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C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Janine Graham

LIFE MEMBERSHIP: Gary Hawkins in 2015.

Hawkins honoured with life membership after years of service

Robert Dougherty

iKEW CENTRE: Dr David Gillespie announcing Federal funding to boost local Driver Reviver centres like the Kew Driver Reviver Centre. Photo: Supplied/David Gillespie.

iKew Visitor Centre volunteers recognised with roof funding

Robert Dougherty

Final call for our sports stars to nominate for Port Macquarie Hastings Sports Awards

Final call for our sports stars to nominate for Port Macquarie Hastings Sports Awards

Port Macquarie-Hastings mayor Peta Pinson

Helping hand: The council has endorsed financial relief measures to support businesses and residents severely impacted by COVID-19.

Measures to help relieve financial hardship after lockdown

Lisa Tisdell

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Janine Graham

STORM SEASON: NSW SES Camden Haven unit commander Carolyn Dobson and former commander Gordon Hutchison.

Make an emergency plan and protect what matters this storm season

Robert Dougherty

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Janine Graham

LIFE MEMBERSHIP: Gary Hawkins in 2015.

Hawkins honoured with life membership after years of service

Robert Dougherty

The impact of the earthquake which had its origins near Mansfield, Victoria.

WATCHMajor earthquake rattles most of south-east Australia

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

Alex Gretgrix

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said work was being undertaken with the Commonwealth to solve the issue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pfizer doses missing from October supply: Barr

Lucy Bladen

Anti-lockdown protesters clash with members of Victoria Police in Richmond. Picture: Getty

DIGESTRogue elements risk the rest of us again

Blake Foden

ALL SET: The Western Bulldogs prepare for this Saturday's grand final against Melbourne in Perth. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGrand final could prove to be one of the best of the AFL era

Rohan Connolly

VITAL: Stefan Martin will have the onerous task of negating the impact of Melbourne captain Max Gawn. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONMartin key to the Western Bulldogs' premiership hopes

Howard Kotton

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

Laurie Daley

ALL SET: The Western Bulldogs prepare for this Saturday's grand final against Melbourne in Perth. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGrand final could prove to be one of the best of the AFL era

Back again: Cricket under lights is set to return to Oxley Oval this summer.

Hastings cricket chief prepares to launch new era this summer

Paul Jobber

GRAND FINAL BOUND: Melbourne's Max Gawn celebrates after the Demons defeated the Cats in last weekend's preliminary final. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONAn AFL grand final fit for a fairytale

Rohan Connolly

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

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Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

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Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Community first: Laurieton United Services Club's Rob Dwyer and Camden haven Community at 3's Theo Hazelgrove.

Free barbecue returns after lengthy lockdown

Robert Dougherty

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Holly Winter. Photo: Kendall Music Exchange.

Winter and Lavers at Kendall

Robert Dougherty

A HELPING HAND: Aussie Battlers treasurer Janette Atkinson.

Aussie Battlers offer extra help for flood victims

Robert Dougherty

Community first: Laurieton United Services Club's Rob Dwyer and Camden haven Community at 3's Theo Hazelgrove.

Free barbecue returns after lengthy lockdown

Richa Ekka is a graduate of the Spiritual Ecology Leadership program, an environmental and sustainability consultant, a certified life coach, breathwork facilitator and an experienced group facilitator.

WHAT'S ONJoin the community conversation on health impacts of climate change

Rescheduled: A new date has been set for a community forum in Port Macquarie.

WHAT'S ONOrganisers postpone community forum due to lockdown

Lisa Tisdell

Adrian Bolton (with ball) begins one of many successful dashes in the reserve grade game, 1971. Photos: supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Flashback: Port rugby league reserve grade outshine Gloucester

Port Macquarie Museum

Great support: Presbyterian Women's Association members at the Presbyterian Hall for the life membership presentations, 1971.

Presentations and celebrations in 1971

Port Macquarie Museum

Proud day: Harry Hutchison, chairman of directors of the Clifton Rest Home speaks at the opening, 1971. Photo: supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Flashback 1971: Clifton Rest Home officially opened

Port Macquarie Museum

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

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Ruth Lewis

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Jack Needham

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Booker Prize-winning author Tom Keneally.

Hear how Hitler's WWI pistol ended up in Kempsey

Jim Frazier has travelled the world filming documentaries. Photo supplied

Jim Frazier: A life that will make fascinating reading

Julia Driscoll

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Richa Ekka is a graduate of the Spiritual Ecology Leadership program, an environmental and sustainability consultant, a certified life coach, breathwork facilitator and an experienced group facilitator.

WHAT'S ONJoin the community conversation on health impacts of climate change

Hugh's tractor run around NSW in 2015 raised $384,000 for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide their care to patients and families for free. Photos: Supplied

There is something you can do about breast cancer

Why you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

EXPLAINERWhy you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

Long lines of people wait to be tested in Bendigo this week. Picture: DARREN HOWE

11 new COVID-19 cases for Vic regions, Ballarat's lockdown ends

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant.

WATCHNSW records 1035 new cases, five deaths

The impact of the earthquake which had its origins near Mansfield, Victoria.

WATCHMajor earthquake rattles most of south-east Australia

Melbourne on the edge, more protests expected

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

Janine Graham

The air raid. Picture: Ben Roberts

WATCH'They think it's Terminator': Angry birds take down drone deliveries

Steve Evans

Australia's new vaccination advertisement (pictured) teases freedom at the end of lockdown, including travel.

WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

Shivé Prema

Payton with Jason Johannisen. Photo: Supplied.

WATCHMeet the 9yo taking the field with the Bulldogs on grand final day

Samantha Ferguson

Relationship education in schools needs long-term vision

OPINIONRelationship education in schools needs long-term vision

Patty Kinnersly

A young boy faces an uncertain future in Wilcannia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

REAL AUSTRALIAThe alarms sounded in Wilcannia long before COVID

John Hanscombe

Final call for our sports stars to nominate for Port Macquarie Hastings Sports Awards

Final call for our sports stars to nominate for Port Macquarie Hastings Sports Awards

Port Macquarie-Hastings mayor Peta Pinson

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Why you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

EXPLAINERWhy you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

SA Best upper house MP Frank Pangallo has proposed changes to the state's corruption watchdog.

SA corruption watchdog lashes law changes

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Conservationists say the Clive Palmer-owned Waratah Coal is trying to sidestep normal approvals.

Outback council rules on Palmer coal plant

Protesters who spent days rioting in Melbourne converged on the Shrine of Remembrance.

Vic shrine rally ends in violence, arrests

Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann is standing trial on four counts of murder and other related charges.

Accused murder's Darwin motel rampage

Aaron Bunch

Over 620 exposure sites are listed in Victoria as the state recorded 628 new cases and three deaths.

Snapshot of Vic's 628 cases, three deaths

Veterans dubbed the occupation of the Shrine of Remembrance "disgraceful and disrespectful".

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

All staff at Victorian schools and childcare centres will need to have a first jab by October 18.

Mandatory jabs for Vic schools, child care

Benita Kolovos

Tim Woodham, Nutrien auctioneer, Jono Merriman, Koonwarra, Boorowa and buyer Sinclair Stratton, Four Mile Creek via Orange and his son Will with the top priced ram.

Koonwarra top at $11,000, av $2890

Stephen Burns

NSW steer prices lift, again

NSW steer prices lift, again

Karen Bailey

Floodplain harvesting inquiry hearings witnessed heated debate this week, with scrutiny surrounding the 1993/94 cap. Photo of floods north of Moree: Sascha Estens

Floodplain harvesting hearings heat up

Olivia Calver

It might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

OPINIONIt might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

Mathew Dickerson

Some body pitch and roll is essential for mechanical grip in slow corners. Photo: Shutterstock.

Don't believe road testers when it comes to body pitch and roll

Sam Hollier

Inspect: Watch for signs of home subsidence in warmer months. Issues left unnoticed can cause major damage. Photos: Supplied

Watch for signs of home subsidence

Elizabeth Habermann