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ON TRACK: Corryong-born and Riverina-raised country music legend Lee Kernaghan is the focus on a new film Boy From The Bush, a documentary meets road movie, which is out in cinemas nationwide on Thursday.

Lee Kernaghan's new documentary road movie delves into the hitmaker's storied career

Boy From The Bush lights up the silver screen

LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek in Parliament. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Now Tanya Plibersek has a chance to give our rivers what they need to survive

Damning report a chance to change course on water wrongs

Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks defence force chiefs in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Supplied

This newly commissioned review will explain how the world has altered dramatically and that our strategic guidance - how we're defending the country - is now hopelessly outdated.

How we're defending this country is now hopelessly outdated

Comboyne resident Alan Latimore is the man behind a private machinery museum. Picture: Liz Langdale

There's a machinery museum in Comboyne full of historical treasures - and it's all thanks to Alan Latimore.

Comboyne shed is a historical treasure trove of machinery

"You can't rely on what happened last week. It's all about what's in front of you, not behind you."

Vikings storm past Marlins and into another rugby union major semi-final

'Really magical': hundreds attend Wauchope's first Cosplay Festival

"It's wonderful to see how excited everyone has been and to see their level of engagement."

'Really magical': hundreds attend Wauchope's first Cosplay Festival to connect and create

Southern Highlands dairy farmer Bill Smillie. Photo: Matt Loxton

FMD affects hoofed animals such as cows, pigs and sheep, giving them lesions on their mouths and feet that can prevent them from eating and can lead to lameness and death.

'Bonfires of burning animals': dairy farmer warns of FMD outbreak

Charlotte Rampling plays Ruth, an acerbic and witty woman mourning her best years. Picture: Transmission Films

This is an impressive feature debut from writer-director Matthew J. Saville.

Cheeky humour lifts tale of loss

After a timid election campaign, Anthony Albanese is governing with gusto. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's almost unbelievable after recent years, but we might have a government actually trying to govern.

Albanese's government has revived a novel concept. Governing

"They took their opportunities and we didn't - it's as simple as that."

Group 3 semi-final race heats up as Breakers force Sharks to look over their shoulder

Isaac has a popular following on Instagram and TikTok. Images: Instagram

"The best part about it is meeting people from different walks of life, and seeing the similarity."

TikTok star from regional Australia connects with a global audience

Comedian Elliot Loney (left) films a skit with Australian tennis players Thanasi Kokkinakis (centre) and Nick Kyrgios (right) in the leadup to the Men's Doubles semi-final on Thursday. Photo: Elliot Loney.

They wanted to have fun on court. They've done it off-court, too.

Skits and giggles with Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis

"It's a wave-rich haven and we happen to be down at one of the best - North Haven - for some pretty contestable waves."

Seven-year wait over as national open-age surf titles return to region

Laure Calamy delivers a stunning lead performance as a harried single mother. Picture: Palace Films

The main character was inspired by the filmmaker's father.

Strap yourself in for a tense ride

A scene from Employee of the Month. Picture: Maslow Entertainment

If only the public service could be this much fun.

French farce is delightfully silly

Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The independent review into the RBA could become a political football.

Review risks RBA becoming punching bag in cost-of-living crisis

Premier Annastascia Palaszczuk says pre-arrival PCR tests are no longer needed from January 1.

Queensland dumps pre-travel PCR tests

Read all about what was making headlines in the 1970s as published in the Port Macquarie News on Thursday, November 4, 1971.

Flashback: Hotel Macquarie set to be expanded

Golden moment: Lilly Barlow picked up a gold medal for Port Macquarie as competitive swimming returned to the pool in Taree last weekend. Photo: Scott Calvin

"They were excited just to be able to compete."

Barlow and Harrison lead the way as Piranhas return to the pool

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Australia's Chris McHugh (l) and Paul Burnett celebrate winning men's beach volleyball gold. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussie men win beach volleyball

"We need to do something to value aged care workers better," federal minister Anika Wells says. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Bid for aged care pay rise to be revealed

Brooke Buschkuel celebrates in Birmingham after winning her second Commonwealth Games silver medal. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Silver made Buschkuel's struggles worth it

John Tingle 1931-2022. Picture, Port Macquarie News

Former journalist, politician and community advocate John Tingle has died in Wauchope aged 90.

Remembering John Tingle, an 'accidental politician'

Ravi Bishnoi took 4-16 to spin India to an 88-run T20I win over West Indies in Florida. (AP PHOTO)

India thrash Windies in Florida T20 match

Crown's casino on Sydney Harbour is opening to VIP wagering after more than a year of delays. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Concern as VIP doors open at Crown Sydney

Russia's Liudmila Samsonova has claimed her second WTA title by winning the Washington Open. (AP PHOTO)

Samsonova takes out Washington WTA title

Gretel Bueta scored a perfect 37 goals from 37 attempts in the Diamonds' final triumph. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Diamonds win 1000th Australian Games gold

Minjee Lee has been crowned major player of the year after finishing joint-fourth at the Open. (AP PHOTO)

Minjee Lee wins major player of the year

Peter Bol has won 800m silver for Australia at the Commonwealth Games. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Middle distance medals for Bol, Caldwell

CONCERNS: Fears are growing of a mass exodus of rural and remote doctors across Australia. Picture: File

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Country doctors being targeted for city relocations since Labor's change of policy.

Rural and remote doctors targeted for city relocation

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag saw his side beaten 2-1 by Brighton at Old Trafford. (AP PHOTO)

Loss down to lack of self-belief: ten Hag

South Africa's Ashleigh Buhai won the women's British Open after a thrilling play-off at Muirfield. (AP PHOTO)

Buhai wins dramatic women's British Open

Palestinian demonstrators burn tyres to protest against Israeli air strikes in Gaza. (EPA PHOTO)

Israel, Palestinians set for Gaza truce

Tahlia McGrath (R) and Australian teammate Jess Jonassen celebrate a wicket during the T20 final. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

COVID confusion hits Aussies at Games

Premier League debutant Erling Haaland scored both goals in Manchester City's win at West Ham. (AP PHOTO)

Haaland has silenced his doubters: Pep

Three construction workers have died in a Moscow sewer after being washed away. (EPA PHOTO)

Workers drown in Moscow sewer

Victoria Azarenka has revealed that her visa application for Toronto has been turned down. (AP PHOTO)

Azarenka's Toronto visa rejected

Australia's Cassiel Rousseau has won gold in the 10 metre platform at the Commonwealth Games. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rousseau's dive of his life leads to gold

Officials have cleared Tahlia McGrath to play despite returning a positve Covid-19 test. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

McGrath playing despite positive test

It has been left to families to solve the compounding issues arising from bad policy. Picture: Shutterstock

The bottom line is Australian families are expected to solve the compounding problems of rising interest rates, rising inflation and more expensive power.

Families are now paying the price for bad policy

Mid North Coast Financial Counselling Service's Alan Naylor helps people in financial difficulties. Picture by Lisa Tisdell

The need for help through the Mid North Coast Financial Counselling Service is on the rise.

Financial counselling service in demand as cost of living rises

Remembering John Tingle, Wauchope's 'accidental politician'


Your Story lawyers Jack Anderson and Georgina Davey in Port Macquarie. Picture supplied

The Disability Royal Commission is investigating the mistreatment of people with disability in all contexts and settings.

Info day a chance to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission

Long term road repairs have been earmarked for Comboyne Road and Lorne Road. Meanwhile residents are unhappy with short term repair work which was recently carried out by council. They say it has resulted in punctures to tyres (bottom right). 

Comboyne residents want adequate short term and long term plans to resolve their road woes.