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Former prime minister Scott Morrison with former home affairs minister Karen Andrews in happier times. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Ms Andrews said Mr Morrison had betrayed the trust of the Australian people by his actions.

'Betrayal of trust': Karen Andrews tells Morrison to resign from parliament

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?

Scott Morrison has given no explanation for the secrecy, has clearly been caught out and appears to have lost the last of any Liberal confidence in him.

This is already enough. Scott Morrison should be considering his position

Former NRL player Brett Finch faces sentence on one charge of sharing child abuse material. (MEDIANET IMAGES PHOTO)

Ex-NRL star admits child abuse charge

BIG VOICE: Brianna Smith has cerebral palsy spastic dysplasia and has spoken out after she was attacked at school. Photo: RILEY KRAUSE.

Footage of the attack shared on social media

Disabled teenager knocked unconscious in 'horrific' school attack speaks out

Scott Morrison has apologised, but insists his secret power grab was in 'good faith'. Picture: James Croucher

Scott Morrison has apologised for the secret-appointment saga, but is defending his record.

'I apologise': Morrison offers no excuse for 'good faith' secrecy

Scott Morrison assumed control of Home Affairs during a controversial travel ban. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The timing of Scott Morrison's secret appointment to Home Affairs is revealing.

Secret Morrison appointments coincided with major pandemic moments

The Victorian government may set up exclusion zones following protests outside several hospitals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victorian hospital exclusion-zone push

Scott Morrison secretly wielded control over five departments, other this his own. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

There have been some stunning revelations in parliament this week. Here's what we know.

What we know - and what we don't know - about the Morrison revelations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to multiple portfolio as "unprecedented". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios during the pandemic, including Home Affairs and Treasury.

'Stealth bulldozer': Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios

Knights director of football Peter Parr spoke with reporters on Tuesday morning.

Knights duo dropped as Ponga, Mann toilet cubicle investigation continues

Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Scott Morrison has defended himself over taking control over multiple government ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Oversight': Morrison defends secret power grab as more ministries discovered

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

PECKING IN LEAD: The survey of homes near Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane found elevated levels of lead in the chickens' blood stream, and in their eggs. Picture: FILE

Half the eggs analysed contained lead at levels that may pose a health concern.

Chicken owners warned backyard eggs contain 'significant lead risk'

Ashlee and Mat Davey are competing in Group 1 of the latest season of My Kitchen Rules. Picture: Supplied

A Margaret River region couple have graced Australian television screens this week for the first episodes of home-cooking competition and reality TV show, My Kitchen Rules.

Husband and wife foodies jump on MKR journey

David Hurley has confirmed Scott Morrison was made minister in multiple portfolios without a swearing-in ceremony. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The government is seeking legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret swearing-ins.

'Legal mess': Governor-General confirms Morrison took control of ministries without swearing-in ceremony

BIG EARNERS: More than 932 million bottles and cans have been recycled through Return and Earn points across NSW. Picture: Lachlan Leeming 

In five years more than 7.7 billion containers have been returned and $30 million raised for charity

Loose Change: How cashed-up recyclers are building a circular economy

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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Bingo has been accused of fixing prices of skip bins and waste processing with two competitors. (Brian Cassey/AAP PHOTOS)

Bingo pleads guilty in waste cartel case

People forced to relocate after a bushfire are at higher risk of suffering PTSD, a new study shows. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Relocation sparks PTSD in bushfire victims

Myanmar has faced domestic turmoil and global condemnation after deposing leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (AP PHOTO)

UN special envoy to visit Myanmar

Authorities allege Commonwealth Bank entities BankWest and CommSec failed to pay leave entitlements. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CommBank charged over leave entitlements

A review into the appointment of John Barilaro to a US trade role has made 13 recommendations. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Barilaro US job review prompts changes

Mr Gent said most dogs need at least 1-2 walks a day but advised to check with your vet to be sure. Photo: Sophie Bennett.

Goulburn dog owners are being urged to grab that lead, put it on their pups and take their dogs for a walk each day.

10 reasons you should be walking your dog everyday

Thelma Plum paints loving tribute of her River City

The Australian Electoral Commission is seeking civil penalties and its legal costs from Craig Kelly. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Craig Kelly facing fines over UAP signage

Climate Energy Finance estimates the budget could be boosted by $322 billion under its reforms. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

End to miner tax loophole could net $322b

Tiger Woods will reportedly meet with PGA Tour players about the rival LIV Golf series. (AP PHOTO)

Tiger to address PGA Tour players: reports

Manly's Jake Trbojevic has a broken hand and is out for the rest of the NRL season. (Brendon Thorne/AAP PHOTOS)

Hand injury ends Trbojevic's NRL season

In line with NZ Labour Party rules, Jacinda Ardern has thrown MP Gaurav Sharma's fate to her caucus. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

NZ Labour boots renegade MP Sharma

Victorians who test positive for COVID-19 will be permitted to vote by phone in the state election. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

COVID-positive Victorians to vote by phone

Dominic Perrottet has released the long-awaited review into the appointment of John Barilaro. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Barilaro recruitment 'flawed': NSW Premier

Two close contacts of a South Australian man who contracted monkeypox are due to be vaccinated. (AP PHOTO)

SA identifies second monkeypox case

NSW farmers say the water market benefits overseas investors over family farms and the environment. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Big business wins on water, farmers say

Ajla Tomljanovic is into the second round of the WTA Cincinnati tournament. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Tomljanovic advances at WTA Cincinnati

INTAKE: Saputo president and CEO Lino Saputo says managing milk intake is the top priority for its Australian business. 

Saputo has flagged it is looking to streamline its Australian operation in response to lower milk intake.

Saputo 'streamlining' Australian operation on back of lower milk availability

A woman has pleaded not guilty to 55 animal cruelty offences for allegedly mistreating horses. (Mal Fairclough/AAP PHOTOS)

Starving horses sick after farm escapes

Angus Thurgate gets a shot on target during the Newcastle Jets visit to Port Macquarie in 2018. Picture: Matt Attard

"It's a shame Port Macquarie still doesn't have the Thrumster facility up and running."

Potter says region hasn't been snubbed as Newcastle Jets plan to land in Forster

Reid Hardy may be blind but his mother Sarah hopes a stem cell therapy program will help him with his vision. Picture by Emily Walker

An overseas stem cell therapy program could give Reid Hardy the gift of sight

Reid's chance at sight

Georgia Marino, Alan Darling, Greg Gleeson, Shaun Magnus and Mandy McKinnon. Photo: Paul Jobber

"The ability to play with that side meant more to me than any medal we could have earned."

Marino's gold medal the 'cherry on top' of quintet's triumphant Tag Series

Former Town Centre Master Plan sub-Committee member Jeff Gillespie, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism Association president Janette Hyde, Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams, Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Peta Pinson are proud of the Bicentennial Walkway. Picture: Liz Langdale 

The project to revitalise the CBD has been funded by all levels of government.

Halfway mark for walkway linking Port Macquarie's foreshore attractions

The 88-year-old appeared via audio visual link at Port Macquarie Court on August 15

"I am of the view now that you are an unacceptable risk of endangering the safety of the victim."

Elderly North Haven man breaches 'strict' bail on alleged sexual touching charges

This week's photo is of Pauline Roods with a fantastic Kingfish caught on live bait off Crescent Head. Photo: supplied

What's biting: bream consistent on the breakwalls at dawn and dusk

St Peter's Primary School Port Macquarie are into the national finals.

"It's hard to coach spirit and they've got a certain spirit around their defence."