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Andy Ruiz holds a big weight advantage over Anthony Joshua for Saturday's heavyweight title fight.

Ruiz holds weight advantage over Joshua

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Nash Wilkes with Australian swimming legend, Chris Fydler.

Nash Wilkes wins North Coast school sportsperson of the year

Nicholas Brooks

Jeff Summers shows off an extract of the community recognition statement Mr Bromhead read before the legislative assembly.

Jeff Summers honoured to receive parliamentary recognition

Nicholas Brooks

Andy Ruiz holds a big weight advantage over Anthony Joshua for Saturday's heavyweight title fight.

Ruiz holds weight advantage over Joshua

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Teams from Bulahdelah Central School took part in the the Australian Futsal Champion of Champions competition in November.

Bulahdelah students attend National futsal competition

Sam Hull drives for the Great Lakes Dolphins.

Dolphins cricketers enjoy wins across both grades

Barry Everingham

Stress-free guide to seven days in New Zealand

Stress-free guide to seven days in New Zealand

Hannah Warren

DREAM: What a way to arrive in Budapest - on this luxurious river cruise ship.

Enter now: win a $27,000 European river cruise for two

Joanne Crawford

There is another side to La La Land. A secret side. Picture: Shutterstock

Discovering the beautiful, dark past of Los Angeles

Bernadette Chua

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The Manning Valley Concert Band will present A Celebration of Christmas Concert at the Manning Entertainment Centre on Sunday. The concert starts at 2pm, with proceeds going to the Mid Coast bush fire appeal.

WHAT'S ONChristmas activities begin this weekend

Firies fundraiser back on track

WHAT'S ONFiries fundraiser back on track

Jeanene Duncan

Working Together, Danny Dunne.

WHAT'S ONA show of magnificence at Lake Street gallery

The Manning Valley Concert Band will present A Celebration of Christmas Concert at the Manning Entertainment Centre on Sunday. The concert starts at 2pm, with proceeds going to the Mid Coast bush fire appeal.

WHAT'S ONChristmas activities begin this weekend

Hudson Rose.

WHAT'S ONThe sounds of Summerfest

Memorial service to honour those lost to suicide

WHAT'S ONMemorial service to honour those lost to suicide

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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LIGHT FANTASTIC: Chase the Northern Lights or the Auroroa Borealis with The Senior and Travelrite on this Nordic cruise in February 2020.

Join us on Northern Lights cruise

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The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

HAND UP: Collaborative AI, in which people and AI team up, will change the way we work.

Collaborate: AI can be your friend

Ben Jackson

Helloworld mobile travel agent, Maree Anthony at Thornybush Game Reserve near Kruger National Park on a recent trip to South Africa. Photo supplied

Travelling with Helloworld

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Ruth Lewis

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Showcase Property

Manning mansion excels

Manning mansion excels

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So pretty: What amazing marking little calico cat Koi has. She is very distinctive and deserves a home where she can relax and feel loved.Photo supplied

Calico cat Koi is such a cutiepie

Animal Welfare League Great Lakes Manning

Ride for Country Kids 2019.

Ride off into the sunset for kids

Firies fundraiser back on track

WHAT'S ONFiries fundraiser back on track

Jeanene Duncan

So pretty: What amazing marking little calico cat Koi has. She is very distinctive and deserves a home where she can relax and feel loved.Photo supplied

Calico cat Koi is such a cutiepie

Working Together, Danny Dunne.

WHAT'S ONA show of magnificence at Lake Street gallery

Homebase supported playgroup coordinator Sarah Little and P.A.C.E coordinator Liahna French show off some of the items that will go into the Christmas hampers. Photo supplied.

Homebase seek help with Christmas hampers

Squeaky? Maybe. But it turns heads, too. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThe squeaky wheel (aka local media) gets the oil

Ride for Country Kids 2019.

Ride off into the sunset for kids

Naomi Wolf, who has taken aim at Angus Taylor. Picture: Getty Images

'Just to be clear, I'm Naomi Wolf. I was not in Oxford in 1991': A midnight call to Canberra

Rare chance to beat China at its own game

REAL AUSTRALIARare chance to beat China at its own game

Terry Hickson has been found guilty of murdering a Sydney bookmaker 30 years ago.

Man found guilty of bookie's 1989 murder

Margaret Scheikowski

Three people have been charged over Australia's largest onshore methamphetamine seizure.

Customs brokers charged over $1b meth haul

Benita Kolovos

Scott Morrison is sacking five department heads in a major shake-up of the public service.

Morrison swings axe through public service

Daniel McCulloch

Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have agreed to an out-of-court settlement.

Castle says 'never say never' for Folau

Adrian Warren

Squeaky? Maybe. But it turns heads, too. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThe squeaky wheel (aka local media) gets the oil

Psychology keeps blood donations flowing

Psychology keeps blood donations flowing

John Malouff

Forging ahead: A classroom in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. A recent survey shows Australian students lag more than three years behind their Chinese counterparts in maths. Picture: Shutterstock

We need to do much better with our schools

John Hewson

Purple Our World and World Pancreatic Cancer Day chair Jessica Abelsohn with her mum Rochelle Goulburn at Jessicas wedding, just four months before Rochelle died from pancreatic cancer.

Do you know the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Geraldine Cardozo

GOLDEN OLDIES: See veteran entertainers (l-r) Max Gillies, Normie Rowe and Tony Barber in Senior Moments 2: Remember, Remember.

Yes, you are having another Senior Moment

Geraldine Cardozo

Edgars Mission provides its rescued farm animals with everything they need from a warm coat to a set of wheels.

Make it your mission to visit this sanctuary for rescued farm animals and weary travellers

Sue Preston

Labor leader Anthony Albanese says political debate in Australia must move beyond Twitter trolling.

Labor seeks 'grown-up' political debate

Jodi McKay and Anthony Albanese have welcomed the findings of a review into NSW Labor.

NSW Labor set for 'sweeping' reforms

Firefighters in Queensland are on alert with severe fire conditions forecast for this weekend.

Fires rage as heatwave bears down on Qld

Labor leader Anthony Albanese's claim of a $14 billion cut to public education is mostly false.

Labor's school funding claim not clear cut

Laws allowing assisted dying in Western Australia will go back to the lower house on Tuesday.

More work ahead for WA assisted dying laws

Michael Ramsey

Bushfires continue to rage in NSW from the south coast all the way to the Queensland border.

NSW 'living in fear' as bushfires rage

Steven Trask and Julian Drape

Adam Cranston and his sister will go on trial in 2020 accused of tax fraud.

Trial for Cranstons' alleged $100m fraud

Luke Costin

Labor NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner wants to win back business after a difficult few years.

Gunner makes pitch to win back NT business

Greg Roberts

Jason Rainbow is a diesel fitter who has come from Western Australia to work at Cobar. Photo: PJL Group

Labour shortage search turns to skilled farmers

Samantha Townsend

Vendors and agents come together to watch their Annual AuctionsPlus sale.

Online sales stay social

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Another dust storm near Dubbo. There are ways to lessen the loss of valuable topsoil in drought conditions. Photo by Rachael Webb.

A smart till to stay on top of erosion risk

John Ellicott

Light from the skylight is diffused by canvas panels. Joinery: Forest Furniture. Images: Ingvar Kenne

Weaving magic

FRESH LOOK: While the facade, front bedroom and hallway were restored, the remainder of the property was upgraded with a new, modern extension, adjoining the original front of the house.

Classic Victorian treated to a modern edge

HANG IN THERE: Check out Gemma Patford's top 10 tips for decorating your Christmas tree in a way that celebrates your signature style.

How to decorate a tree with your personal style