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Holding on: Corey Lamb won the 2019 North Coast Junior Masters with a two-shot victory on Sunday.

Murray valiant, but Lamb claims North Coast Junior Masters

State representatives: Camden Haven's Mel Hazelgrove, Chris Napper, Dave Napper, June Hughes, Leslie Faulstone and Anni Yaringa.Photo: supplied.

Dragon boaters reel in medal haul at championships

Mariners Pitcher Matt Lenton throws his fastball. Photo: supplied.

Mariners fail to fire against the Spartans

Holding on: Corey Lamb won the 2019 North Coast Junior Masters with a two-shot victory on Sunday.

Murray valiant, but Lamb claims North Coast Junior Masters

Karate: Port Macquarie martial artist Sascha Arnberger throws a kick at training.

Sascha clinches gold in world championship win

Robert Dougherty

What a whopper: Our Berkley Pic of the Week is Nathan Smith with this massive 20 kilogram hapuka he recently caught in the deep offshore.

Bream action off beaches

Jason Isaac

Plane passion: Lakewood's Bob Craine and his model Catalina, similar to the one Bob Hope landed in on the Camden Haven River in August 1944. Bob will be at the Slice of Haven on Sunday, May 26. Photo: supplied.

A slice of history at Haven food fest

Liz Langdale

Port Macquarie Hastings Domestic Violence Committee members Holly Lawson, Leanne Rodburn, Haley McEwen, Ruth Edwards, Jami-Lee Clark, Brooke Maggs, Fiona Healey and Tianna Bailey wearing red in preparation for the Seeing Red campaign.

Wear red and say no to violence

Port Macquarie Surfing Museum: Committee member Geoff Branch, Mid North Coast Girls Surfriders president Robyn Wallace and Chilli with the Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic trophy.

Board riders unite for Bird Rock Classic

Robert Dougherty

Plane passion: Lakewood's Bob Craine and his model Catalina, similar to the one Bob Hope landed in on the Camden Haven River in August 1944. Bob will be at the Slice of Haven on Sunday, May 26. Photo: supplied.

A slice of history at Haven food fest

Having fun: Firefighter Richard Oakey and Lily Jackson at Laurieton Library in 2018.

Call for safety as firies host open day

Society: Vice president Dennis Sinclair and president Andrew Young.

Awesome orchid extravaganza for Mother's Day in Panthers

Robert Dougherty

Golden anniversary: William and Sylvia Gardiner prepare to cut their 50th Wedding Anniversary cake at a celebration with family and friends, 1969.

Golden anniversary for couple and Quota

Port Macquarie Museum

Special occasion celebrated: Sisters Beth Morcom and Glynnis Wincote at Beths 21st Birthday Party, 1969. Photos supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

May holidays a boom time for Port - 1969

Port Macquarie Museum

Watch your step: Inspecting damage to Cathie Bridge following flooding rain in 1963. Photo supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Flood brings down bridge

Port Macquarie Museum

Bag yourself a bargain this weekend

Six top tips to get the best out of this weekend's garage sales

Ruth Lewis

Make your property dreams come true with Elders Real Estate

Make your property dreams come true with Elders Real Estate

Kathryn Carter

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

Bag yourself a bargain this weekend

Six top tips to get the best out of this weekend's garage sales

SERVICE PLUS: When it comes to telephone companies, 80-year-old Ballarat man Donald cares primarily about two things, an affordable plan and good old fashioned customer service. Advertiser content for Pennytel.

A company that cares

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Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Expert advice: If you're looking to purchase, invest or get a better deal on your home loan speak to Suzy Spicer at the bcu Port Macquarie store or call on 1300 228 228.

Making home loans simple

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Palatial resort-style living

Palatial resort-style living

House of the Week

Read the latest Domain here

Read the latest Domain here

Ruth Lewis

Holding on: Corey Lamb won the 2019 North Coast Junior Masters with a two-shot victory on Sunday.

Murray valiant, but Lamb claims North Coast Junior Masters

Carrying on: Marian Byfield, along her husband Don, has not let their life-threatening cancer diagnoses slow their Biggest Morning Tea event down.

Join in the Biggest Morning Tea

State representatives: Camden Haven's Mel Hazelgrove, Chris Napper, Dave Napper, June Hughes, Leslie Faulstone and Anni Yaringa.Photo: supplied.

Dragon boaters reel in medal haul at championships

Holding on: Corey Lamb won the 2019 North Coast Junior Masters with a two-shot victory on Sunday.

Murray valiant, but Lamb claims North Coast Junior Masters

Mariners Pitcher Matt Lenton throws his fastball. Photo: supplied.

Mariners fail to fire against the Spartans

Forty years marked of bashing down the bitou

Forty years marked of bashing down the bitou

Liz Langdale

Holding on: Corey Lamb won the 2019 North Coast Junior Masters with a two-shot victory on Sunday.

Murray valiant, but Lamb claims North Coast Junior Masters

@richs_wet_socks

Through Your Eyes: a spotlight on scenery

WINGS: Skye Petho with the iconic wings mural which will stay as a reminder of what the charity has achieved. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Final flight for If We All Had Wings charity

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

Karate: Port Macquarie martial artist Sascha Arnberger throws a kick at training.

Sascha clinches gold in world championship win

Robert Dougherty

A screengrab from a YouTube video showing the former PM Bob Hawke skolling a beer from Mr Brandon.

Hawke downing 'one for the country' brings back memories

Robert Crawford

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Scott Gelston

@kaz_warn

Through Your Eyes: autumn colours showcased

Laura Telford

Picture: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

OPINION
The polls were wrong, and it's a good thing

Father Brendan Lee
1m ago

Penalties: If you drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, new laws in NSW mean you could lose your licence and pay heavy fines, says MP Leslie Williams.

New penalties for drink/drug drivers

Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams

'Miracle': Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the party faithful at the Coalition campaign launch. Picture: AAP/Mick Tsikas.

One man's 'miracle' can also be a warning

Joanne McCarthy

FOCUSED: Debra Byrne juggles her successful musical theatre and recording career with her role as full-time carer to her two grandsons. She is set to star in Sweeney Todd in Sydney and Melbourne.

Why kids are Debra Byrne's 'top priority'

Geraldine Cardozo

TOO COCKY BY HALF: People tend to be overconfident of their financial knowledge and skills, according to the report.

Lack of financial knowledge soaring

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Eileen Wood

Relief for lower income earners may not be available by tax time, but it may happen retrospectively.

New tax cuts priority but timing unclear

14m ago

An anaesthetist who examined a patient's rectum without consent says he did so reluctantly.

No consent for rectal exam by anaesthetist

27m ago

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is facing demands for more regional MPs in her cabinet.

Qld cabinet needs regional shake up: MPs

42m ago

Trevor Tolputt died at Lake St Clair in Tasmania while walking the Overland Track alone.

Dead Tas bushwalker made 'poor decisions'

56m ago

Vic police legal team denies withholding material from the Royal Commission into use of informers.

Cops deny withholding info from commission

Amber Wilson
58m ago

A study has shown that small bits of plastic are a significant threat to ocean bird life.

Tiny plastic trash killing seabirds: study

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

The jump where Olivia Inglis suffered a fatal fall was not safe, an experienced rider says.

Elite horse rider says jump was 'unsafe'

Hannah Higgins
1hr ago

An investigation into terrorism funding led NSW police to an organised crime syndicate.

Police smash Syd organised crime syndicate

Heather McNab
1hr ago

Paul Alchin, Christie and Hood, Dubbo knocks down the pen of crossbred lambs sold on behalf of the Shanks family, Shanks Farms, Dubbo. The tops of the Shanks family lambs made $270/hd for a run of 223 lambs and the second cut made $253.60/hd for a run of 93 lambs.

Lamb price keep climbing

Mark Griggs
1hr ago

Researchers have found mice are not fans of lentils, meaning mice bait will be more effective in cereal crops, like wheat and barley.

What mice want on the menu

Olivia Calver
2hrs ago

Jason Hartin of Hartin Schute Bell, selling at a Narromine store sale.

Total selloff to $141 for Merinos

Mark Griggs

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Juanita Greville

Dogs love their walks, and provided they are physically able to, should have at least one good walk a day.

How to make walkies wonderful for both of you

RSPCA

You might notice your pets getting extra cuddly as the cool weather sets in.

Caring for your pet in cold weather

RSPCA

Parents usually face the decision over religious, family or cultural tradition reasons. There is a significant emotive element - people feel strongly in favour or against.

Reasons you might consider circumcision

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