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Wednesday, 29 November 2023
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Students in awe as rescue helicopter visits Wauchope Public School
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Wauchope Public School students gather around the Westpac Rescue Helicopter on the school's playing ground on Monday, November 27. Picture by WRHS
Staff Reporters
Lake Cathie to seek a place in Group 3 under 18 competition
Mick McDonald
Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills players Ben Drewitt, Doug Toomey and Bailey Asbury had hoped to play under 18s for the club this year. However, the Raiders will see a spot in the under 18 competition for 2024. Picture Port Macquarie News
Touch footy festival hits Port Macquarie for NSW Senior State Cup
Ben Carr
The 2023 NSW Senior State Cup will be Wayne Gleeson's first as Port Macquarie Touch Association president. Picture by Mardi Borg
Members of Laurieton CrossFit gym flex muscle at masters games
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Penny Poulton, Dale Carr and Jon Sargaison at the 2023 Masters League Games in Rotorua, New Zealand. Picture supplied
Ben Carr
Court
Three face court over alleged Kendall murder; bail denied
Emily Walker
Police have arrested three people after a man was found dead outside a Kendall home. Picture by Joanie Clark/ file picture
Watch
Video captures moment Port Macquarie attempts world record paddle out
Scott Calvin and Mardi Borg
World record paddle out to pay tribute to Zac Young. Pictures by Scott Calvin
Photos
Six of the best inducted into Group 3 Hall of Fame
Mick McDonald
Port Macquarie's John Fisher was inducted into the Group 3 Hall of Fame. He is pictured with his wife Denise
Two more people charged over alleged murder in Kendall
Mardi Borg
Police have arrested three people after a man was found dead outside a Kendall home. Picture by Joanie Clark. Picture by Joanie Clark
Court and Crime
Network Seven paying for year of Lehrmann's rent, court told
Bruce Lehrmann during his first television interview. Picture Seven Network
Tim Piccione
Lehrmann out all night after allegation aired, contrary to affidavit
Tim Piccione
Bruce Lehrmann outside court during his criminal trial. Picture by Karleen Minney
Court
Three face court over alleged Kendall murder; bail denied
Emily Walker
Police have arrested three people after a man was found dead outside a Kendall home. Picture by Joanie Clark/ file picture
Politics
Hunter Biden offers to testify publicly to US House
Hunter Biden has been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door interview. (AP PHOTO)
30m ago
Ex presidents, first ladies to mourn Rosalynn Carter
Bill Barrow (associated Press)
99 year old former US President Jimmy Carter will attend the memorial for his late wife Rosalynn. (EPA PHOTO)
Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat
Dominic Giannini
Pat Dodson says the government must pursue Indigenous reconciliation after the failed referendum. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
PropertyView
Laurieton's historical gem
Laurieton's historical gem
House of the Week
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Health
Disabling impact of juvenile arthritis revealed
Laura McNeil, 15, who's living with arthritis, says it's rare for her to have a full week at school. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Samantha Lock
MS breakthrough could mean treatments halt progression
Storm Newton
Multiple sclerosis impacts the brain and spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as vision problems. (HANDOUT/David Baird)
UK detects first human case of flu similar to pig virus
UK authorities are investigating the first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 in the country. (EPA PHOTO)
Business
Workers being ripped off thousands as job dissatisfaction rises
More workers are putting in more unpaid hours. Picture Shutterstock
Adrian Rollins
Andrew and Nicola Forrest buy Aussie icon Akubra
Sue Stephenson
Andrew and Nicola Forrest with their own well-worn Akubras. Pictures supplied by Tattarang
Business merger rules could face huge overhaul
Adrian Rollins
Education
Students in awe as rescue helicopter visits Wauchope Public School
Photos
Wauchope Public School students gather around the Westpac Rescue Helicopter on the school's playing ground on Monday, November 27. Picture by WRHS
Staff Reporters
The fourth 'r' in schools: reconciliation in education
Rudi Maxwell
Reconciliation Australia director Sharon Davis (centre) visits a NSW school. (HANDOUT/WIRRIM MEDIA)
Ag graduates urged to swap farm work for the classroom
Sophia McCaughan
An agriculture teacher shortage threatens the future of the skilled farming workforce. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
National
Detainee ankle bracelets, curfews face legal challenge
More High Court action is being launched opposing the government's plan to monitor detainees. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Duncan Murray
Labor deal with Greens to pass vacant homes tax reforms
Callum Godde and Cassandra Morgan
Greater taxes on empty homes will reap millions of dollars for the Victorian government. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat
Dominic Giannini
Pat Dodson says the government must pursue Indigenous reconciliation after the failed referendum. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Indian rescuers begin pulling out 41 trapped in tunnel
Ambulances have lined up at the mouth of a tunnel to transport trapped workers to a hospital. (AP PHOTO)
12m ago
Hunter Biden offers to testify publicly to US House
30m ago
Hunter Biden has been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door interview. (AP PHOTO)
Sierra Leone minister says weekend attack a failed coup
41m ago
Sierra Leone's government declared a curfew after gunmen attacked the country's main army barracks. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
Victoria's 2024 Australians of the Year revealed
Victoria's 2024 Australian of the Year is Indigenous health leader, Janine Mohamed (right). Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Acm Network
Meet the melanoma fighters named 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW
Acm Network
NSW's 2024 Australians of the Year are melanoma treatment pioneers Professor Richard Scolyer and Professor Georgina Long. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Stephanie Trethewey is Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year
Acm Network
Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year is rural women's advocate and founder of Motherland, Stephanie Trethewey. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Car Expert
More power, more grip coming for 2024 Chery Omoda 5
Car Expert
More power, more grip coming for 2024 Chery Omoda 5
James Wong
Car Expert
Fuel-saving tech coming to Toyota Fortuner - report
Jack Quick
Fuel-saving tech coming to Toyota Fortuner - report
Car Expert
When will the Tesla Cybertruck be revealed?
William Stopford
When will the Tesla Cybertruck be revealed?
Car Expert
Volkswagen “no longer competitive”, says brand boss - report
William Stopford
Volkswagen “no longer competitive”, says brand boss - report
Car Expert
Deals on wheels: Special offers on multiple Mazda models
Jack Quick
Deals on wheels: Special offers on multiple Mazda models

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