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BE PREPARED: Motorists travelling between Tamworth and Port Macquarie will have to plan their drive carefully after the Gingers Creek roadhouse was temporarily closed. Photo: Peter Hardin 161020PHC001

Ginger's Creek roadhouse COVID closure to limit fuel options

Billy Jupp

Meal in one: Our Berkley pic of the week is Anthony Azzopardi holding his strapping 3 kilogram snapper he recently caught when fishing for whiting in the Hastings estuary.

What's biting: Snapper snap onto lures off our reefs

Jason Isaac

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

Matt Carr

Mayor: Continue water saving ways

Mayor: Continue water saving ways

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council mayor Peta Pinson

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Restrictions to lift for gyms and churches as state records 10 new COVID-19 cases

Kate McIlwain

The community plans are designed to identify each community's vision, priorities and actions to achieve positive change.

Village communities help shape their priorities for council

Tracey Fairhurst

WE HEAR YOU: Parkes MP and Federal Regional Communications Minister Mark Coulton says the government is doing all it can to help regional media. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Save Our Voices: we hear you, says regional minister

Billy Jupp

BE PREPARED: Motorists travelling between Tamworth and Port Macquarie will have to plan their drive carefully after the Gingers Creek roadhouse was temporarily closed. Photo: Peter Hardin 161020PHC001

Ginger's Creek roadhouse COVID closure to limit fuel options

Billy Jupp

Meal in one: Our Berkley pic of the week is Anthony Azzopardi holding his strapping 3 kilogram snapper he recently caught when fishing for whiting in the Hastings estuary.

What's biting: Snapper snap onto lures off our reefs

Jason Isaac

Is Rudd's petition about fairness, or making it easier for his side to win government? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONWhat's really behind Rudd's call for a Murdoch royal commission?

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

As if being hit by COVID's first wave wasn't enough ...

Reinfection is a rare phenomenon, maybe

Janine Graham

The Cupping Room's manager, Connor Crampton Smith, shows how QR codes are now used to check-in and view the menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

An almost antiquated phone technology has become an unlikely hero in 2020

Sarah Basford Canales

Onetime politician turned Crown Resorts chair, Helen Coonan (left) and Brett Sutton, Victoria's chief health officer.

Inquiring minds ask more of Brett Sutton, Helen Coonan

Janine Graham

One is a hair metal star, the other an Australian politician-businessman. They're going head-to-head in Federal Court.

Clive Palmer v Twisted Sister: ding, ding

Janine Graham

Chris Robshaw was among those whose COVID-19 rule breach caused the England match cancellation.

England match off after COVID-19 breaches

Meal in one: Our Berkley pic of the week is Anthony Azzopardi holding his strapping 3 kilogram snapper he recently caught when fishing for whiting in the Hastings estuary.

What's biting: Snapper snap onto lures off our reefs

Jason Isaac

TEMPORARY HOME: Queensland became the centre of the AFL universe in 2020 due to a second wave of COVID-19 in Victoria. Photo: Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images

OPINIONNorthern hubs, comebacks, second waves: AFL's season 2020 was anything but usual

Howard Kotton

Chris Robshaw was among those whose COVID-19 rule breach caused the England match cancellation.

England match off after COVID-19 breaches

In skipper Cameron Smith, the Storm have arguably the most influential player ever. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Image

OPINIONExperience will see Melbourne weather grand final storm, says Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

LAST ONE STANDING: Who will take home the premiership cup - Geelong or Richmond? Picture: Getty Images

AFL's 153-game journey complete, now for the finale

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Feel like you're overseas, without leaving Australia

Feel like you're overseas, without leaving Australia

Craig Tansley

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle

Full steam ahead on the south coast, and other travel ideas

Full steam ahead on the south coast, and other travel ideas

Explore Travel

COMMUNITY GENEROSITY: Rotary Club of Wauchope president Diana Reynolds with a book from the book sale.

Public generosity saves book sale after supplies stolen

Robert Dougherty

Ready to go: Comboyne's Kay White and Joan Brentnall-Redlich preparing the plant stall for sales.

WHAT'S ONComboyne museum dream near reality thanks to October fundraisers

Peter Daniels

Debut author: Kyle Perry will share insights about his novel during an online author talk hosted by Port Macquarie Hastings Library Service. Photo: James Brewer

Debut author lives the dream after perseverance pays off

Lisa Tisdell

COMMUNITY GENEROSITY: Rotary Club of Wauchope president Diana Reynolds with a book from the book sale.

Public generosity saves book sale after supplies stolen

Omnicare Social Support Group regular Bess Dubois and SSG centre coordinator Keren Longbottom, both holding plant pots decorated by clients.

WHAT'S ONOmnicare to host big sale day at Bain Park

Meeting: Members of the Mid North Coast Refugee Support Group will host a meeting in Wauchope on October 10.

Refugee group to meet in Wauchope

Peter Daniels

Tricky operation: The Seventh Day Adventist Church being moved to its new Savoy Street location, 1970. Photo: supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Our History: Seventh Day Adventist Church in smooth move

Port Macquarie Museum

Well done: Ald C.C. Adams congratulates Lloyd Skimmings and John Hopper on their victory in the Gold Medal Pairs tournament, 1970. Photo: supplied

Flashback 1970: Greenkeepers win gold medal pairs

Port Macquarie Museum

Tight game: Spectators and other team members watch on at the mixed fours championships, 1970. Photo: supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

500 here for bowls tourney

Port Macquarie Museum

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

McGrath Foundational Breast Care Nurse Katie Evans and patient Ellie May.

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Dandenong McGrath Breast Care Nurse and patient Elle May.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses go COVID-safe

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

House of the Week: Escape to a Shelly Beach oasis

House of the Week: Escape to a Shelly Beach oasis

House of the Week: Escape to a Shelly Beach oasis

House of the Week: Escape to a Shelly Beach oasis

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

A rare opportunity at Lighthouse

A rare opportunity at Lighthouse

House of the Week

Mayor: Continue water saving ways

Mayor: Continue water saving ways

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council mayor Peta Pinson

WATCH OUT: Some scammers will even impersonate real estate agents and organise fake inspections, victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn't exist or is currently occupied.

Scamwatch: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

Taking steps to improve school childrens' eyesight

Taking steps to improve school childrens' eyesight

Mayor: Continue water saving ways

Mayor: Continue water saving ways

Strategic planning statement on land use for next 20 years

Strategic planning statement on land use for next 20 years

Deputy mayor Lisa Intemann

Port's major landmarks go red for dyslexia on October 15

Port's major landmarks go red for dyslexia on October 15

Mayor Peta Pinson

Is Rudd's petition about fairness, or making it easier for his side to win government? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONWhat's really behind Rudd's call for a Murdoch royal commission?

WE HEAR YOU: Parkes MP and Federal Regional Communications Minister Mark Coulton says the government is doing all it can to help regional media. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Save Our Voices: we hear you, says regional minister

HECTIC: Ball Park Music are performing a 13-show residency at Brisbane's The Triffid starting on Friday to launch their self-titled sixth album. The shows will feature a unique set list each night.

Ball Park Music sweat out the big stuff for new record

NEW GROWTH: Terra Lightfoot's fourth album Consider The Speed followed a period of severe writer's block. Picture: Mat Dunlap

Terra Lightfoot makes speedy recovery after saving wild horses

Mayor: Continue water saving ways

Mayor: Continue water saving ways

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council mayor Peta Pinson

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Wauchope Arts will host live gigs, with hugely talented touring artists and fabulous local support musicians, on three consecutive weekends starting on November 7 with the acclaimed ensemble Chaika. Photo: Chaika Facebook.

WHAT'S ONWauchope Arts secures a spot in nation's first major live music roadshow

Tracey Fairhurst

Cats carry diseases deadly to humans, and it's costing Australia $6 billion every year

Cats carry diseases deadly to humans, and it's costing Australia $6 billion every year

Sarah Legge, Chris Dickman, Jaana Dielenberg, John Read, John Woinarski, Pat Taggart, Tida Nou

I'm having a bad hair month, and it's all my own fault

OPINIONI'm having a bad hair month, and it's all my own fault

Michelle Haines Thomas

OPINIONWhy we must make social distancing a way of life

Naomi Williams

Is Rudd's petition about fairness, or making it easier for his side to win government? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONWhat's really behind Rudd's call for a Murdoch royal commission?

Simon Cowan

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Armenian-Australians have marched in Sydney over the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Armenian-Australians call for PM's support

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Donald Trump says he recognised when Sacha Baron Cohen tried to hoax him as character 'Ali G' .

Trump calls 'Borat' an 'unfunny creep'

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

A man shows identification before being tested in Heidelberg West, Melbourne.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Andi Yu

Melbourne continues to record COVID-19 cases as anti-lockdown protests lead to arrests.

Don't bank on easing of rules: Andrews

Tiffanie Turnbull

Steven Miles says an announcement is likely about the Queensland-NSW border next week.

No new Qld cases, tests on infected ship

Victoria has reported seven more COVID-19 cases a day after anti-lockdown protests in Melbourne.

Victoria's COVID-19 crisis by the numbers

A happy Jason Collett brings Its Me back to scale after winning The Kosciuszko (with handler Rowena Dillon) at Randwick last Saturday. Photo Virginia Harvey

Kosciuszko: It's the one and only Me

Virginia Harvey

Some of Gulgong's Centennial Hotel punters who made their way to Randwick to see their pick Fender run in the Kosciuszko.

Gulgong punters go oh so close in Kosi punt

John Ellicott

The Eastern Young Cattle climbed to a record 801 cents a kilogram (carcase weight) on Thursday afternoon. Photo: Karen Bailey

Cattle market hits record prices, again

Karen Bailey

How to design an eco-kitchen that won't cost you the earth

How to design an eco-kitchen that won't cost you the earth

WATERLOGGED: Too much of a good thing has its risks. Picture: Shutterstock.

Wise up to hazards lurking in the deep for water-loving dogs

Dr Anne Fawcett

ROBUST: Taking a love of coffee to the next level. Picture: Shutterstock.

Bean thinking about growing coffee in your garden?

John Gabriele