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Through Your Eyes: embracing spring days

Laura Telford

Proud history: (back) P&C president Libby Hamerlok, relieving principal Tracey Bromfield, (front) and students Kiah Johnson, Sophie Smith, Isabella Tape and Miller Farrington celebrate Beechwood Public School's 150th anniversary.

The Beechwood way shines through at school's anniversary

Lisa Tisdell

ACM co-owner and executive chairman Antony Catalano said the Bendigo merger was "an example of the kind of decision-making that should go on in regional media".

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

Not backing down: Protesters at the Glasshouse forecourt. Photo: Carla Mascarenhas

Generations unite to protest for climate action

Carla Mascarenhas

Home base: Kooloonbung Creek Nature Reserve is home to the largest flying fox population in the local government area. Photo: Matt Attard

Flying fox warning for Hastings residents

Carla Mascarenhas

Meet Abbey and Bean: These lovely young ladies are in need of new homes and would love you to head down to the RSPCA shelter to say hello.

Friendly felines need friends

RSPCA Port Macquarie

PAST TO PRESENT: Former school leaders Hayley Armitage and Michael Ellis hand over the 2019 time capsule to Maddie Scott and Josh Cole.

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Capturing time as Beechwood school hits big birthday

Letitia Fitzpatrick

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Through Your Eyes: embracing spring days

Laura Telford

Proud history: (back) P&C president Libby Hamerlok, relieving principal Tracey Bromfield, (front) and students Kiah Johnson, Sophie Smith, Isabella Tape and Miller Farrington celebrate Beechwood Public School's 150th anniversary.

The Beechwood way shines through at school's anniversary

Lisa Tisdell

Five people, five challenges. Photo: Shutterstock

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Challenges, we all have them. Here are five

Our Berkley Pic of the Week is Ryan Ford with this terrific pearl perch he recently caught off Port Macquarie on a soft plastic. Photo supplied

Perch, snapper on reefs

Jason Isaac

Billy celebrating with his dad, Daniel Hargy.

Billy Hargy crowned Aussie off-road champion two years in a row

Letitia Fitzpatrick

WHAT A YEAR: Wauchope Blues JRLFC under 16s girls tackle team win the first Group 3 tackle premiership.

Massive year for Wauchope Blues juniors

Our Berkley Pic of the Week is Ryan Ford with this terrific pearl perch he recently caught off Port Macquarie on a soft plastic. Photo supplied

Perch, snapper on reefs

Backing it up: Nathan Lyon had a season to remember in 2018/19.

Premier Cricket League settles on eight teams

Mick McDonald

Daughter Donna Dobson, grandfather Bill Norris and granddaughter Madeline Dobson keep tennis in the family.

Keeping tennis in the family in Wauchope

The Drawn From Here exhibition opens on Saturday September 28.

Using art and journals to draw on life experience

Mini field of Women: The event is at the Port Macquarie Library and is held on behalf of the Breast Cancer Network Australia.

A mini field of women with an urgent message

Peter Daniels

MEMORIES: Beechwood School's 100-year celebrations in 1969. Photo: Wauchope Gazette.

Beechwood students step back in time for 150th anniversary

Letitia Fitzpatrick

The Drawn From Here exhibition opens on Saturday September 28.

Using art and journals to draw on life experience

LOCAL TALENT: Angus Gill launches his second album at a concert in the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie. Photo courtesy of Young & Percival.

Angus Gill spreads his wings with new album

Letitia Fitzpatrick

Ride for the chopper roaring towards Wauchope

Ride for the chopper roaring towards Wauchope

On the move again: Port Macquarie War Memorial in its new location on Town Green, with the old post office in the background,1969.

Flashback: Sorry state of Oxley Beach, 1969

Port Macquarie Museum

High-rise: Headlands building, Clarence Street, under construction, 1969. Photo supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Flashback: High rise units

Port Macquarie Museum

Miss Australia Quest: Candidates Glynn Parry and Merrie Hancock, with Peter Young, 1969. Photo supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Flashback: Lifejackets from ill-fated Noongah found

Port Macquarie Museum

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Ruth Lewis

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

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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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INPUT: What do you have to say about living and working in regional Australia? Join the discussion at futurefocusproject.com.au.

Have your say on living in regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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Ruth Lewis

This home has it all

This home has it all

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A place where you can live life to the full

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Through Your Eyes: embracing spring days

Laura Telford

Meet Abbey and Bean: These lovely young ladies are in need of new homes and would love you to head down to the RSPCA shelter to say hello.

Friendly felines need friends

RSPCA Port Macquarie

WELCOME: Rotarian Diana Reynolds, Rotary president Geoge Campbell, Justin Laurie and Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie.

Wauchope Rotary welcomes new member to help our community

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Through Your Eyes: embracing spring days

CHEERFUL GIVERS: Volunteers Kelly Steele, Frances and Robert Drysdale, Margaret Van Gend and Richard Steele.

Anglicans celebrate five years of free lunches in Wauchope

Letitia Fitzpatrick

WELCOME FUNDS: Dr Kate McCullough and Acting Nurse Unit Manager Jodi Gallagher with Yesteryear Truck Club's Greg Cavanagh.

Yesteryear Truck Show revs up funding for local charities

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Through Your Eyes: embracing spring days

Five people, five challenges. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Challenges, we all have them. Here are five

Proud history: (back) P&C president Libby Hamerlok, relieving principal Tracey Bromfield, (front) and students Kiah Johnson, Sophie Smith, Isabella Tape and Miller Farrington celebrate Beechwood Public School's 150th anniversary.

The Beechwood way shines through at school's anniversary

WAGGA: Getting a bit passionate. Photo: Emma Hillier

14 fine photos from the climate strike

Lit up: Jenny Ashton of Ulverstone's dashcam caught the meteor as it lit up the sky near Hagley.

Meteorite reported over Tasmania's North-West

Luke Sayer

Pay for news? Shut up and take my money

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Pay for news? Shut up and take my money

James Joyce

Not backing down: Protesters at the Glasshouse forecourt. Photo: Carla Mascarenhas

Generations unite to protest for climate action

Carla Mascarenhas

Senator Cormann: "I would encourage all of our outstanding public servants to conduct themselves appropriately consistent with the rules."

REAL AUSTRALIA
It won't end well. Senator tells kids to get to school.

Janine Graham

Solid future: Young Aussies with a VET qualification have some of the best chances in the world of a secure and well-paid job.

OPINION
Hey big spender, spend a little time on VET

Glenn Fahey

Five people, five challenges. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Challenges, we all have them. Here are five

Pay for news? Shut up and take my money

REAL AUSTRALIA
Pay for news? Shut up and take my money

James Joyce

See over a million spring flowering bulbs at Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Victoria, including tulips, daffodils, ranunculus and anemones.

Hello petal! Australia's must-see flower festivals

Geraldine Cardozo

FRIEND IN NEED: Alma's recognition of Tom's stroke symptoms helped to get him to hospital for a treatment in a timely fashion

Quick thinking Alma a stroke of luck for Tom

ART FORM: "I've stuck with pen, paper and paint," says Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd, pictured here painting the cat Scarface Claw in her home studio in New Zealand.

Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd's chaos theory

Geraldine Cardozo

The Mental Health Commission is concerned people are not accessing the NDIS for mental illness.

NDIS 'must do more for mentally ill'

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US President Donald Trump has spoken of a special bond formed with Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Trump lauds 'special' bond with Morrison

Acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack says he wanjts to see more dams built in northern Australia.

Acting PM wants more dams in northern Aust

Labor says the government should help farmers adopt more sustainable and water efficient practices.

Acting PM ducks sustainable farming debate

Police have released an image of the alleged attacker of a teenage girl on the Gold Coast.

Man on run over Gold Coast sex assault

Labor has drawn Josh Frydenberg into its pursuit of minister Angus Taylor over grassland clearing.

Labor eyes Frydenberg on grasslands talks

Minister Angus Taylor insists Australia is doing enough to reduce greenhouse emissions.

Minister shrugs off climate rally concerns

Rebecca Gredley

An economist says Qld public servants given a $1250 bonus will pay off debt rather than spend.

Qld public servant bonus 'will do nothing'

Warren Barnsley

Optimising canola's flowering time is currently one of the most important tactics in improving profitability of the crop.

Flowering time the bottom line for canola profitability

Olivia Calver

Kaiden and Dallas Boyd's CRF SUPA Bin 42000 won Australian Machine of the Year at Henty.

West Wyalong brothers win Australian Machine of the Year

Olivia Calver

Brendan Mansbridge, Brooklyn Park Poll Dorsets, Eugowra, and David Rossiter, Huish stud, South Devon, UK.

Photos, video: Who do you know at Gooramma Poll Dorset sale?

Local history: The Lady Denman comes back to where she was made.

NSW South Coast isn't just about the whitest sand

John Rozentals

Looking down onto Positano from Montepertuso.

Walking the Path of the Gods, and how to make Limoncello like a Nonna

Kathy Sharpe

Are long queues at American airports putting off potential tourists? Picture: Getty

Why are tourists deserting the US?

Michael Turtle

Kate Berry and her youngest daughter Pepper hit the road. Picture: Maya

The adventure that is motherhood

Karen Hardy

If you are prone to having a mostly black array of clothing, opt for a light and bright internal colour such as Laminex's Just Rose

Does your wardrobe spark joy?

Zoning: A home office doubling as guest studio with its own bathroom and kitchen is separated from the main house by a breezeway. Photos: Phillip Handforth

Working with the light in Wistow