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BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

The scale of the task of shifting from fossil fuels to renewables has been revealed in a new 30-year plan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Australian Energy Market Operator's plan points to the $12.7 billion worth of investment in transmission projects needed to help power the transition from coal.

New 30-year plan to guide 'irreversible' energy shift

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

Blueberry and strawberry farmers on the Mid North coast hold concerns about the spread of the varroa mite and the impact on pollination. Photos: Supplied

"The varroa mite is a huge issue for all Australian farmers, especially berry growers because we use bees for pollination."

Mid North Coast berry growers' pollination concern as varroa mite spreads

"It's very good to see touch football being played again, especially up here in Port Macquarie."

Port Macquarie schools crowned Mid North Coast touch footy champions

Natalia Cricri is set to release her short film An Eight Letter Word Starting with A. Main photo: Christopher Starnawski. Inset: Sally Flegg

Would the global conversation be different if men were the ones who got abortions?

What the abortion debate would look like if men got pregnant

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Builder Brendan Howe with Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda in their renovated Campbell home. Picture: Instagram 

The Governor-General and his wife appeared in a video spruiking the services of a Canberra-based builder in 2020.

'Spur of a happy moment': GG admits Canberra-builder plug was a mistake

The minister said the discovery was not cause for alarm.

Mite is on the move: second bee biosecurity zone set up in NSW

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

Grant Edwards attempted to pull a 10-tonne fire engine 50 metres to raise awareness for PTSD. Picture: Karleen Minney

How much can you lift? Because it's probably not as much as Grant Edwards.

Meet the man who pulled a fire truck for charity

Thousands protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Picture: AAP

For too long, abortion has been a battleground for the far-right, conservative, anti-choice brigade.

'Our body our choice' shouldn't be just a slogan for women

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

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

Going steady: Hugo the Galapagos tortoise and his new girlfriend, Estrella. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park

After years of searching for the one, the world's most famous tortoise - Hugo the Galapagos tortoise - has finally met his new girlfriend, Estrella.

Hugo the tortoise meets his match in Estrella

Friends can gather again in NSW from today after more than 100 days in lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

I'd be lying if I said I was jumping for joy.

It's 'Freedom Day' in NSW - but has it come too early?

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Tigers fans hope Liam Baker will sign a new deal and wear yellow and black beyond this season.

Richmond coach tips Baker to stay a Tiger

A judge has delivered verdicts in the 1994 NCA bombing case against Domenic Perre.

Perre found guilty in NCA bombing case

A defensive Annastacia Palaszczuk has faced the media following release of the Coaldrake report.

Palaszczuk faces up to integrity findings

A woman has avoided jail after a crash killed her sister and brother-in-law and injured her child.

Woman avoids jail after fatal Vic crash

Donald Trump was ordered to pay $US10,000 a day until he complied with the New York subpoena.

Donald Trump released from contempt order

The San Antonio incident is the greatest loss of life from a human-trafficking incident in the US.

US migrant truck driver 'posed as victim'

RISK: Honey production is at risk after the varroa mite was found in eastern states beehives.

Threat to SA's 'clean, green' image as producer of honey and other food

Fears of bee pest entering South Australia sees movements restricted

Tasmanian wind, solar and hydro energy will travel to the mainland via the undersea Marinus Link.

Aus energy grid needs urgent upgrades

Crusaders winger Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks Test debut against Ireland.

NZ flyer Fainga'anuku to debut v Ireland

Scientists in Queensland say new nanotechnology research could reduce deadly flystrike in sheep.

Nanotech to help fight against flystrike

Australia's Ben O'Connor waves at the team presentation in Copenhagen ahead of the Tour de France.

Aussie O'Connor shooting for Le Tour glory

An investigation has begun into the rorting of a Victorian energy-efficient appliances scheme.

Victoria fridge discount program suspended

LEADER: The late Neil Kerley is pictured holding the football as captain-coach of the Whyalla combined football team in 1955. 

The late Neil Kerley was once captain-coach of Whyalla's combined football team.

Football legend Neil Kerley dies at 88

A parcel bomb exploded in the office of the NCA, killing a policeman and severely injuring a lawyer.

Snapshot of the NCA bombing case

Signs are held during an abortion rights rally on the grounds of the Alabama Archives building followed by a march on to Alabama state capitol building in Montgomery, Ala. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

"Access is limited and dependent on where you live [and] how much money you have," mum Julia Mann said.

Abortion is legal in Australia but women remain fearful and vigilant

Australia could reach a tally of 10,000 deaths from COVID-19 on the weekend.

COVID-19 deaths heading towards 10,000

Patty Mills could be plying his trade in colours other than the Brooklyn Nets' next NBA season.

Aussie Mills declines Nets' player option

Federal, state and territory health ministers want to ease pressure on the nation's hospitals.

Ministers to tackle hospital challenges

Shane Warne died in March aged 52 from a suspected heart attack and congenital disease.

Heart checks soar post-Warne, Kitching

Missing Australian woman Tahnee Shanks was last seen in the resort city of Cancun on May 2.

Family of missing Qld woman clings to hope

Since 1994, $5.2 million in Port Macquarie CBD maintenance works and $19.7 million in CBD capital works have been delivered using the Town Centre Master Plan funds. Photo: Lisa Tisdell

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has adopted a $288 million budget.

Council budget adopted with 12-month rate freeze

Junior surf star Eden Hasson was too good at Ride the Wave on Sunday, taking out the under-16 division.

"A lot of young kids in our area think they're a lot better than what they are."

Hasson, Mcgillivray provide reality checks for Port grommets

Teachers will hold a rally and march in Port Macquarie on June 30. Photo: NSW Teachers Federation

Port Macquarie is one of 15 regional locations across the state that will hold a rally on Thursday, June 30.

Port Macquarie public and private school teachers to join state-wide strike

Jon is president of the Port Macquarie Pacers Running Club, and co-event director of Port Macquarie parkrun. Photo: Liz Langdale

The co-director of Port Macquarie's parkrun said the planned upgrade will improve safety and have wide-reaching benefits for tourism and the economy.

Breakwall upgrade support for safe and scenic attraction

The council has yet to adopt its 2022-2023 budget. Photo: File

There will be another extraordinary council meeting before June 30 to consider the budget and associated documents.

Extraordinary council meeting results in budget adoption delay

Brice Hayward recently caught this terrific 20 kilogram mulloway in the Hastings River on a locally made Koolabung Jewie lure. Photo supplied

Angling guru Jason Isaac says bream remain consistent with some nice fish about. Lighthouse and around Dunbogan have been fishing well, although all beaches are holding fish in varying degrees.

What's Biting: Bream are jumping at Lighthouse and Dunbogan

Emily, Ava, Macey, James, Piper, Sharon and Scott Smith. Photo: Sohip Farm. 

A Mid North Coast farmer explains why people need to expect to pay more if they want quality food.

Mid North Coast farm educates consumers on the real price of vegetables

Ryley Batt admits he'll never again take team training sessions for granted. Photo: Paralympics Australia

"I will never, ever take any team training sessions for granted anymore."