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Future planning: The current pool has ageing infrastructure issues.

New aquatic centre planning progresses to meet community needs

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An aerial shot of Forster-Tuncurry. Photo: Adam Fitzroy.

Man dies from injuries after shark attack at Tuncurry beach

FLOODED: Bee hives drowned in the Hastings: Photo: Daryl Brenton/Supplied.

Beekeepers await spring bloom after floods wipe out hives

Organic farming: Joey Hanly, Carl Hanly and Sandra Fishwick from Red Plateau Organic Produce, Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie and Woolworths category manager of organic fruit and vegetables Jessica Loader appreciate the rich soil on the Comboyne avocado farm.

WATCHOrganic pioneers receive boost to rebuild after bushfire

Ocean Alley headlines the Next Exit Festival at Westport Park in Port Macquarie on May 22.

WHAT'S ONWhat's On 2021: Your free events guide for Port Macquarie-Hastings

ON SET: Home and Away's Emily Weir (on screen as Mackenzie Booth) and Rob Kipa-Williams (on screen as Ari Parata) are excited to be part of such a well-known show. Picture: Geoff Jones

In between all the drama, Home and Away has churned out the stars

New aquatic centre planning progresses to meet community needs

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Serena Williams loses again on clay

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Giro leader expects a harder second half

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Sharks women's 20s beaten in oztag senior State Cup heartstopper

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Man dies from injuries after shark attack at Tuncurry beach

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Mid North Coast sending teams to international Kanga Cup

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Prince Charles has urged Australian super funds to back his sustainable markets initiative.

Prince Charles makes climate super pitch

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Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers will scold the government over its budget at the National Press Club.

A budget Thatcher would be proud of: Labor

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Energy Minister Angus Taylor says Snowy Hydro will build a gas power station in the NSW Hunter.

Nod for gas plant as IEA sees clean future

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Cuts to public sector wages would have a negative effect on the Victorian economy, the Greens say.

Vic Greens warn against public sector cuts

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An alliance of groups says law reform is needed to improve the integrity of federal politics.

Groups seek political integrity reforms

Paul Osborne
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A survey of 500 Australians has found most would travel to New Zealand under the Trans-Tasman bubble

Strong support for international travel

Paul Osborne
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New survey results on consumer sentiment will shed light on the impact of the big-spending budget.

Wage growth likely subdued in early 2021

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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The Davis Cup finals will be held in Madrid, Innsbruck (Austria) and Turin (Italy), from Nov 25

Davis Cup kicks off in 3 cities at once

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Davis Cup kicks off in 3 cities at once

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Serena Williams has suffered a defeat on clay at the Emilia-Romagna Open in Italy.

Serena Williams loses again on clay

Eleanor Crooks
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Egan Bernal is ahead of the start of the 10th stage of the 2021 Giro d'Italia race.

Giro leader expects a harder second half

Ian Parker

Davis Cup kicks off in 3 cities at once

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Almost: Port Macquarie went within a try of take out the 2021 Senior State Cup oztag title on Sunday. Photo: supplied

Sharks women's 20s beaten in oztag senior State Cup heartstopper

Paul Jobber

NEW YEAR, NEW TEAM: The Football Mid North Coast in 2018. Photo: SUpplied/Ryan Barker.

Mid North Coast sending teams to international Kanga Cup

Ryan Barker

Shining lights: Inductees into the Business Awards Hall of Fame.

WATCH2021 Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards to recognise resilience: nominations open

Glenn Triggs (CBA), Sue and Michael Reid and Rebecca Jackson at the 2019 Business Awards.

2021 community service business award to honour memory of Wayne Jackson

Winner: Cassegrain Wines owner John Cassegrain. The wine exporter was named the regional business of the year.

Cassegrain Wines the top drop at 2019 regional business awards

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

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WHAT'S ONWhat's On 2021: Your free events guide for Port Macquarie-Hastings

Tracey Fairhurst

WHAT'S ONYour Port Macquarie-Hastings monthly markets guide

Tracey Fairhurst

The impact along Settlement Point Rd in Port Macquarie. Image: Alex McNaught.

Library to host legal health check for flood-impacted residents

WHAT'S ONWhat's On 2021: Your free events guide for Port Macquarie-Hastings

Aussie music legends GANGgajang will headline the October long weekend Vibez in the Vines festival in Port Macquarie.

WHAT'S ONAussie rock legends GANGgajang to headline Port's festival of good vibes

IN CHARACTER: Three-year-old Flynn Meyers was one of the youngest pirates at the event in 2019.

WHAT'S ONPirates ready to plough for buried treasure at Rotary Big Dig

Robert Dougherty

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian doesn't want to be closed off to the world longer than needed.

DIGESTA billion to be spent on trains while vaccination debate rages on

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Morrison facing increased pressure to reopen borders

DIGESTVaccine rollout to disability sector an 'abject failure'

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

Nice day: White wedding of Mr and Mrs John Hayes with the brides father Les Boston, best man Steve Winters and matron of honour Mrs Ian Anderson, 1971.

Making headlines 50 years ago: It's a nice day for a white wedding

Port Macquarie Museum

Great excitement: An Oldhams representative plays the organ during Jones' refurbished store opening, 1971. Photos: supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Back in 1971: Pioneer Week was on Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce agenda

Port Macquarie Museum

READY: Life Member of the RSL Club, Percy Heath, prepares for the Anzac Day march, 1971.

Flashback: Revisiting Anzac Day as it was commemorated in 1971

Port Macquarie Museum

How to maximise a small office space

How to relieve stress in your daily life

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

How to maximise a small office space

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Ruth Lewis

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

House of the Week: Seclusion, views and opportunity

House of the week

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

Alex Morris

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance is fundamental to protect your investment

Pleasure to represent our community and secure our future

Pat Conaghan

Volunteers stepped up to the plate across the Mid North Coast during the March floods.

Orange is the new black as town centre lights up to thank frontline volunteers

Tracey Fairhurst

Cowper MP lines up 17 mobile offices so he can meet more constituents

Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan

Pleasure to represent our community and secure our future

Library to host legal health check for flood-impacted residents

Music to their ears: Members of Wauchope Community Arts with mayor Peta Pinson and Member for Lyne David Gillespie.

Funding boost music to the ears for Wauchope Arts

In between all the drama, Home and Away has churned out the stars

Slow down: When you see a road safety koala, I ask you to think about which behaviours you can change to make sure you are acting in a way that protects every life on our roads.

Drive so others survive: protect life when you're behind the wheel

Young dancer with big dreams shines on eisteddfod stage

WATCHOrganic pioneers receive boost to rebuild after bushfire

PHOTOSWauchope forwards dominate in win over Pirates

Mick McDonald

PHOTOS12-men Mustangs take the game down to the wire as Breakers seal a two-point victory

Lachlan Harper

Mariana di Girolamo and Gael Garca Bernal in Ema. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWEma, a difficult and strange experience

Jane Freebury

Marisol Nicholls and Chris Rock in Spiral: From the Book of Saw. Picture: Lionsgate

REVIEWChris Rock takes on Saw franchise

Cris Kennedy

PROBLEMAtIC: We mustn't forget that all the flashing lights at the pokies were funded by losses. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMidweek Musings | Australia, it's time to admit we have a gambling problem

Father Brendan Lee

Pleasure to represent our community and secure our future

Pat Conaghan

Queensland LNP MPs Fiona Simpson, Maroochydore, and Ann Leahy, Roma, were among many congratulating Dexter Kruger on his milestone on Monday. Photo supplied.

REAL AUSTRALIAAussie living legend inspires at 111

Kim Chappell

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Greg Good, Bowen stud, Milthorpe with the supreme Suffolk exhibit.

Kurrali and Bowen battle it out for top spots in Suffolk show

Hannah Powe

Littlescribe: Cuddles Blue Shoes

Olivia Calver

China is expected to take about 60 per cent of the global trade in soybeans this year but statistics stemming from the country have recently been somewhat hit and miss.

China takes a mushroom approach to agricultural data

Grain Brokers Australia

STATEMENT FACADE: Sitting between traditional colonial style homes which are a feature in parts of St Kilda, this client's home makes a bold statement with its black and timber facade.

Modern, minimalist and stylish, this home suits a growing family

Vickii Byram

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Natural textures inject warmth from the outside world, through the use of sustainable or recycled timber, cane and rattan. Not only are these materials on trend but they create textured patterns on the walls as the light shines through.