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Hastings villages rejoice $52 million bridge upgrade commitment

Hastings villages rejoice $52 million bridge upgrade commitment

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ONE TO WATCH: Blake O'Connor is a rising star on the Australian country music scene, having won Toyota Star Maker in 2019 and a Golden Guitar award in 2020.

Country music young gun Blake O'Connor is loving life on the road

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Big red: Back when the seas were kinder, Jacob from Port Macquarie scored this nice snapper during a trip out with Fish Port Macquarie Charters. Photo: supplied

What's Biting: Muddy lower reaches good news for mulloway

Good cause: Rhali Dobson will walk 150-kilometres in June to raise awareness for brain cancer and the Mark Hughes Foundation. Photo: supplied

Dobson to embark on 150-kilometre walk for Mark Hughes Foundation

Samantha Wills will be among headline speakers at the Port Macquarie-Hastings International Women's Day event.

WHAT'S ONOpportunity for all starts with challenging inequality

ONE TO WATCH: Blake O'Connor is a rising star on the Australian country music scene, having won Toyota Star Maker in 2019 and a Golden Guitar award in 2020.

Country music young gun Blake O'Connor is loving life on the road

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Hastings villages rejoice $52 million bridge upgrade commitment

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Country music young gun Blake O'Connor is loving life on the road

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

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Healing horses given a financial helping hand

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WHAT'S ONFamily to lop their locks and give a little thanks

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It's all smiles at Port Base ED thanks to Rotary

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says Qld's QR app will make checking-in to venues easier and quicker.

Qld government launches QR check-in app

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From Monday, plastic straws and cutlery will be banned in SA, the first state to take the action.

SA plastics ban set to come into force

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Australia is the world's second-largest gold producer, and much of the precious metal is exported.

Aust mines produce $27bn record gold haul

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Does Australian coal produce much lower emissions as the PM claimed?

By George Driver & Peter Bodkin
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Use of synthetic 'party drugs' skyrocketed in Australia and New Zealand over the New Year period.

Study reveals high use of 'party drugs'

Tim Dornin
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The AFP says Iranian expats should reject offers of payment for receiving overseas packages.

Iranian expats targeted as drug mules

Tim Dornin
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A system of finding the location of emergency service vehicles could be a key tool during disasters.

Funding boost to ease disaster risk

Tim Dornin
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

Andrew Leigh in question time on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERThe companies that handed back $125m in JobKeeper

The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Janine Graham

Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Australia has been urged to increase its onshore vaccine manufacturing capability. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia at risk of COVID vaccine shortages, leading scientists warn

Andrew Brown

Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

Stood-down doctor didn't do vaccine training before giving incorrect doses

Sally Whyte

Big red: Back when the seas were kinder, Jacob from Port Macquarie scored this nice snapper during a trip out with Fish Port Macquarie Charters. Photo: supplied

What's Biting: Muddy lower reaches good news for mulloway

Jason Isaac

Good cause: Rhali Dobson will walk 150-kilometres in June to raise awareness for brain cancer and the Mark Hughes Foundation. Photo: supplied

Dobson to embark on 150-kilometre walk for Mark Hughes Foundation

Paul Jobber

State bound: Nick Milner, Miller Farrington, Teleah Holbert, Flynn McGovern and Riley Copp. Photo: supplied

Wauchope's champion little athletes progress to state level

Big red: Back when the seas were kinder, Jacob from Port Macquarie scored this nice snapper during a trip out with Fish Port Macquarie Charters. Photo: supplied

What's Biting: Muddy lower reaches good news for mulloway

Port Macquarie will be one of three clubs to represent Mid North Coast this weekend at Blacksmiths and Redhead Beach.

Mid North Coast to be represented at surf lifesaving titles

New start: Players will soon be able to play in front of a new clubhouse at Port Macquarie.

Clubhouse to strengthen hockey association's bid for events

Paul Jobber

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

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

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
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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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ONE TO WATCH: Blake O'Connor is a rising star on the Australian country music scene, having won Toyota Star Maker in 2019 and a Golden Guitar award in 2020.

Country music young gun Blake O'Connor is loving life on the road

Lisa Rockman
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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

ONE TO WATCH: Blake O'Connor is a rising star on the Australian country music scene, having won Toyota Star Maker in 2019 and a Golden Guitar award in 2020.

Country music young gun Blake O'Connor is loving life on the road

2hrs ago

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

Lopping their locks are Patrick, Riley, Roy and Michael Mai while little sister Maylyn will cheer on in support.

WHAT'S ONFamily to lop their locks and give a little thanks

Tracey Fairhurst

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

First PM: Australia's first prime minister Edmund Barton and entourage arriving in Port Macquarie, 1898. Photo courtesy Port Macquarie Historical Society collection.

Bicentenary Series: Hastings overcame economic hurdles on the way to federation

Peter Daniels

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

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

Investors look to the regions

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

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

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

KEY DRIVER: HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government's economic recovery plan, according to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

HomeBuilder plays starring role

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

Lopping their locks are Patrick, Riley, Roy and Michael Mai while little sister Maylyn will cheer on in support.

WHAT'S ONFamily to lop their locks and give a little thanks

Tracey Fairhurst

Emergency doctor Adam Skinner and Nurse Unit Manager Donna Hughes with Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West President Heather Mayne (centre) and the Smileyscope, destined to change the ED experience for children.

It's all smiles at Port Base ED thanks to Rotary

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

Funds raised by the Mid North Coast Refugee Support Coast helps support refugees such as these Sri Lankan refugees in Port Macquarie. Photo supplied

Fundraising raffle to help refugees and asylum seekers

Sweet treats aplenty as church joins Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser

Sweet treats aplenty as church joins Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser

ONE TO WATCH: Blake O'Connor is a rising star on the Australian country music scene, having won Toyota Star Maker in 2019 and a Golden Guitar award in 2020.

Country music young gun Blake O'Connor is loving life on the road

2hrs ago

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

A demon hand in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train. Picture: Koyoharu Gotoge /Shueisha

This demon battle is a wild ride

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

Ron Cerabona

Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

Jane Freebury

Crews face challenging clean-up after 16 carriage trainwreck

WATCHCrews face challenging clean-up after 16 carriage trainwreck

Tracey Fairhurst

Fight back: Grace Symons, 100-year-old resident at Garden Village in Port Macquarie will be among the first aged care residents in the state to receive a COVID vaccination.

WATCHCentenarian among first to receive vaccine as a way to "fight back"

Tracey Fairhurst

Picture: Lazyllama/Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy summer sports are becoming more dangerous for kids

Amy Steel

The way forward for the Australian curriculum

OPINIONThe way forward for the Australian curriculum

Dr Fiona Mueller

Responding to bushfires in our peri-urban settlements

OPINIONResponding to bushfires in our peri-urban settlements

Peter Newman

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

Father and daughter Brad and Tasha Hurley started transforming spoons into rings in the drought. Photo: Melise Coleman

Good going out jeans, now there's good going out cutlery

Samantha Townsend
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Exhibitor of junior, grand Ausline bull and supreme exhibit, Darryl Chapman, with judge Steve Carter, Blackjack Shorthorns, Tumut and Travis Iseppi, Thornton, Qld, with Ben Lawrence Ausmectin.

Canberra Royal Show: Ausline breed's lone star

Mark Griggs

Photo: Mark Griggs

Hillview Quigley Q18 the Champion of Champion

Hannah Powe & Mark Griggs

Outdoor styling simplified

Outdoor styling simplified

Continued palette: The granny flat seen from the rear deck of the main residence. Photos: Luc Remond

Two into one does go if one is a redo

HOUSE | DESIGN

The prevalence of pyometra seems to be creeping up again. Picture: Shutterstock

Why it's so important to desex dogs and cats

Dr Anne Quain