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A new ride-on has given Patricia a marginal degree of independence in her garden.

Forster hospital helps Patricia walk in her shoes

Jeanene Duncan
2hrs ago

The forecast of hot, dry weather once again poses a threat in NSW on Friday.

Home losses hit 250, NSW fire risk severe

AAP reporters
2hrs ago

Elands man refused bail

Elands man refused bail

MidCoast Council offices and facilities reopened at 8:30am today, November 15.

MidCoast Council has reopened

Man charged with intimidating RFS volunteers

Man charged with intimidating RFS volunteers

Driverless cars will be commonplace on our roads in five years.

ANALYSISBoldly driving into a driverless future

Steve Sammartino

Taken by Hallidays Point photographer, Deb Schmitzer.

Rain could fall on Sunday

A new ride-on has given Patricia a marginal degree of independence in her garden.

Forster hospital helps Patricia walk in her shoes

Jeanene Duncan
2hrs ago

The forecast of hot, dry weather once again poses a threat in NSW on Friday.

Home losses hit 250, NSW fire risk severe

AAP reporters
2hrs ago

Stitching together the fabric of localism

REAL AUSTRALIAStitching together the fabric of localism

The Great Lakes Dragon Boat Regatta has been cancelled for 2019.

Great Lakes Dragon Boat Regatta cancelled

Nicholas Brooks

The Mid North Coast Marlins took on Tamworth in the second round of the Doug Walters Cup.

Marlins 50s reeled in at Tamworth

Barry Everingham

The Great Lakes Pearl Dragons will hold their annual regatta this weekend.

Great Lakes Pearl Dragons to hold eighth annual regatta this weekend

Nicholas Brooks

The Great Lakes Dragon Boat Regatta has been cancelled for 2019.

Great Lakes Dragon Boat Regatta cancelled

The Mudcrabs are still going strong after 40 years.

The Mudcrabs turn 40 and look to the future

Rowdy Manning

Ryan Hardy will host a free bodyboarding coaching clinic in Forster on November 16. Photo supplied.

World-class bodyboarder to host coaching clinic in Forster

Nicholas Brooks

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Ferocious fires force postponement of firies fund-raiser

WHAT'S ONFerocious fires force postponement of firies fund-raiser

Popular local band, Humpdaay, will perform at the firies fund-raiser this Sunday at John Wright Park, Tuncurry.

WHAT'S ONMarkets, arts and more

Romance writer to speak at Mid Coast libraries

WHAT'S ONRomance writer to speak at Mid Coast libraries

Ferocious fires force postponement of firies fund-raiser

WHAT'S ONFerocious fires force postponement of firies fund-raiser

In September, protesters in Taree joined a day of worldwide demonstrations calling for action against climate change began ahead of a UN summit in New York.

WHAT'S ONClimate forum at Taree

Lakeside Music Festival will be held this Saturday from 8am to 8pm at John Wright Park, Tuncurry.

WHAT'S ONWhat's on this weekend

NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.

We plan for these days, but we hope they'll never happen: RFS

Nadine Morton

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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Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

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NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.

We plan for these days, but we hope they'll never happen: RFS

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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Ruth Lewis

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A perfect glance back in time

A perfect glance back in time

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MidCoast Council offices and facilities reopened at 8:30am today, November 15.

MidCoast Council has reopened

Natalie Muenger and Sophie

WHAT'S ONFrom our archives: Bulahdelah show 2018 | Photos and video

Scott Calvin

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

MidCoast Council offices and facilities reopened at 8:30am today, November 15.

MidCoast Council has reopened

Even after 60 years, Les and Fay Clarke still do everything together.

Tuncurry couple celebrate diamond anniversary

Romance writer to speak at Mid Coast libraries

WHAT'S ONRomance writer to speak at Mid Coast libraries

Port Macquarie - a lifetime ago: Well, about a fortnight ago anyway. Photo: Brittany Daly

REAL AUSTRALIAA dollop of tolerance goes a long way

REGULAR DONOR: Paul McLean donates plasma fortnightly at the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood service in Warrnambool.

South-west Victorians urged to give blood as fires rage

Photo: Aidan Kean

Cool change works in firies' favour

Ex-cop rescues koala as northern NSW burns

Ex-cop rescues koala as northern NSW burns

Stitching together the fabric of localism

REAL AUSTRALIAStitching together the fabric of localism

Natalie Muenger and Sophie

WHAT'S ONFrom our archives: Bulahdelah show 2018 | Photos and video

Scott Calvin

Back in operation: Metro Old Bar service station owner Joe Jospeh said fire fighters have done a marvelous job fighting bush fires in our area. Photo: Scott Calvin.

"I can't thank them enough," says service station owner whose business was saved from fire

Lauren Green

Thankful to fire fighters: Mel Rosamond stands near a shed that was burnt to the ground in Old Bar. Photo: Scott Calvin.

They saved our town, we owe them

Lauren Green

Port Macquarie - a lifetime ago: Well, about a fortnight ago anyway. Photo: Brittany Daly

REAL AUSTRALIAA dollop of tolerance goes a long way

Janine Graham

Are you talking to me? Picture: Shutterstock

Are you someone who likes to talk tough?

John Malouff

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack (left) has come under fire for dismissing comments linking bushfires to climate change as "ravings of some pure enlightened and woke capital city greenies". Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

SUBSCRIBERAn open letter to the Deputy PM: Fire is burning your party

David Shearman

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

The forecast of hot, dry weather once again poses a threat in NSW on Friday.

Hawkesbury emergency fire warning issued

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A traffic safety operation has been brought forward in SA where the road toll has soared.

Safety blitz as SA's road toll soars

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Witness K is expected to plead guilty to breaching national security laws at a hearing in April.

Former spy Witness K set for plea in April

1hr ago

Martyn Campbell says fines send a strong message that workplace bullying will not be tolerated.

SA firm fined after apprentice set alight

1hr ago

Schoolies visiting the Gold Coast have been warned not to go balcony hopping on high-rise buildings.

Gold Coast braces for schoolies invasion

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

Former union boss David Hanna has been sentenced to an extra two years in jail for corrupt activity.

Jail for ex Qld union boss over corruption

Cheryl Goodenough
1hr ago

Bushfire conditions will continue to deteriorate as extremely hot air is pushed across Queensland.

Leave now: more Qlders told to flee fires

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

Borce Ristevski was jailed after he admitted to the manslaughter of his wife Karen.

Borce Ristevski punishment 'inadequate'

Georgie Moore
1hr ago

Trackside at Dubbo on Cup day | photos

Trackside at Dubbo on Cup day | photos

Jamian McMillan
30m ago

Dense stands of young trees show a landscape poorly managed for fire. This hot blaze near Tingha from last February has left little chance for biodiversity in its wake.

Fire a key tool in dealing with climate change

Jamie Brown

Trackside at Warren | photos

Trackside at Warren | photos

Janian McMillan

Working out how to switch off all the lights in a hotel room shouldn't be that difficult ... should it? Picture: Supplied

When there's room for improvement

Michael Turtle

Wineglass Bay: Guests will learn about the unique animals that live there and the peninsula's history, including the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains.

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The famous Hampden Bridge: a Kangaroo Valley landmark.

Savour the sights of the Shoalhaven

John Rozentals

The plastics and metals used to make mobile phones are valuable resources that can be recovered and made into new products, reducing the need to mine.

How is your Recycling Week going?

OMG, LOVE THIS: Stylist Julia Green says colour is the quickest and easiest way to breathe life into a room and create a dream teen retreat. Photos: Dulux Australia. Stylist: Julia Green, photographer: Armelle Habib.

Update your teen's bedroom with paint

Cut out the stress: If you cannot pay your credit card in full each month you are not living within your means.

Cut up your credit card and avoid financial stress

Noel Whittaker