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Makos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

PHOTOSMakos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

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Councillors lock in process to push CEO recruitment forward

Councillors lock in process to push CEO recruitment forward

Hard yards: Port Macquarie's Chloe Eichmann takes the ball forward during the 2019 NSW State Cup. Photo: Paul Jobber

Different times: Restricted NSW State Cup prepares for a start

CELEBRATING CHANGE: Feel Good Food manager Misty Kelly and Lakeside Fashions owner Wendy Dunn.

Upgrade plans celebrated after sale of Lake Cathie foreshore shops

Good chance: Ella Scaysbrook is in top form ahead of the North Coast Junior Masters this weekend. Photo: Paul Jobber

Scaysbrook hopes to replicate winning feeling at Junior Masters

Makos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

PHOTOSMakos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

44m ago

PHOTOSMakos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

44m ago

WATCHSt Columba students mark end of year with moving musical tribute

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Startling figures show impact of stroke across our region

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Kendall to lead ACM exec team

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CSU vice chancellor steps down after nine years on job

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Long Flat Public School turns magenta for the Sydney Sixers

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Speck at Day Street Police Station after a long adventure. Picture: NSW Police.

'Quite the adventure': Yass dog coming home after a 300km journey

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A Toyota HiLux. Photo: Shutterstock

Thousands of Toyota HiLux utes to be recalled

Rita Camilleri's body was found in the kitchen and most of her head was on the footpath outside.

Horror film fan 'impaired' when killed mum

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Gomeroi hold nation-wide protest against Narrabri gas field

Gomeroi hold nation-wide protest against Narrabri gas field

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Former NSW Liberal MP Daryl Maguire has been accused of running a cash-for-visas scheme.

Accused fraudster secured three citizens

Paul Osborne
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A judge has handed down a decision in the contempt case over media coverage of George Pell.

More charges dismissed in Pell media case

Georgie Moore
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A paramedic who rolled his ambulance has been acquitted of causing the death of a patient inside.

Paramedic not guilty over SA crash

Tim Dornin
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NSW Police searched two businesses in Bass Hill and Cabramatta and a home in Fairfield.

Two arrested over mass baby formula theft

Hannah Ryan
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Pacific Suites resident Justin Weng was told several days after signing a lease that the hotel would be used for COVID-19 quarantine, almost a week after the decision had been made. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERJustin's perfect rental turned out to be a hotel used for quarantine

A word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

DIGESTA word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

Photo: File

DIGESTTell mum you'll be home for Christmas

Kim Chappell

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

Janine Graham

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

Steve Evans

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

Jasper Lindell

Makos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

PHOTOSMakos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

Tracey Fairhurst
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Howzat: Students at Long Flat Public School show their support for the Sydney Sixers. Photo: supplied

Long Flat Public School turns magenta for the Sydney Sixers

Earning the metres: Nicole Pender in action for Port City during the North Coast women's 11s which concluded on December 5. Photo: Paul Jobber

Selectors to name 30-strong North Coast 11s train-on squad

Mick McDonald

Makos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

PHOTOSMakos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

44m ago

Hard yards: Port Macquarie's Chloe Eichmann takes the ball forward during the 2019 NSW State Cup. Photo: Paul Jobber

Different times: Restricted NSW State Cup prepares for a start

Paul Jobber

Good chance: Ella Scaysbrook is in top form ahead of the North Coast Junior Masters this weekend. Photo: Paul Jobber

Scaysbrook hopes to replicate winning feeling at Junior Masters

Paul Jobber

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Explore Travel
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A weekend getaway in beautiful Hobart is just what the doctor ordered.

Whitsunday sailing, cut-price Darwin: this week's best travel deals

Explore Travel

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

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What's On: markets, live music and Christmas celebrations

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: markets, live music and Christmas celebrations

Tracey Fairhurst

We're back in business: your free guide to #supportlocal

UPDATEDSupport Local: Your comprehensive guide to Port Macquarie-Hastings business

Jimmy Barnes will headline the 2021 Red Hot Summer Tour in Port Macquarie.

WHAT'S ONStellar Aussie rock line-up as Port Macquarie lands a Red Hot Summer

What's On: markets, live music and Christmas celebrations

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: markets, live music and Christmas celebrations

Golfing for cancer research: Brad Leslie, Paul Novak, Les Witts and Dean Castiglioni of the Port Pioneers.

Pioneers ready to carve a path on golf course for cancer research

CHRISTMAS CHEER: Pin up model Ms Dale Velvet-Rose with some presents to be donated.

Pin-up model leads Christmas collection for women's refuge

Robert Dougherty

Church on a hill: Port Macquarie from the Hill near the Church, 1839 by H.C. Allport. Supplied by State Library of New South Wales.

Bicentenary Series: Church buildings among lasting legacy of early European settlement

Peter Daniels

Honour: Mervyn Wheeldon receives a telegram sent by the Prime Minister, J.G. Gordon and presented by Harold Green, 1970. Photos: Supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Our past: Westport Public School officially opened - 1970

Port Macquarie Museum

Hats on: Pupils at the Port Macquarie Infant School parade their hats as the percussion band plays.

Wind back to 1970: Council wants lake open

Port Macquarie Museum

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

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The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Ruth Lewis

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

Nine Lessons and Carols has been held at St Columba Anglican School since 2012, and is a ceremony inspired by the centuries-old service of the same name at King's College Cambridge.

WATCHSt Columba students mark end of year with moving musical tribute

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Gia Hudson, Noah Richards and Josh Gray.

Books brought to life for end of year parade

Fundraiser: Shirley Thompson, Janet Geronomi, Libby Baker, Ann Kiehn and Katrina MacGibbon support the morning tea.

Community members give back to support fundraising campaign

Lisa Tisdell

Nine Lessons and Carols has been held at St Columba Anglican School since 2012, and is a ceremony inspired by the centuries-old service of the same name at King's College Cambridge.

WATCHSt Columba students mark end of year with moving musical tribute

1hr ago

Newcastle Permanent's Adam Power presents Oskar Morris from Hastings Public School with the Year 6 District Award.

Maths champs top test to beat state's best

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Nurse Unit Manager Amelia Bolt was recognised as the Aboriginal Nurse/Midwife of the Year, while MNCLHD Trauma Clinical Nurse Consultant Trish Lemin was joint winner of the prestigious Nurse of the Year title. They are pictured here with Director of Nursing and Midwifery Vicki Simpson. Photo: MNCLHD.

State award recognises dedication of region's two top nurses

Makos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

PHOTOSMakos make a charge in 2020 State Cup opening day

44m ago

Nine Lessons and Carols has been held at St Columba Anglican School since 2012, and is a ceremony inspired by the centuries-old service of the same name at King's College Cambridge.

WATCHSt Columba students mark end of year with moving musical tribute

1hr ago

Speck at Day Street Police Station after a long adventure. Picture: NSW Police.

'Quite the adventure': Yass dog coming home after a 300km journey

2hrs ago

Put your artistic mark on our Bicentenary celebrations in 2021

Put your artistic mark on our Bicentenary celebrations in 2021

LET ME TAKE A SELFIE: Matthew McConaughey takes a snap with Batlow Hotel owners Matt and Linda Rudd. Picture: Supplied

Matthew McConaughey lends star power to publicans

Annie Lewis

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Sage Swinton

Lake Cathie Medical Centre exercise physiologist Jack Hazelgrove works with local resident Kay Christopherson to demonstrate the benefits of the new Lake Cathie intergenerational gym.

WATCHUsing exercise as medicine at new foreshore gym

John Paul Young

See John Paul Young star alongside shedders

Nicholas Nakos

Washpool, SA, cropper Shawn Cadzow out harvesting barley when the lockdown was announced.

REAL AUSTRALIAAg: the definition of resilience

Elizabeth Anderson

We are beings of beauty and hidden depths

OPINIONWe are beings of beauty and hidden depths

John Malouff

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has written to ABC chair Ita Buttrose asking her to explain the broadcaster's decision to air the Four Corners program. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONActually, government MPs, there are such things as silly questions

Jenna Price

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

A Toyota HiLux. Photo: Shutterstock

Thousands of Toyota HiLux utes to be recalled

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NSW man charged over ill-gotten grain

NSW man charged over ill-gotten grain

Hannah Ryan
1hr ago

Moree Plains Shire Council general manager Lester Rogers, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall and Moree Plains Shire Council councillor Kerry Cassells chat about the new Moree saleyards truck wash.

Moree saleyards boosted by new truck wash

Karen Bailey

Perennial nasturtiums just keep on giving - you can eat the leaves, flower and tubers. Pictures: Hannah Moloney and Shutterstock.

The treasures of perennial nasturtiums

Hannah Moloney

A fruit picking robot named Clive (this is not a picture of Clive) is getting to work this year. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONRobots may be the answer to backpacker fruit-picker shortage

Mathew Dickerson

The Australian retirement income system languishes in the government too-hard basket. Picture: Shutterstock.

Retirement income systems languish in the too-hard basket

Noel Whittaker