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In Action: The ALMA G II as a ferry on the Breckenridge Channel.

The sad tale of a once much-loved Great Lakes ferry

Chris Borough & Graham Nicholson
38m ago

Sustainable gardening stamps focus on seeding future generations

THINGS TO DO
Sustainable gardening stamps focus on seeding future generations

2hrs ago

Participants at last year's training.

WHAT'S ON
Water safety the key to a bronze medallion

Devils taking a stroll in the snow at Aussie Ark. Photos courtesty Aussie Ark

Playtime in the snow at Barrington Tops

The Hallidays Point Barracudas enjoying that winning feeling.

Hallidays Point Barracudas go through season undefeated

Nicholas Brooks

Map identifies headstones for repair

Map identifies headstones for repair

Winners are grinners: Andy and Deb Saunders were thrilled to earn the highest score from the judges for their ensuite in week one.

The Block a learning curve

Lauren Green

In Action: The ALMA G II as a ferry on the Breckenridge Channel.

The sad tale of a once much-loved Great Lakes ferry

Chris Borough & Graham Nicholson
38m ago

Sustainable gardening stamps focus on seeding future generations

THINGS TO DO
Sustainable gardening stamps focus on seeding future generations

2hrs ago

Meme? Why are people so meme. Geddit?

REAL AUSTRALIA
Why are people so meme?

Participants at last year's training.

WHAT'S ON
Water safety the key to a bronze medallion

The Hallidays Point Barracudas enjoying that winning feeling.

Hallidays Point Barracudas go through season undefeated

Nicholas Brooks

Manning Ratz and Wallamba forwards battle for possession in a lineout during the final round competition clash at Taree. The Ratz and Wallamba meet in the final at Taree Rugby Park on Saturday.

Bronson Rangi to lead Ratz pack in clash against Wallamba

Phil Wilkins

Participants at last year's training.

WHAT'S ON
Water safety the key to a bronze medallion

Ty excelled in the recent SUP Euro tour. Photo supplied.

Ty is paddling his way to the top

Nicholas Brooks

Forster's Biddy Astorini makes a run during the league tag minor semi-final against Taree. The Hawks are now through to the grand final on Sunday August 25.

Hawks have two teams in grand finals

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Be active: Taree and Forster hold parkrun each Saturday morning.

WHAT'S ON
Something for everyone this weekend

Smiths Lake artist, Emma Wreyford will unveil her colourful abstracts this Sunday, August 18 at Pacific Palms Recreation Club.

When the gallery met The Batchelor

Kath Furney

Come and meet local police officers in Nabiac

Come and meet local police officers in Nabiac

Be active: Taree and Forster hold parkrun each Saturday morning.

WHAT'S ON
Something for everyone this weekend

Workshops to help you delve into your family history

Workshops to help you delve into your family history

Worimi elder, Janice Paulson is looking forward to sharing the Baraya Wakulda Choir with the community.

The song keepers of the Great Lakes

Jeanene Duncan

Bag yourself a bargain this weekend

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

Ruth Lewis

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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SOMETHING TO TRUMPET: Everyone likes to look good in Cochin, India.

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

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Bag yourself a bargain this weekend

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

Playing with style: Kerrie Fromm (Taree Railway). Photos by Scott Calvin.

The State Carnival is in full swing

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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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Luxury at One Mile Beach

Luxury at One Mile Beach

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Read Three Valleys Domain here

Read Three Valleys Domain here

Ruth Lewis

A breathtaking riverfront property

A breathtaking riverfront property

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In Action: The ALMA G II as a ferry on the Breckenridge Channel.

The sad tale of a once much-loved Great Lakes ferry

Chris Borough & Graham Nicholson
38m ago

Stage champions Aiden Miles, Harley Burdekin, Grace McRae and Ruby Dibley.

Bulahdelah students exhibit public speaking excellence

Class captains: Back, Rod Pye (teacher), Amethyst Bishell, Ellie Bonfield, Jack Murray, Isla Sumner, Corey Cunningham, Chris Gladys (relieving deputy principal), front, Alex Lucas, Abbiegail Ray, Jaxon Styles, Banjo Edwards, Xavier Wheaton, Danielle Hall.

Bulahdelah primary school class captains sworn in

In Action: The ALMA G II as a ferry on the Breckenridge Channel.

The sad tale of a once much-loved Great Lakes ferry

38m ago

Accidents on rural roads contribute to 65% of the Australian road toll.

Keeping it together on country roads a focus in August

Fur friend in need: Digger would dearly love to be rehomed and has been waiting for some time for a new family to care for him. Could this be you?

Dig deep down for our Digger

AWL Great Lakes Manning

Triumphing against the odds

REAL AUSTRALIA
Triumphing against the odds

38m ago

Devils taking a stroll in the snow at Aussie Ark. Photos courtesty Aussie Ark

Playtime in the snow at Barrington Tops

Photo: Rob Eggins

PHOTOS
A mega gallery of photos from the snow at Barrington Tops

Meme? Why are people so meme. Geddit?

REAL AUSTRALIA
Why are people so meme?

Crazy: A man races through the level crossing, right in the path of not one, but two trains. Picture: Transport for NSW

Watch the dangerous double cross in front of two NSW

Glen Humphries

'Good to have a dog in the backyard again': Sergeant Luke Warburton at home with T-Bone.

Life, near-death and man's best friend: Luke Warburton's story

Ilsa Cunningham

Life, on Australia's third-largest island. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Can you name our three biggest islands?

Stan Gorton

Four paws: The flying Keybow in action at Albion Park. Picture Brisbane Greyhounds.

Chasing winners - Dapto August 15

Peter Davis

Dress up without the stress

Dress up without the stress

Michelle Haines Thomas

Infrastructure Australia just assumes the high population growth has to happen and that there is nothing we can do about it. Picture: Andrew Meares

OPINION
We must ignore the doctor's orders and treat population growth properly

Crispin Hull

Want to have your shiraz and drink it too? Picture: Louie Douvis

OPINION
It's not always fair to blame the big bad banks

Simon Cowan

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

Taryn Tottman said the life sentence for murdering her sister and family is "extremely suitable".

Dad never to be free for WA family murders

Angie Raphael

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Australia's shares are set for a boost with hopes Germany may have economic stimulus on the horizon.

Australian market tipped to make gains

1hr ago

Labor says it would not have supported a Pacific Island nations' push to ban new coal mines.

Labor backs resistance to coal mine ban

1hr ago

A 23-year-old man has been charged over the murder of Australian surfer Sean McKinnon in New Zealand

Hunt for gun used in NZ campervan slaying

2hrs ago

Labor Senator Penny Wong says backbenchers shouldn't define Australia's discussion about China.

Labor wants briefings on China shared

2hrs ago

Education Minister Dan Tehan says universities shouldn't rely international students for revenue.

Keep uni student mix diverse: minister

Marnie Banger

Police Minister David Elliott says the behaviour of firearm holders will be closely monitored.

More scrutiny under NSW firearm reforms

Dominica Sanda

Julie Boon said a man who died in hospital had pointed an unregistered shot gun at police.

Armed man dies after shot by NSW police

Dominica Sanda

Pro-China supporters clashed with pro-democracy demonstrators at a rally near Town Hall in Sydney.

More pro-Hong Kong rallies set for Sydney

Brothers Campbell and Greg Hedley from Two Heads Brewing.

Two heads are better than one

Samantha Townsend
8m ago

TEAMWORK: James Maxwell, Kerryn Powell and Amber Griffiths in their 50-stand rotary, one of two dairies on the farm they managed with the help of friends and staff members following the tragedy. PHOTO: Coralee Askew

Powells opt to sell farm after tragedy

Marian Macdonald
2hrs ago

Concerning NSW Farmers Goat Committee is the proposal for Red Meat Australia to take a more active role in industry advocacy and the allocation of levy money.

Goat Council leader calls on farmers to have their say

Katie Davies

Two monks walk in the Sacred Garden at the heart of Lumbini. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The holiest site you've never heard of

Michael Turtle

Chippendale: one of Sydney's hippest, artiest neighbourhoods.

Travel deals: Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

NOT YOUR AVERAGE TENT ... Guests staying in the super-comfy tents at Kings Canyon Resort wake in the morning to the Red Centre at its finest.

Canvass a luxury option

Sue Preston

Options: There are plenty of ways to create beautiful and practical outdoor spaces that are also low on maintenance and water requirements. Photos by Jason Busch.

Tips to create water-wise gardens

Compact: The whole house is only 100 square mtres. Photos: Willem Rethmeier on Bowerbird

Tropical retreat is as beautiful as it is practical

At just 17 years of age, Jarrod Emeny was left paraplegic when the vehicle he was driving rolled into a tree. He shared his story through The Land's first podcast series, Hear Them Raw. Pictures: Supplied

'You're just saying in your head, don't be dead'

Lucy Kinbacher