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The Viking Challenge attracts thousands of football players to the Great Lakes annually.

Registrations to open early for 2020 Viking Challenge

Central Coast team CGA won the over-35 men's competition for a sixth time.

Golden Balls tournament once again provides a good time

Victory: Brother Magic, ridden by Raymond Spokes, edged out Miss Valbonne to win the Maiden Plate at the Krambach Cup race day. Photo: Anne Keen.

Mo wins in thrilling finish

Doug Ryan

Registrations to open early for 2020 Viking Challenge

Football Mid North Coast chairman Mike Parsons.

Football Mid North Coast calls for nominations for under 18 competition

Mick McDonald

Group Three nines to kickoff at Tuncurry and Wauchope

Mick McDonald

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Angelina Jolie as Maleficent. Picture: Getty Images

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Simon Weaving

70s Unplugged sees Australia's most-awarded live entertainers present the best-loved songs of the 1970s

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Unplugging the 70s is a groovy experience

Continuing the conversation

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

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Catch a coach to Wingham Akoostik Festival

Live music: Grizzlee Train rocked the main stage at the 2018 Akoostik Festival. About 30 acts will perform at this year's festival. Photo: Scott Calvin.

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Music, markets and much more this weekend

Keeping you on the road: Daryl Stuart is the owner Stuart Power Steering and Suspension where you can find a choice for every budget as well as the best products at competitive prices. Just visit 15 Elizabeth Avenue, Taree.

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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.

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Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

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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

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Read Three Valleys Domain here

Ruth Lewis

A perfect glance back in time

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Spoil yourself and retire in style

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Special guest, George Hoad (centre) with president Norma Watson and members Lyn Janet McMahon and Charmaine Wilson.

Red Cross and gardening on the agenda

Say hello to Little Man: Our lovely ginger lad is only a year old so he may not stay so little. If you would like to adopt him you could rename him. Photo supplied

Ginger is the rage even in cats

Animal Welfare League Great Lakes Manning

Maurie Rodger Witt and Nola Joy Kruckow were married in Bulahdelah on October 10, 1959.

The secret to a long marriage is working together

Red Cross and gardening on the agenda

Looking for my humans: Carmel loves company and is now at Animal Welfare League Great Lakes Manning awaiting adoption by a new family. Photo supplied.

Pretty as a picture is Carmel

Animal Welfare League Great Lakes Manning

MidCoast Council will be holding their second round of community conversations through October and November.

Council ready for another round of conversations

Our History: Forster-Tuncurry Oyster Festival 1974 | Photos

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter during Question Time on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Media bosses urge removal of politicians' power to sign off on prosecution of journalists

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Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

It's time to fight for your right to know

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The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

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Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

How 'Mercedes mum' went from Instagram to inmate

Shannon Tonkin

Larry the lamb and his heart-melting smile.

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Something about Larry...

Kim Treasure

HANDY GET: Collingwood player Jack Crisp. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

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It's time to shorten footy's trade period

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

PARIAH: Folau is unlikely to get the opportunity extended to Kyle Sandilands, Russell Packer and Matt Lodge. Picture: Janie Barrett

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Israel Folau won't get the second chance that others have

Father Brendan Lee

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Real-life zombie ants are not a tall Halloween tale

Dr Mary McMillan

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

OUTRAGE: The community was left dumbfounded and outraged after five war graves at the Nowra Cemeteray were damahed by vandals in mid-September.

Damaged war graves replaced

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The former husband of Cindy Crossthwaite has been given bail before he stands trial for her murder.

Man accused of killing ex-wife gets bail

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Victorians are being urged to pay speeding and parking fines as per normal ... if aware of them.

Failing Vic fine system up for review

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CFMEU Victorian secretary John Setka has been forced out of the Labor Party.

Union boss John Setka forced out of Labor

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A man died and a woman was injured after a zip line snapped in Queensland's Daintree rainforest.

SA man dies in Daintree zip line fall

Robyn Wuth and Liza Kappelle
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Huon Aquaculture 'positioned to almost double production'

Sean Ford
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If the Government gets its way, Katherine will keep its title as the only population settlement in Australia to have water restrictions because of PFAS contamination.

Water restrictions may be a permanent way of life for Katherine

Chris McLennan
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A Brisbane man has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and indecent treatment of children.

Qld man denies raping church singer

Cheryl Goodenough
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NSW Farmers pork committee chairman, Ean Pollard at his Young piggery. Producers have been told to improve bio-security at the farm-gate to reduce to risk of an African swine fever outbreak.

Producers prepare for African swine fever

Olivia Calver
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Weather cocktail gives wheat a little lift

Cheryl Kalisch Gordon
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Cobar agent wins top agency award | Market Murmurs

KAREN BAILEY

Trying to find the best Osteria or Ristorante to sample some of the culinary offerings available can often be a hit and miss affair.

A taste of Tuscany

Scott McRae

Flight Centre advertised promotions in store and in print newspapers offering $250 vouchers to consumers who spent $1500 on a holiday package with Flight Centre. The vouchers were redeemable on their next holiday booked through Flight Centre.

Flight Centre amends voucher conditions

Ignite your senses: Being on the bridge is completely different from being high above Sydney inside a building. Photos supplied.

Get a natural high on BridgeClimb Sydney

Jen Walker

Every bit helps: Don't pour the water leftover from cooking pasta, eggs or vegetables down the drain - use it to water your pot plants.

Don't pour that pasta water down the sink!

Wake wakey: The symptoms and causes of sleep disorders vary greatly.

Q: What is a sleep study and why do I need one?

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Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Richard Cornish

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Court wipes assault finding

WHAT'S ON
Unplugging the 70s is a groovy experience

WHAT'S ON
Catch a coach to Wingham Akoostik Festival

WHAT'S ON
Music, markets and much more this weekend

REAL AUSTRALIA
Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

REAL AUSTRALIA
You really want fries with that?

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

REAL AUSTRALIA
Something about Larry...

OPINION
It's time to shorten footy's trade period

OPINION
Israel Folau won't get the second chance that others have

OPINION
Real-life zombie ants are not a tall Halloween tale