with these popular vehicles.

Caravan owners get big rego relief

Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams

Reduce, re-use, recycle campaign

Mayor Peta Pinson

Where is my Australia?

SORE SUBJECT FOR SENIORS: From November 1 anyone aged 50 or over will have to visit a specialist to be referred for an MRI scan on a sore or injured knee.

Over 50s denied GP-referred knee MRI scans

Eileen Wood

BEST SHOT: Wilma Perkins competes in shot put - one of seven events in the heptathlon - at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Malaga, Spain. Photo: World Masters Athletics

Golden girls reign in Spain

Geraldine Cardozo

Win a NZ Holiday

Ministers stick by Israel embassy shift

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Pythons on the Moruya breakwall.

When the ‘log’ on the breakwall is actually a snake

Researchers have found omega-3 fats can decrease the risk of premature birth.

Omega-3s can cut premature births: study

Luke James Ilmer

‘You’ve got to be a mug’ magistrate tells ‘accidental escapee’

Inpex's LNG facility in Darwin represents Japan's biggest foreign investment.

Abe visit sign of close ties to Australia

Daniel Andrews says he and wife Catherine will vote on the day and not before as they did in 2014.

Victorian premier a voting traditionalist

Michael Rogers

Bourke Street trolleyman wanted by police

Christine McGinn

Criticism continues of Jenny Leong's call to raise claims against fellow Green Jeremy Buckingham.

NSW Greens infighting flares again

Heather McNab

A bellowing good time on Scotland’s west coast

Rochelle Tubb

The exterior facade of the QT building is a mixture of old and new.

Being a tourist in my own city and seeing it in a whole new light

Scott McRae

Old bottles of madeira … richly flavoured and seductive.

Life is but a SeaDream

John Rozentals

Get your safety sorted: In addition to following these tips, pool owners should have a professional assessment of their pool’s compliance in order to ensure their pool is safe for all users.

Stay pool safe this season

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Below: Ms Young says the relationship she has with her children has completely changed.

The stark reality of drugs, motherhood and reversing stereotypes

Imogen Elliott

Visit www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/seafood-school/about-sss for more great seafood recipes and cooking tips, advice on purchasing and storing seafood, species information and answers to frequently asked seafood questions.

Try this: Char-grilled salmon kebabs & vegetables with lime mayonnaise

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