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Jonty Hemmingway from Wingham played soundly for North Coast in the clash against Newcastle.

North Coast Bulldogs bow out of country championship race

Road closed: Comboyne Road sustained extensive damage during the floods. Photo: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

WATCHSlow crawl to Comboyne as landslips limit access

Veterans want royal commission to hear their voices on suicide crisis

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

Dreaming big: Port Macquarie rowing coach Barney Bene wants to put Port Macquarie on the map in Australia.

Hungarian coach plans to put Port Macquarie rowing on the map

North Coast Bulldogs bow out of country championship race

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WATCHSlow crawl to Comboyne as landslips limit access

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Tele Point school rebuild aims for demountable learning by May

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Veterans want royal commission to hear their voices on suicide crisis

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Port Macquarie RSPCA shelter is at cat-pacity

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Community gather for crucial respite day as flood clean up continues

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An expert says Australia could face a crisis if US and China tensions erupt into conflict in Taiwan.

Crisis warning for Australia over Taiwan

Former military officials want the government to undertake a climate and security risk assessment.

Former security leaders unite for climate

Police have charged a man with murder after a woman's burned body was found at a Gold Coast home.

Murder charges laid over Qld woman's death

ON LIFE AND LOSS: Brothers Jack and Henri Baker reflect on their dad Stuart's mission to paddle across the Bass Strait. Picture: SUPPLIED

Our dad, our hero: riding life's tough waves after grief of suicide

A crime scene has been established after a man's body was discovered in Melbourne's west

Man's body discovered in Melbourne's west

It took 30 hours for an 87-year-old man to be provided with a bed at Launceston General Hospital.

Sick man 'waited hours' in Tas hospital

Ethan James

West Australian police have launched a new search for the remains of Hayley Dodd.

WA police in new search for Dodd remains

Michael Ramsey

Casey Lewis (pictured with daughter Macayla, who also suffers from the condition) has to wear at hard cervical collar to reduce the risk of internal decapitation.

Mother fighting for treatment to stop potential internal decapitation

Donna Ward

DIGESTAus Post ban a blow to regional producers

DIGESTSmiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

EXPLAINERHow Australia's vaccine rollout fares globally

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Kim Chappell

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

North Coast Bulldogs bow out of country championship race

Hungarian coach plans to put Port Macquarie rowing on the map

Paul Jobber

AOC president John Coates has addressed state cabinet on Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympics.

Brisbane's Olympic Games push heats up

Tracey Ferrier

North Coast Bulldogs bow out of country championship race

Carlton may need a cultural shift in its football department, or face even more years in the wilderness. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONDelusional Carlton is way off the mark

Howard Kotton

Good result: Imojen Enfield finished fourth in the Oz Grom Cup final at Coffs Harbour on April 11. Photo: Lighthouse Sports Photography

New board the secret as Enfield registers best-ever result

Paul Jobber

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

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

Tracey Fairhurst

Flashback: Port Macquarie infants kindergarten class of 1966. Photo supplied by reunion organisers

WHAT'S ONReunion to celebrate lives, reflect on past and look to future

Lisa Tisdell

Sydney singer song-writer Miriam Lieberman is set to return to the Wauchope Arts stage as part of her new single launch and tour.

WHAT'S ONSoulful storyteller set to return to Wauchope Arts

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

A J Davis and Rommley Brady performing at a previous Hastings Dance for Cancer evening.

WHAT'S ONStars ready to shake a tail feather in Cancer Council's dazzling dance-off

Tracey Fairhurst

WHAT'S ONBeautiful blooms are back for autumn orchid show

The Herons Creek Timber Mill float makes its way down Horton Street in the Carnival of the Pines procession.

A new Carnival of the Pines queen is crowned - April 1971

Port Macquarie Museum

Great space: Pony Club members try out the new ground at Hibbard before the gymkhana, 1971. Photos: supplied by Port Maccquarie Museum

Flashback: Happy Easter Carnival in Port Macquarie - 1971

Vickii Byram

The Bicentennial Paint Party with Paint Your Town is one of 40 satellite events.

WHAT'S ONBicentenary 2021: your guide to celebrations across Port Macquarie-Hastings

Tracey Fairhurst

Rediscovering the true meaning of Easter

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, Advertiser Content

The story of Easter - Part 1: The Betrayal and The Last Supper

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, Advertiser Content

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

Rediscovering the true meaning of Easter

There's no place like home on the Mid North Coast

Partner Content

The story of Easter - Part 2: The crucifixion

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, Advertiser Content

House of the Week: Elevated elegance defines this property

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

AFTER THE STORM: Those impacted by floods should talk to their property manager or landlord and insurance company as soon as possible. Photo - Shutterstock.

Help for those impacted by floods

VACANCIES: According to SQM Research there are now less vacancies at the national level compared to January 2020 just prior to the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The worst is over for landlords as vacancies fall

WHAT'S ONReunion to celebrate lives, reflect on past and look to future

Lisa Tisdell

Raising awareness and funds: Robyn Cooper and Nikki Bawden take part in the Port Macquarie Memory Walk and Jog.

Supporters turn steps into dollars to help beat dementia

Lisa Tisdell

WHAT'S ONSoulful storyteller set to return to Wauchope Arts

WHAT'S ONReunion to celebrate lives, reflect on past and look to future

WHAT'S ONBeautiful blooms are back for autumn orchid show

PHOTOSFlashback 1973: Prince Philip lands in Taree during Royal visit to Australia

North Coast Bulldogs bow out of country championship race

WATCHSlow crawl to Comboyne as landslips limit access

Locals say the show does not reflect the real Byron Bay

Coastal town paddles out in fight against Netflix reality show

The RAAF Airforce Roulettes on show over Town Green in Port Macquarie as a finale to the region's bicentenary program.

WATCHRoulettes rule the sky in bicentenary flying finale

Boot to ball: Jack Robinson gets a kick away. Photo: Paul Jobber

PHOTOSJunior Magpies start AFL North Coast season with comfortable win

Paul Jobber

PHOTOSFlashback 1973: Prince Philip lands in Taree during Royal visit to Australia

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

Jane Freebury

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Ron Cerabona

HYPOCRISY: There's been little backlash to comedian Magda Szubanski's attack on Jenny Morrison. Picture: Canberra Times

OPINIONMidweek Musings | Why it was wrong for Magda Szubanski to target Jenny Morrison

Father Brendan Lee

SOLDIER STORIES: The lives of Colin Brien (left), Michael O'Brien (middle) and Dudley Marrows continue through the stories we retell on Anzac Day.

REAL AUSTRALIAThe stories that define us this Anzac Day

Emma Horn

TOO LATE: Underground tanks built at Darwin harbour were too late to be used during World War II. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONAustralia, the choice is ours: prepare or perish

Keith Wheeler

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

In the Muttama Creek catchement, Tamara Schaal from Leuphana University of Lueneburg, lead investigator in the project.

What could the future of rural landscapes look like in years to come?

Stephen Burns

Director George Miller attends the premiere of Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015. Mr Miller will direct the prequel Furiosa, which will be partially filmed in Hay.

Long-awaited Mad Max prequel Furiosa to be shot on location in Hay

Jessica McLaughlin

Australia's grain sector players are closely watching Nigeria in the wake of decisions that could impact imports to the West African nation.

West African nation's currency moves will impact agricultural trade

Grain Brokers Australia

No-one makes it through life unscathed, but it is possible to remain intact. Picture: Shutterstock.

Our attitude toward setbacks determines our personal growth

Gary Bentley

There are various signs to look out for that will let you know when your baby is ready for solid food. Picture: Shutterstock

Hey baby! Take the anxiety out of feeding in the first six months

Karen Hardy

OPINIONThings I've learned from Married at First Sight

Karen Hardy