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Former captain-coach Jake Maurirere looks for support during the Ratz 83-3 demolition of an under-strength Old Bar Clams in the season's first game.

Ratz chase a premiership while Clams need more players

Phil Wilkins

The Titans' Ryan James could be out of action for some time after a knee injury against Newcastle.

Titans await report on injured Ryan James

Laine Clark

Rob 'Battle-axe' Avard runs hard for the Dolphins.

Battle-axe Avard's honour

Phil Wilkins

Former captain-coach Jake Maurirere looks for support during the Ratz 83-3 demolition of an under-strength Old Bar Clams in the season's first game.

Ratz chase a premiership while Clams need more players

Tracey Sewell with Forster triathlon legend Keith Pearce.

Role reversal as Tracey Sewell takes out The Keith

Mick McDonald

Road ramblings

Chris Goodsell

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On stage: Arlie Webb from Port Macquarie in last year's dance section.

Thousands to perform in eisteddfod

Lauren Green

New lookout highlights beauty of Barrington Tops State Forest

Have breakfast and meet the seat of Lyne candidates

On stage: Arlie Webb from Port Macquarie in last year's dance section.

Thousands to perform in eisteddfod

Books and more: Members of Taree North Rotary Club Bob Coleman and Jan Swift during last year's Monster Easter Book Fair. It's on again this Friday to Sunday at Taree Showground.

What to do this Easter long weekend

Have your say on ocean baths facilities upgrade

There is lots of advice - much of it wrong - circulating about back pain.

Three tips for avoiding back pain ‘snake oil’

John Stevens

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Ruth Lewis

Bag yourself a bargain this weekend.

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

Ruth Lewis

There is lots of advice - much of it wrong - circulating about back pain.

Three tips for avoiding back pain ‘snake oil’

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Ruth Lewis

Bag yourself a bargain this weekend.

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

Ruth Lewis

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Kerbside collection is coming to the Great Lakes from April 29.

Kerbside clean-up is on its way

Local Rural Australians for Refugees members gather for a special Palm Sunday rally for refugees.

Palm Sunday rally for refugees

On stage: Arlie Webb from Port Macquarie in last year's dance section.

Thousands to perform in eisteddfod

Lauren Green

Kerbside collection is coming to the Great Lakes from April 29.

Kerbside clean-up is on its way

Quota clubs support early intervention organisation

Matilda's eggs-cellent 3D diorama was a hit.

Nabiac Easter hat parade was an eggs-plosion of colour

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

Matilda's eggs-cellent 3D diorama was a hit.

Nabiac Easter hat parade was an eggs-plosion of colour

From our archives: Power boat Easter Classic on the Manning 2017 to 2018 | Photos & Videos

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

Tai Manna Kreitmeter-Cable

The kids go big at King of the Krater

Two from two: Wauchope proved too good for Wingham with a 29-28 win on Sunday.

Point of difference: McCabe kicks Blues to heart-stopping win

Paul Jobber

Got him: Port City Breakers centre Ricky Arnell wrestles with the Hawks during Sunday's 26-22 win.

Walker hat-trick inspires Breakers to hard-fought win over Hawks

Paul Jobber

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Torquay last week. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

OPINION
'Getting a go' isn't the same as getting a fair go

Ebony Bennett
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Picture: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Free speech debate needs tolerance from all

Simon Cowan and Monica Wilkie

Easter, eggless or eggsellent

Michelle Haines Thomas

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

PM Scott Morrison says it's unclear if any Australians have been caught up in the Sri Lanka blasts.

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PM, Shorten condemn Sri Lanka blasts

Queensland police are searching for a kayaker last seen getting into Tallebudgera Creek.

Qld police search for missing kayaker

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal election will be held on May 18.

Economy at heart of May 18 election pitch

The congregation at Easter Sunday solemn mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney.

Politics pauses for Easter message of hope

A poll commissioned by welfare advocates shows most people back an increase to Newstart benefits..

Most back Newstart rise over tax cut: poll

Colin Brinsden

Bill Shorten and former Governor-General Quentin Bryce arrive with family for an Easter service.

Shorten heads on Queensland scavenger hunt

Daniel McCulloch

Scott Morrison and wife Jenny sing during an Easter Sunday service at their church in Sydney.

Morrison sings of glorious days for Easter

Katina Curtis

A dingo attack on a toddler on Fraser Island has prompted an urgent dingo management review.

Urgent review into Fraser Island dingoes

Sonia Kohlbacher

Lochie Gilmore, Baringa stud, grand champion ewe, Bruce Hodgson, Ross Gilmore, Tattykeel, with reserve.

Broad ribbons for first show Aussie Whites

Mark Griggs

Xanthe Hart, Barraba, with the Highland steer, Tigger, from Frensham school who was exhibited in the led steer competition. Picture: Rachael Webb

The Sydney steer that jumped out from the crowd

Lucy Kinbacher

Judge, Peter Shepherd, Wheeo, Crookwell, sashes grand champion Texel ram held by Willough Corby while Isabella Hindmarsh holds the grand champion ewe.

Monkittee exhibits impress breed judge

Mark Griggs

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

BEAUTIFUL TRADITION: Colourful Paschal eggs, often made using beeswax and natural dyes, are part of Lithuanian Easter traditions. Picture: Shutterstock

Easter around the world

Sign of Damage: Paint flaking away and cracks in ceilings can often be a sign of damage to plaster. This can present a risk especially if the plasterboard is pulling away from the wall or ceiling stud behind it. Photo: Hayley Mills.

The problem with plaster

Get crafty this Easter

Naturally festive eggs