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LADIES DAY 2021: Guests at the Ladies Day. Photo: Lake Cathie Raiders Rugby League Club.

Raiders celebrate Frocks at the Footy ladies day

Robert Dougherty

NEW DEVELOPMENT: The boardwalk constructed at Grants Head. Photo: Bonny Hills Progress Association.

Progress group applauds new Bonny Hills boardwalk

Robert Dougherty

Dr Gaye Nicholls with the rare Craftsman settee and matching chairs she found at a clearance sale in White Cliffs in far western NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopolous

Outback postie Gaye's glittering jewel in the desert

John Hanscombe
Tom Melville

Belgium denied Australia another gold medal in a thrilling shootout. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day 13: Heartbreak for the Kookaburras in shootout loss

Caden Helmers

Show some love: Mayor Peta Pinson said it's time to show some support to local businesses who are doing it tough.

Time to get behind local business and show them some support

Mayor Peta Pinson

Renovated beauty in Lake Cathie

Renovated beauty in Lake Cathie

House of the week

CENTURY OF LIFE: Lorne cattle farmer Hazel Monck with her historical photo. Photo: Laurieton Lakeside Aged Care Residence.

Cattle farmer celebrates 100th birthday in Laurieton

Robert Dougherty

LADIES DAY 2021: Guests at the Ladies Day. Photo: Lake Cathie Raiders Rugby League Club.

Raiders celebrate Frocks at the Footy ladies day

Robert Dougherty

NEW DEVELOPMENT: The boardwalk constructed at Grants Head. Photo: Bonny Hills Progress Association.

Progress group applauds new Bonny Hills boardwalk

Robert Dougherty

Pepper spray used on anti-lockdown protestors in Victoria

GET UP TO DATEPepper spray used on anti-lockdown protestors in Victoria

25m ago

Yes, Victoria's back in lockdown, Premier Dan Andrews has announced.

DIGESTMore than half of Australia now in lockdown

Photo: Fiile

Hunter Valley joins lockdown as five deaths, 262 COVID cases recorded in NSW

The big questions of the pandemic

LISTENThe big questions of the pandemic

Commonwealth Bank and Westpac will trial workplace vaccinations this month. Picture: Karleen Minney

Two big employers to trial giving vaccines at workplaces

Canberra Health Services executive director of medical services Dr Nick Coatsworth at the Garran Surge Centre. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

AstraZeneca makes a comeback in vaccine rollout race

Alex Crowe

Australia pushed to breaking point

DIGESTAustralia pushed to breaking point

Janine Graham

Lieutenant General John Frewen. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Drive-in vaccinations need more detail

Finn McHugh
Jasper Lindell

NSW records 233 COVID-19 cases, two deaths including man in his 20s

NSW records 233 COVID-19 cases, two deaths including man in his 20s

Matt Carr

BUILDING PHASE: Action on the Richmond track and (inset) Grafton's greyhound venue. Photos: SUPPLIED.

NSW track upgrades rolling out

Michael Cowley

Australia have lost their Tokyo Olympic gold medal hockey clash to Belgium in a penalty shootout. Picture: AP Photo

Kookaburras lose Tokyo gold-medal shootout

Rob Forsaith

Alanna Kennedy and Teagan Micah look on in despair as the USA's Carli Lloyd celebrates scoring her side's third goal against Australia on Thursday night. Picture: AP Photo/Andre Penner

USA outclass Matildas in free-flowing bronze medal battle

Joshua Bartlett

BUILDING PHASE: Action on the Richmond track and (inset) Grafton's greyhound venue. Photos: SUPPLIED.

NSW track upgrades rolling out

If the grand final can't be in Sydney, we might as well recoup some costs. Photo: James D. Morgan/Getty Images

OPINIONNo problem with selling the grand final

Laurie Daley

LADIES DAY 2021: Guests at the Ladies Day. Photo: Lake Cathie Raiders Rugby League Club.

Raiders celebrate Frocks at the Footy ladies day

Robert Dougherty

Ash Moloney celebrates with training partner Cedric Dubler after winning Olympic decathlon bronze. Picture: Martin Rickett/AAP

Bronze medal for Ash Moloney in decathlon

46m ago

Ash Moloney celebrates with training partner Cedric Dubler after winning Olympic decathlon bronze. Picture: Martin Rickett/AAP

Bronze medal for Ash Moloney in decathlon

46m ago

Belgium denied Australia another gold medal in a thrilling shootout. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day 13: Heartbreak for the Kookaburras in shootout loss

Belgium denied Australia another gold medal in a thrilling shootout. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day 13: Heartbreak for the Kookaburras in shootout loss

Australia have lost their Tokyo Olympic gold medal hockey clash to Belgium in a penalty shootout. Picture: AP Photo

Kookaburras lose Tokyo gold-medal shootout

Australia have lost their Tokyo Olympic gold medal hockey clash to Belgium in a penalty shootout. Picture: AP Photo

Kookaburras lose Tokyo gold-medal shootout

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

KENDALL MUSIC EXCHANGE: John O'Shaughnessy, Heather Humphreys, Helen Mottee and Russell Clucas will take to the stage on August 6. Photo: Supplied/Kendall Music Exchange.

Kendall Music Exchange put soulful song and sensitive guitar on display

ON TRACK: A team competing in previous Wildside Adventure Racing. Photo: Fully Rad Adventures.

Adventure racing champions to be crowned in Camden Haven

Robert Dougherty

Pushing on: Beach to Brother will proceed in September, but director Mick Maher admits it may only be for locals.

Race director confirms Beach to Brother will go ahead in September

Paul Jobber

KENDALL MUSIC EXCHANGE: John O'Shaughnessy, Heather Humphreys, Helen Mottee and Russell Clucas will take to the stage on August 6. Photo: Supplied/Kendall Music Exchange.

Kendall Music Exchange put soulful song and sensitive guitar on display

Senior Constable Ruth Handley

VIEW Club ready for tough talk about scamming

BE CREATIVE: Australian Idol top four finalist Hayley Jensen. Photo: Justin Smith.

Australian Idol finalist Breakin' Hearts in the Camden Haven

Robert Dougherty

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

Fishing from the Port Macquarie breakwall, at the entrance to Hastings River, 1971.

Flashback: Council makes a stand on harbour works

Port Macquarie Museum

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Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

To read the latest edition, please click on the cover above.

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

Renovated beauty in Lake Cathie

Renovated beauty in Lake Cathie

Renovated beauty in Lake Cathie

Renovated beauty in Lake Cathie

Demand for regional housing has increased since the pandemic struck. Photo: Sylvia Liber

People are leaving capital cities at record rates, but where are they going?

Demand for regional housing has increased since the pandemic struck. Photo: Sylvia Liber

People are leaving capital cities at record rates, but where are they going?

Data firm CoreLogic said that regional price growth was 'normalising'. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Key regions still outpacing city price growth, but signs point to slowdown

Jack Needham

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

Jack Needham

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Jack Needham

GET VERIFICATION: Scamwatch is urging people to be on the lookout for fake online listings for shipping containers.

Scamwatch: $136,518 in losses to shipping container scams within a week

Bishop Greg of the Catholic Diocese of Lismore is visiting Laurieton on August 4.

Bishop visit a show of support for the Community at 3 effort

ON LOAN: Miss Nellie's Cafe owner Jenelle Nosworthy with Travelling Millie.

Order up: Miss Nellie's Cafe prepares for down-sized return

Robert Dougherty

GET VERIFICATION: Scamwatch is urging people to be on the lookout for fake online listings for shipping containers.

Scamwatch: $136,518 in losses to shipping container scams within a week

REMEMBER: If an investment opportunity is too good to be true, it probably is.

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

An innovative new exercise program for people aged over 50 is launching on the Mid North Coast.

Live longer and stronger: Program to get older bodies moving

Pepper spray used on anti-lockdown protestors in Victoria

GET UP TO DATEPepper spray used on anti-lockdown protestors in Victoria

25m ago

Nowra tradie Jimmy Heffernan decided to mark the QR codes that have become the norm on his leg for life - and it actually works. Images: supplied.

WATCHTradie gets QR code inked onto his leg

LADIES DAY 2021: Guests at the Ladies Day. Photo: Lake Cathie Raiders Rugby League Club.

Raiders celebrate Frocks at the Footy ladies day

Olympic gold medalist Emily Seebohm (pictured) has shown off the rooms, food and COVID-safe protocols at the Howard Springs quarantine facility after returning from the Tokyo Games.

WATCHTake a tour inside Darwin's quarantine facility with an Aussie Olympian

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: D'Arcy Spiller once worked behind the scenes now she's one of Mushroom's emerging talents.

D'Arcy Spiller is full of surprises and Wolf Blood

Josh Leeson

Dr Gaye Nicholls with the rare Craftsman settee and matching chairs she found at a clearance sale in White Cliffs in far western NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopolous

Outback postie Gaye's glittering jewel in the desert

John Hanscombe
Tom Melville

Show some love: Mayor Peta Pinson said it's time to show some support to local businesses who are doing it tough.

Time to get behind local business and show them some support

Mayor Peta Pinson

Scared: Shannon Bailey had his Pfizer jabs cancelled at the Belmont hub. He's scared that the virus could be in the Hunter. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

A frightening virus for the unvaccinated

Damon Cronshaw

What I get from reading Nobel Prize winners | Mind Matters

OPINIONWhat I get from reading Nobel Prize winners | Mind Matters

John Malouff
25m ago

If the grand final can't be in Sydney, we might as well recoup some costs. Photo: James D. Morgan/Getty Images

OPINIONNo problem with selling the grand final

Laurie Daley

Tom Melville, Dion Georgopoulos, and John Hanscombe on a road trip to White Cliffs in far western NSW. Picture: John Hanscombe.

REAL AUSTRALIAWhen the outback's not so isolated

Tom Melville

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Pepper spray used on anti-lockdown protestors in Victoria

GET UP TO DATEPepper spray used on anti-lockdown protestors in Victoria

25m ago

Ash Moloney celebrates with training partner Cedric Dubler after winning Olympic decathlon bronze. Picture: Martin Rickett/AAP

Bronze medal for Ash Moloney in decathlon

46m ago

Barcelona have announced that their greatest player Lionel Messi is to leave the club. Picture: AP

Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona, club says

50m ago

Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young is upbeat about the COVID-19 lockdown lifting.

Qld waits for clues on future of lockdown

59m ago

More than 15,000 mortgage, loan deferrals

More than 15,000 mortgage, loan deferrals

Hannah Ryan
1hr ago

Newcastle, Hunter join Sydney in lockdown

Newcastle, Hunter join Sydney in lockdown

Hannah Ryan
1hr ago

Fifteen people have been arrested after hundreds marched against lockdowns in Melbourne's CBD.

Victoria awakes to lockdown, 15 held after demo

Emily Woods and Benita Kolovos
1hr ago

Tasmania sends Victorians back to the mainland

Tasmania sends Victorians back to the mainland

Isabel Bird

Dominant westerlies herald warmer spring

Dominant westerlies herald warmer spring

DON WHITE, Weatherwatch
1hr ago

Andrew Stewart won the Bob Hawke Landcare Award for environmental achievements on his grazing and agroforestry property. Picture: Landcare Australia

Landcare winners named; awards night held online

Joanne Crawford

The Land spoke to stakeholders from the top to the bottom of the Lachlan Valley catchment to get their view on the contentious Wyangala Dam Wall Raising Project.

Dam expansion divides catchment

Olivia Calver

Scientists call for widespread cultural, social and political transformation to reduce emissions. Picture: Shutterstock

Big change wealthy countries must make to reduce emissions

Lauren Fuge

Screaming meditation is an active style of meditation for stress relief. Picture: Shutterstock.

Shake it off with screaming meditation

Amy Cooper

Chassis dyno. The output at the wheels is what really matters. Photo: Shutterstock.

Is torque meaningless, or does it actually mean everything?

Sam Hollier