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The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

Simon Bourke
1hr ago

Haemochromatosis - simple to treat but tragic to ignore

Haemochromatosis - simple to treat but tragic to ignore

1hr ago

The Summertime Rodeo is one of the many popular events at the Wingham Showground each year. The showground is one of four in the region to receive State government funding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local showgrounds receive funding to improve infrastructure and support jobs

The Morrison government has issued draft terms of reference for an inquiry into domestic violence.

Virus part of domestic violence inquiry

Colin Brinsden
1hr ago

It appears many smokers have used the coronavirus lockdown to try to quit.

Many used lockdown to give up smoking

Colin Brinsden
1hr ago

"These ongoing treatments are necessary to control re-emerging juvenile plants and to bring previously unmanaged areas into the program," said Terry Inkson, MidCoast Council's Strategic Weeds Biosecurity Officer.

Targeting bitou bush on the Mid Coast

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Kimberley Le Lievre

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

Simon Bourke
1hr ago

Haemochromatosis - simple to treat but tragic to ignore

Haemochromatosis - simple to treat but tragic to ignore

1hr ago

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COAG abolished, national cabinet here to stay

Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

DIGESTChief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Jayne Trustum with her sons Tyler, 10, and Hunter, 7, said the family had found learning and working remotely difficult. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Three in four families kept kids at home due to COVID-19

Kathryn Lewis

It's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

DIGESTIt's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

Kim Chappell

Queues at the Woden Centrelink in March after the coronavirus lockdown came into effect. Picture: Karleen Minney

JobKeeper inspires optimism, ANU survey finds

Katie Burgess

Australian National University reported a $225 million hit to its budget due to revenue loss and unforeseen spending during the pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow are universities being affected by the coronavirus crisis?

Sarah Lansdown

Forster-Tuncurry and Old Bar were two of the three clubs willing to play this season.

Only three Group Three clubs keen to play in season 2020

Mick McDonald

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

Joshua Bartlett

The Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is tackled by the Raiders defence during last season's NRL Qualifying Final match at AAMI Park. The two premiership contenders clash again on Saturday night. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONBring on the blockbusters: NRL is back

Laurie Daley

Forster-Tuncurry and Old Bar were two of the three clubs willing to play this season.

Only three Group Three clubs keen to play in season 2020

The 2020 Group Three Rugby League season is still up in the air.

Group Three Rugby League still waiting on word from clubs

Mick McDonald

There is a renewed push from the usual suspects to switch the AFL grand final to a night game at the MCG despite a thumbs down from footy fans. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONShorter games short-change the fans

Rohan Connolly

Look out on the ranges and plains of the outback from your private deck.

Win an outback getaway for two

Joanne Crawford

You don't have to visit Tasmania to experience the best wine and produce it has on offer. Picture: John Rozentals

The best of Tasmania, now online

John Rozentals

Fewer days in the office doesn't necessarily mean fewer goals accomplished. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs

Jarrod Haar

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Virtual library events to mark Sustainability Month

WHAT'S ONVirtual library events to mark Sustainability Month

Some council services open to public on June 1

Some council services open to public on June 1

Have your say: The community is asked to give their ideas on what they would like to see in the MidCoast Coast Cultural Plan.

Culture and creativity build stronger communities

Virtual library events to mark Sustainability Month

WHAT'S ONVirtual library events to mark Sustainability Month

Sam Davis and business partner Spencer Austad will bring viewers up close and personal with the Manning River this weekend as they embark on a slow TV adventure.

WHAT'S ONSlow streaming up the Manning River

Nicholas Brooks

Online offerings from the master

WHAT'S ONOnline offerings from the master

Helen Knight

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Same faces, new name: Local taxis in Taree, Laurieton and Foster-Tuncurry have not only had a rebrand but it's now easier to book them than ever before. For more just visit www.13cabs.com.au.

Riding on with the locals

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Read Three Valleys Domain here

Read Three Valleys Domain here

Ruth Lewis

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Ruth Lewis

Sold: 71 Laurel Avenue, Chelmer just sold for $2,075,000. Photo - McGrath Estate Agents.

Selling more than listing

The Summertime Rodeo is one of the many popular events at the Wingham Showground each year. The showground is one of four in the region to receive State government funding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local showgrounds receive funding to improve infrastructure and support jobs

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

DAMAGING: Promoters of pyramid schemes often make claims like 'this is not a pyramid scheme' or 'this is totally legal'.

Scamwatch: don't be on the bottom of a pyramid scheme

The Summertime Rodeo is one of the many popular events at the Wingham Showground each year. The showground is one of four in the region to receive State government funding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local showgrounds receive funding to improve infrastructure and support jobs

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Joanne Crawford

Omnicare Meals Service senior branch officer Terry Smith and cook Sergio Martinez baked biscuits to mark National Volunteer Week.

Volunteers take the biscuits as Omnicare gives thanks

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

NO LONGER ADRIFT: Jack Baker has traversed the countryside of Canada and the ravages of his grief in the nine years since his sister Mary died by suicide.

IN DEPTHNight that unites: Jack Baker reflects on journey through grief

Havahna and Jerarah.

Warm welcome back for students at Forster Public School

'Absolutely harrowing': Inspector speaks about rescuing woman attacked by lions

WATCH'Absolutely harrowing': Inspector speaks about rescuing woman attacked by lions

Michael May and Ben Gumbleton of Newcastle band Boo Seeka.

Ben Gumbleton on "phase two" of Boo Seeka

Lisa Rockman

Jeremy Peter Worthy posted a heartbreaking final video as he struggled in difficult conditions off Long Beach on Sunday. Tributes have flowed for a "gentleman".

Tributes for kayaker who posted heartbreaking video but never made it home

Andrea Cantle, Kerrie O'Connor and Tareyn Varley

Laurie Daley's signed up to ACM's NRL coverage, you should, too.

Tackle Count, your NRL newsletter is coming, sign up

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

Alex Ford

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

Get real about online videos

OPINIONGet real about online videos

Jessie Mitchell

Why university research matters to regions

OPINIONWhy university research matters to regions

Professor Chris Moran

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Christian Porter says there is still legal action around the robo-debt program.

Porter declines to apologise for robo-debt

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Keep workers in jobs is the priority for the new workplace landscape.

Jobs 'number one game' for IR meetings

56m ago

It appears many smokers have used the coronavirus lockdown to try to quit.

Many used lockdown to give up smoking

1hr ago

The Morrison government has issued draft terms of reference for an inquiry into domestic violence.

Virus part of domestic violence inquiry

1hr ago

Pubs, beauty salons and museums will reopen in NSW on Monday, as some virus restrictions are eased.

NSW prepares for easing of travel rules

2hrs ago

Australia is edging closer to the day it records no new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

Australia closer to no new COVID-19 cases

A virtual ceremony will acknowledge Victorian Aboriginal men and women who fought for Australia.

Vic Aboriginal war veterans to be honoured

Andi Yu

Victorian cafes, restaurants and other spaces where people gather are preparing to re-open.

Victorian eateries to open with limits

Andi Yu

There are only about 2000 bitterns left in the world and 40 per cent breed in Riverina rice crops. Photo supplied.

Bittern birds thrive in Riverina's rice crops

Olivia Calver

Tennysonvale Profitabell with purchasers Katie and Michael Robinson, MKR Simmentals, Casino and Tennysonvale stud principals Ian and Cheryl Baldry, Illabo.

Tennysonvale females top at $7500

Olivia Calver

Overall high point scoring individual was Freya Weismantel, Kempsey, with runner-up going to Caity Porter, Merriwa. Photo: Target Livestock and Marketing Facebook

Kempsey teenager wins Australia's first virtual judging comp

Hannah Powe

How to make a house feel like your castle

How to make a house feel like your castle

MOD: The Wickham Point holiday house was updated by Arcke. Photos by Scott Burrows. Produced with BowerBird.

Chic beach house moves with the times

SAY AHHH: Virtual vet visits are on the rise among pet owners. Picture: Supplied

No more nasty thermometers thanks to online vet services

Lyndell Whyte