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PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

The minister said the discovery was not cause for alarm.

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

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

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

Slowdown: Wollongong train driver and Rail Tram and Bus Union delegate Rob Kennedy said this week's industrial campaign starts with a go-slow on Tuesday. The South Coast and other lines are expected to be heavily impacted this week. Picture: Anna Warr

NSW commuters could find their train to Sydney going just 10 kilometres an hour on Tuesday.

Trains at 10km/h? Rail union's go-slow day on Tuesday

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Amber Drop Honey is based at Johns River and run by Ana Martin and her partner Sven. Photo: Amber Drop Honey. 

Mid North Coast beekeepers are worried about the future of the honey industry if the varroa mite continues to spread.

Mid North Coast beekeepers 'fearful' of potential mite spread

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

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

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

GROUND ZERO: Merewether amateur beekeeper Nick Radford with one of his hives on Sunday. The detection of a tiny mite, Varroa destructor, in Newcastle means that hives in the immediate region will be destroyed to ensure the global pest does not invade Australia. Picture: Marina Neil

Newcastle at centre of Australian bee industry crisis.

Bee industry on edge of crisis as Varroa mite scare deepens

Jack Wang of the Hakko Bakery Cafe and the robot which delivers. Picture: Steve Evans

This coffee has your face on top - really.

Coffee, robots and your face are this cafe's future

Ride the Wave attendees enjoyed the music, markets sunshine, surf and skate action on Sunday, June 26.

Ride the Wave Festival brings surf, sun and smiles to Port Macquarie's foreshore

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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Melbourne veteran of eight AFL seasons, Angus Brayshaw (r) is a free agent at the end of 2022.

Demons give stars time on new AFL deals

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

Veteran top-order batter Elyse Villani will swap Melbourne for Hobart for the next two WBBL seasons.

Villani makes Hurricanes switch in WBBL

Monash University lecturer Steven Walker hopes students can continue supporting vaccine programs.

Push for students to keep vaccinating

Suncorp Stadium will be full to capacity for Origin's series decider between the Maroons and Blues.

State of Origin III already sold out

Karen Williams continues to resist calls from constituents and politicians for her resignation.

Calls for Qld mayor's sacking grow louder

Thirty-six people are missing after a Russian missile strike hit a shopping centre in Kremenchuk.

Ukraine and Russia: what you need to know

With efficient devices you don't need much power to run essentials. Photo: Shutterstock

Camping through a blackout with the 12V and USB devices

First signs rising costs of living are biting into beef budgets

Woolies cuts feedlot quota as consumers look for cheaper beef

Harmony Tan of France reacts after beating seven-time champion Serena Williams at Wimbledon.

Tan's delight at beating legend Williams

Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley appeared in two Instagram posts.

Governor-General admits ad was a mistake

Filipe Toledo and Carissa Moore have won the World Surf League round in Brazil.

Moore, Toledo claim big WSL wins in Brazil

Stephen Jones says the Liberals "talked a lot about economic management but did very little of it".

Liberals deserve no rating credit: Labor

The bodies of 39 men and 12 women were discovered in a truck on the outskirts of San Antonio.

Two charged over US migrant truck deaths

Nick Kyrgios complains about an umpiring decision during his controversial Wimbledon win.

Kyrgios embroiled in spitting scandal

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the Coaldrake report into government accountability.

Qld govt backs integrity recommendations

Minister Lizzie Blandthorn is the sister of John-Paul Blandthorn, a Hawker Britton director.

Vic govt denies planning minister conflict

The murder of Mahmoud Ahmad is one of 14 gangland shootings in Sydney in the last two years.

Man charged over Ahmad shooting murder

Ghislaine Maxwell moved to New York in 1991 and met Jeffrey met Epstein the following year.

Maxwell: from socialite to sex trafficker

Richard Marles hopes to clarify submarine details under the AUKUS arrangement by March (file).

Nuclear submarines by 2030 'optimistic'

Australians remain split over nuclear power, which has been banned in Australia since 1998 (file).

Aussies back stronger climate action: Lowy

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend before suffering a brain injury will stand trial.

Alleged stabbing murderer deemed trial fit

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

Joel Anttilla was sent from the field for showing dissent on Sunday. Photo: Paul Jobber

Group 3 rugby league needs to go back to the drawing board.

Why Group 3 league officials need to revisit swearing edict

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."

Batt's change in mindset a result of mixed Canada Cup campaign

Port Macquarie-Hastings 2021 Census data revealed. Photo: Ivan Sajko

What does the 2021 Census reveal about Hastings residents and how we live?

What does the 2021 Census reveal about the Port Macquarie-Hastings?

The Port Macquarie Hotel has sold. Photo: HTL Property. 

The Port Macquarie Hotel has sold after being put on the market in April.

Port Macquarie Hotel sells for record multi-million dollar price to NSW hotelier

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council estimates it will cost $51.6 million to remediate 86 landslips across the LGA. Photos: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council 

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council says it will cost at least $51.6m to fix 86 landslips across the LGA.

Council's $51m plan to remediate more than 80 landslips

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.