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WINNERS: The six Book of the Year winners. Pictures: CBCA

The six must-have books for your children.

How an 'angry woman' moment helped score a book of the year award

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?

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (left) and photographer Janita Autio (right) at Flow Festival in Helsinki on August 13, 2022. Photo: Instagram @janitaautio

Calls mount for Finland's PM to be drugs tested after video emerges online of her partying.

Drug testing a PM: Good times haven't finished for Gen Z leader as leak emerges

Kylea Tink says Scott Morrison enabled an "autocratic-style of government" but wants his successor to focus on the "rulebook". Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Independents want rule changes over a "sword" for Scott Morrison in the wake of the secret ministries scandal.

'Autocratic-style': Independents eye law change over Morrison punishment

Australia needs stronger forces that could help the US help Taiwan, such as KC-30A tankers. Picture: Department of Defence

We don't need to openly commit ourselves to defending Taiwan, but we must shape our forces so they could help the US in doing so.

What we must do about China and Taiwan

Lismore flooding in March. Photo: Lismore City News.

Over the past 18 months, many communities have been hit by floods - some more than once.

A third straight La Nina is likely - here's how you and your family can prepare

Bluey. Source: AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

It isn't the first time Disney+ has censored the show.

Fans outraged as Bluey episode gets banned

TikTok-famous mum Nat Alise and her son Malachi make a Willy Wonka hat for Book Week in a series of videos for her 2.4 million followers. Photos: TikTok @nat.alise

With just three days left to finish off three costumes, TikTok star Nat Alise had some sage advice for stressed parents attempting to create a costume for Monday morning.

How to survive Book Week: Top Tips for parents to get the most out of the experience

Wreaths were laid at the Port Macquarie War Memorial for Vietnam veteran's day. Picture by Emily Walker

"A nation that forgets the price of war should do so at it's own peril."

60 years on: Port Macquarie Vietnam veterans commemorate anniversary

BIG AND LITTLE CHANGE: If Australia became a republic nation and left the Commonwealth, there may be some significant changes to the Constitution, government, and currency. 

From constitutional change to a new face on our currency. Some things would look different if Australia became a republic.

What would change if Australia left the Commonwealth?

David Littleproud has accused Scott Morrison of breaching Australians' trust. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A war-of-words within the Coalition has erupted over the Morrison secret ministries scandal, with both sides launching accusations of disrespect.

Morrison scandal sparks Coalition war-of-words, as Greens push for probe

Nationals leader David Littleproud has backed claims that Scott Morrison breached the Coalition agreement. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A war-of-words has erupted between the Nationals and Liberals over Scott Morrison's secret ministries scandal.

Nationals leader backs claim Morrison breached Coalition deal with secret power grab

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

COMING BACK. Freshwater class ferry, the MV Queenscliff, will be operating on Sydney Harbour from early September. Picture: Manly Drone

Freshwater ferries will return to Sydney Harbour in a NSW Government backflip.

No longer a fairytale, as iconic ferries finally return to Sydney Harbour

ENDING PERIOD POVERTY: Share the Dignity founder and managing director Rochelle Courtenay. Picture:Supplied

QUT teamed up with not-for-profit Share the Dignity to reveal how periods affect the lives of young people

Period Poverty: Girls' health at risk from lack of access to products

Anthony Albanese will receive advice from the Solicitor-General on Monday. Picture: James Croucher

Scandal-plagued Scott Morrison is a step closer to being referred to a powerful parliamentary committee.

Greens move to refer Morrison to powerful committee over secret ministries scandal

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher

Will Scott Morrison be told to go? Hint: it is all about Cook

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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GRNSW's Greyhounds As Pets and the Norman Lindsay Gallery at Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains, will host a unique adoption day on Sunday August 28. Photo: Supplied

Greyhounds As Pets will be at the Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge, NSW on Sunday August 28

Adopt a dog at Norman Lindsay Gallery

Traffic builds up at peak times on Ocean Drive in Port Macquarie. Picture by Port Macquarie News

Ditchfield Contracting has been awarded the major works contract for the Ocean Drive duplication project.

Contract awarded in road to delivery on major duplication project

A five-year-old girl allegedly abducted in the Northern Territory has been found safe and well. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Missing NT girl found 'in good health'

The Sydney Roosters want to return to the SCG to play NRL matches befitting of special occasions. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Roosters saying bye, not farewell to SCG

Peter Carne has so far prevented a report into alleged corruption being made public. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Qld transparency fight set for High Court

Hundreds of devices were seized during the investigation into spyware created by a 15-year-old. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Man and mum in Qld court over spyware tool

Research shows climate change may cause localised food price increases and diminished food quality. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Climate change to hit food supply chains

Embattled Essendon's approach to Alastair Clarkson came too late for the decorated AFL coach. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Bombers offer came way too late: Clarkson

Christopher Mark Jensen has been handed a suspended prison sentence for drug trafficking. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

Drug-dealing reality TV star avoids jail

Australia is on track for 10 million COVID-19 cases, as NSW and Victoria log 10,000 new infections. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia edging towards 10m virus cases

Black soldier fly larvae can be used to get rid of food waste. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Tiny fly larvae's big food waste potential

SA hospital workers will walk off the job and rally over calls for continued free parking. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

SA hospital workers strike over parking

A Tasmanian man's self-inflicted death was motivated by charges he was facing, a coroner said. (Chris Crerar/AAP PHOTOS)

Tas man ended life after AFP charges

Grant Hackett (left) says the pool comeback of Cody Simpson (right) has been good for swimming. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Hackett in awe of Cody Simpson swim rise

Kim Yo-jong (r) has called South Korea's president "childish" over his offer of economic aid. (AP PHOTO)

'Shut your mouth', North Korea tells South

Tjungkara Ken is among the artists from the APY Lands whose work is touring nationally. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Art by women of APY Lands on national tour

Samantha Vanderford celebrates her first-ever Australian surfing title. Picture: Paul Jobber

"The local club and ladies have really taken me under their wing. I call them the Bonny Lasses."

Adopted Bonny Hills surfer overcomes 'hectic' five-foot sets to claim Aussie titles

Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien has called on his players to 'grow up quick'. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

O'Brien wants Knights players to 'grow up'

Veteran driver Lee Holdsworth will line up for his 500th career Supercars race at Sandown. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Holdsworth excited ahead of milestone race

James Hayward is set to face a trial next August after pleading not guilty to child abuse charges. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Trial dates set for MP on WA abuse charges

Jamieson Williams is providing direction both on and off the field. Photo: Paul Jobber

"With this type of work there's not many wins."

How Pirates scrum half is providing helpful direction for at-risk youth

Heart Healths Dennis Bridgeland gives the donated exercise bike a workout, with fellow Heart Health volunteers Reg Wilkinson (left) and president Doug Short (right). They are pictured with senior community physiotherapist Philip Rudd, Hastings Macleay Network Specialist Teams Nurse unit manager Michael Rohr, community physiotherapist Carolyn Hamilton, cardiac rehabilitation coordinator Jannie Denyer and physiotherapy manager Anthony Best.

Heart Health president Doug Short said it was a privilege to support the cardiac rehabilitation team at the hospital.

Health Heart NSW volunteers pump care into the hospital

Port Macquarie resident and bodyboarding legend Damian King voices concerns about the proposed breakwall upgrade. Picture by Lisa Tisdell

The council has weighed into the breakwall upgrade proposal.

Controversial breakwall upgrade plan sparks call for more information

This week's photo is of Jim Fischer at a Port Macquarie Blue Water Fishing Club weigh in with a great catch of snapper. Picture: supplied

What's biting: luderick numbers remain excellent

Jesse, Layla, Gypsy, Shelley, Dan, Coco and Brax Dumas. Photo: Paul Jobber

"I had to decide whether to stay down there or come home and I just knew I couldn't be without both of them."