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For a good cause: Adrian Daley, Lauryn Cosgrove, Adam McCormack, James Kelly, Fraser Carroll, Mark Howard, Kaes Besseling and Zoe Archer ahead of the Charity Shield cricket day on Monday.

Footy codes to unite for a good cause in 10-over charity day

Paul Jobber

In it to win it: Shelley Beach Road and John Sprague will aim for Queen of the North success on Friday. Photo: Paul Jobber

Shelley Beach Road primed for Queen of the North success

Paul Jobber

On their way: Port Macquarie Swimming Club has high hopes of successful results at Armidale this weekend.

Strong contingent off to country regional titles at Armidale

Paul Jobber

For a good cause: Adrian Daley, Lauryn Cosgrove, Adam McCormack, James Kelly, Fraser Carroll, Mark Howard, Kaes Besseling and Zoe Archer ahead of the Charity Shield cricket day on Monday.

Footy codes to unite for a good cause in 10-over charity day

Ready to go: Tiger Stone will be one of a number of talented skiers who take to the water at Stoney Park this weekend.

Slalom series returns as skiers focus on nationals

Paul Jobber

Vital: Chris Cole is one of two key figures in Saturday's Premier League T20 final. Photo: Rob Dougherty

Hyde identifies Wingham skipper as the key figure in T20 final

Paul Jobber

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Gravity defying: Sarah McLeod and Travis Dragani of Superjesus will rock at Under the Southern Stars at Westport Park, Sunday, January 27. Photo: Country Rock Shotz

Rock bands reign under Hastings sky

Robert Dougherty

Lisa Hunt

What’s On around the traps Jan 25-31, 2019

Vickii Byram

STARS: The three stars of the show are Maddi Beukers, Billy Axford, Christopher Phillips.

Harry Potter musical promises a take on a modern day classic

Laura Telford

Gravity defying: Sarah McLeod and Travis Dragani of Superjesus will rock at Under the Southern Stars at Westport Park, Sunday, January 27. Photo: Country Rock Shotz

Rock bands reign under Hastings sky

FUN: Hudson Young experiencing a virtual rollercoaster.

New technology virtually amazing at every turn

Laura Telford

Expert views: Tom Thompson will help you learn the value of your collectibles and antiques.

Learn the value of your precious collectibles or antiques

Lisa Tisdell

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

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Ruth Lewis

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

Ruth Lewis

Gravity defying: Sarah McLeod and Travis Dragani of Superjesus will rock at Under the Southern Stars at Westport Park, Sunday, January 27. Photo: Country Rock Shotz

Rock bands reign under Hastings sky

Robert Dougherty

SCHOOL OF LIFE: Former high school principal and parishioner, Jim O’Brien with Father Donnelly.

A vision of education, Father Donnelly's legacy

Robert Dougherty

NEW HELP: Jenson Rogers and Anderson Cameron-Brown are excited about volunteering with Marine Rescue. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Faces on the frontline: young blood join Marine Rescue

Laura Telford

Gravity defying: Sarah McLeod and Travis Dragani of Superjesus will rock at Under the Southern Stars at Westport Park, Sunday, January 27. Photo: Country Rock Shotz

Rock bands reign under Hastings sky

So sweet: These two are gorgeous. Our kitten doesn't yet have a name, but the beautiful blue budgie's name is Randy. See them at the RSPCA shelter.

Pretty plumage, cute kittens

RSPCA Port Macquarie

Early Port Macquarie democracy on display at the museum

Laura Telford

In it to win it: Shelley Beach Road and John Sprague will aim for Queen of the North success on Friday. Photo: Paul Jobber

Shelley Beach Road primed for Queen of the North success

Early Port Macquarie democracy on display at the museum

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Through Your Eyes: incredible sunrises of the Hastings

Rebecca McMahon and Josie Neild, 5.

Experiments aplenty in kids science sessions

STARS: The three stars of the show are Maddi Beukers, Billy Axford, Christopher Phillips.

Harry Potter musical promises a take on a modern day classic

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

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

FUN: Hudson Young experiencing a virtual rollercoaster.

New technology virtually amazing at every turn

Laura Telford

Democracy in action?: Newly minted Liberal candidate for Gilmore, Warren Mundine, with Scott Morrison in Nowra on Wednesday after the Prime Minister announced Mr Mundine would replace preselected candidate Grant Schultz. Picture: Mick Tsikas

How political class is abusing democracy

John Hewson

Member for Cowper: Luke Hartsuyker has met with Cowper STEM Ambassador Dr Bryony Horton to build a deeper understanding of the role and impact of STEM.

STEM skills are of major importance

Chris Delforce

Aussie Farms map: Legal, but was it ethical?

The Land

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

Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been detained in Beijing.

Australia meets China over detained writer

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WAIT: A long line to get into Rainbow Serpent Festival.

Three injured after truck drives through tent at Rainbow Serpent Festival

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Melbourne is forecast to reach 44C on Friday - the hottest maximum since Black Saturday in 2009.

Blackouts as Vic faces 'oppressive' heat

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Adelaide's 80-year-old record has been broken with the mercury touching 46.2C in the city.

Adelaide records hottest ever day

Niall Blair has blamed the weather, Canberra and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority for fish deaths.

NSW govt blames weather for fish kill

Tom Rabe

A girl has been taken to hospital after being bitten on the foot by a goanna on a Queensland beach.

Girl savagely bitten by goanna in Qld

Aaron Bunch and Robyn Wuth

Sydney's Sirius apartment block was put up for sale in 2018 but its fate remains unclear.

Opal developer drops bid to buy Sirius

More than 100 workers will lose their jobs at Ford in Victoria, the company says.

More than 100 Ford jobs cut in Victoria

Benita Kolovos

Orange FOOD Week: Nuts over cool-climate produce.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

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

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Benefits of consolidation: A major problem for many younger workers is that most of them are disengaged, and as a result have multiple superannuation funds with small balances. The combination of all those account-keeping fees, and of premiums for insurance (which is often unwanted), is ripping their returns to shreds.

Not a super way to engage young workers

Noel Whittaker

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