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Tuesday, 17 May
Environment
Citizen Scientists use DNA to determine health of our waterways
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Council budget and operation plan for public review
Submit a prominent volunteer for recognition
Our People
Tara lives life to the fullest
Julia Driscoll
Living life to the fullest: Tara Copp at the renaming of the Dundaloo Active building. Photo: Scott Calvin
Watch
Don't be a donkey: How to make sure your vote is counted correctly
Emma Horn • 21m ago
VOTING RIGHT: A donkey vote (left) will still be counted whereas an informal vote (left) will be discarded.
Key promises ahead of the federal election
Alex Mitchell • 1hr ago
Improving aged care services is high on the election agenda of the major parties.
Opinion
There's a huge difference between the major parties on childcare
Georgie Dent • 1hr ago
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese speaks to a member of advocacy group The Parenthood in Sydney last Wednesday. Picture: AAP
NSW regional health inquiry urges review
Stephanie Gardiner and Jack Gramenz
People living in rural, regional and remote NSW have poorer health outcomes, an inquiry has found.
Hearing the voices of our children in response to disaster
Hearing from children: Jake Davey, Peter Willard from Taree Fire and Rescue, Kirsty Channon from RFS, Cathy Braiding from Red Cross and Carissa Bentley from SES. Photo: Scott Calvin
Julia Driscoll
Home safety promoted at fire station open day
Dusty and Mak Burke
Time to nominate "inspirational women" for State award
Rotary Club of Taree on Manning president Donna Ballard and past president Richelle Murray with Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of NSW, past president of the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West Heather Mayne and assistant governor of Rotary District 9650 Laurie Easter.
Toni Bell
'Crisis response' call to save local news
Harley Dennett
Labor has described a steep rise in newsprint costs as "a terminal threat to local newspapers already on a knife-edge".
What's on
Tech Savvy Seniors returns to Hallidays Point
Two sessions are being held at Hallidays Point. Photo supplied
Fullback's try crucial as Manning Ratz down Forster Tuncurry Dolphins
Phil Wilkins
Michael Rees
Bed Inn Bus sleepbus a quarter of the way closer
The Possum Scratchers. Photo provided
Julia Driscoll
Sentencing adjourned for Mid Coast duo charged under Arkstone child abuse operation
Newsroom
Scales of Justice.
Transparency and accountability get councillors' vote
Jeanene Duncan
Watch
Rattletrap V done and dusted in spectacular fashion
Toni Bell
Miley Ward
What's on
Tech Savvy Seniors returns to Stroud and Hallidays Point
Image, MidCoast Council

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Final debate for NSW assisted dying bill
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A voluntary assisted dying bill could go to a final vote in the NSW Parliament's upper house today.
Psychedelics could help with mental health
Farid Farid • 8m ago
CSIRO researchers believe prescribed doses of psychedelic drugs could help treat mental illness.
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Don't be a donkey: How to make sure your vote is counted correctly
Emma Horn • 21m ago
VOTING RIGHT: A donkey vote (left) will still be counted whereas an informal vote (left) will be discarded.
Analysis
Jenny on the trail: How Scott Morrison's wife is helping the 'bulldozer' clear a path to victory
Dan Jervis-Bardy • 21m ago
Jenny Morrison has campaigned alongside her husband on the first few days of the federal election's final week. Picture: AAP
'I could have been more sensitive': PM
Tess Ikonomou • 26m ago
Wages and cost of living issues are likely to dominate day 38 of the federal election campaign.

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Sport
Kev Lee Memorial single fin surfing returns on Saturday
Oscar Scanes on the way to winning the Kev Lee Cup in 2019, the last year the event was conducted.
Mick McDonald
Fullback's try crucial as Manning Ratz down Forster Tuncurry Dolphins
Phil Wilkins
Michael Rees
Group 3 general meeting to decide fate of washed out round
Mick McDonald
Forster-Tuncurry halfback Adrian Davis looks for support in the Group 3 game against Wauchope at Tuncurry. This is one of only two matches to be played so far this season.
Our People
Port Macquarie doctor to provide support in Ukraine relief effort
Paul Jobber
Dr Andriy Boyko (R) with wife Emma Schwartzkoff and two-year-old daughter Frankie Boyko. Photo: supplied
Outside anglers enjoying a few reds
Ian Pereira
A few good fish have been taken from the walls at Harrington.
Federal Election
Analysis
Jenny on the trail: How Scott Morrison's wife is helping the 'bulldozer' clear a path to victory
Jenny Morrison has campaigned alongside her husband on the first few days of the federal election's final week. Picture: AAP
Dan Jervis-Bardy • 21m ago
Explainer
Don't believe all you read this election
1hr ago
Social media has helped countless conspiracies flourish. Picture: Shutterstock
Subscriber
Labor vows no spending cuts to APS
Sarah Basford Canales, Dan Jervis-Bardy, Harley Dennett • 1hr ago
Senator Katy Gallagher in Ainslie announcing an ACT infrastructure project to be delivered under an Albanese Labor Government. Picture: Karleen Minney
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Living with climate disasters
A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield
Listen
Finding a place for autistic kids in regional Australia
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Melissa's son Jacob, 8, has been deferred four times from a support class. Picture: Eva Baxter
Race to the Regions
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.
Chris McLennan
No end in sight in race to the regions
Gemma Purves
Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia
Gemma Purves
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What's On
Council budget and operation plan for public review
Time to nominate "inspirational women" for State award
Toni Bell
Rotary Club of Taree on Manning president Donna Ballard and past president Richelle Murray with Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of NSW, past president of the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West Heather Mayne and assistant governor of Rotary District 9650 Laurie Easter.
What's on
Tech Savvy Seniors returns to Hallidays Point
Two sessions are being held at Hallidays Point. Photo supplied
What's on
Tech Savvy Seniors returns to Stroud and Hallidays Point
Image, MidCoast Council
What's on
Grab some bargains at Taree's Rotary Book Shed sale
Julia Driscoll
Open for business: Rotarian Sue Bell at the Rotary Book Shed at Taree Showground. Photo: Scott Calvin
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MaxCare's new infant nutrition products are latest step in mission to be most trusted
Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!
Seven ways to reduce food waste
Waste conscious: Making sure you have a list and buy only the food you'll use is important. Picture: Shutterstock
Budget can still be boujee
Ash Lieberman
AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.
An island hopping tour way down south
Emma Brown
The spectacular Cradle Mountain.
PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Community
Home safety promoted at fire station open day
Dusty and Mak Burke
Bed Inn Bus sleepbus a quarter of the way closer
Julia Driscoll
The Possum Scratchers. Photo provided
What's on
Grab some bargains at Taree's Rotary Book Shed sale
Julia Driscoll
Open for business: Rotarian Sue Bell at the Rotary Book Shed at Taree Showground. Photo: Scott Calvin
Community encouraged to understand North Tuncurry application
BCS students chow down on tasty meals
Blake Matheson and Coby Bates show off their cooking skills.
Photos and Video
Watch
Don't be a donkey: How to make sure your vote is counted correctly
VOTING RIGHT: A donkey vote (left) will still be counted whereas an informal vote (left) will be discarded.
Emma Horn • 21m ago
Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video
Anthony Caggiano • 1hr ago
Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.
Opinion
Don't you hate it when former PMs call at dinner?
Garry Linnell • 1hr ago
Fiona Katauskas's view.
Leaders pivot election pitch to housing and health
Gerard Cockburn
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Country Liberal Party's candidate for Solomon Tina MacFarlane. Picture: AAP
War of words erupts as Albanese dodges questions over policy costings
Gerard Cockburn, Finn McHugh
Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Comment
Opinion
Letter: Council's priorities for Wingham Road works misplaced
Three roundabouts will be constructed in a 1.8 kilmetre section of Wingham Road at Kolodong.
Tony Ryan
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Newsdesk
Comment
Proposed 2000 home development in virgin bush at Tuncurry
Chris Beal
Photo supplied MidCoast Council
Nationals photo ops but little of substance on major issues
Thumbs up to railway staff both in NSW and Victoria
Stories fromThe Senior
Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video
Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.
Anthony Caggiano • 1hr ago
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
She made it to the rainbow
Therese Murray
ZEST FOR LIFE: Jazmin Theadora is a Nimbin local legend. Photo supplied.
National
Final debate for NSW assisted dying bill
A voluntary assisted dying bill could go to a final vote in the NSW Parliament's upper house today.
7m ago
Psychedelics could help with mental health
Farid Farid • 8m ago
CSIRO researchers believe prescribed doses of psychedelic drugs could help treat mental illness.
Analysis
Jenny on the trail: How Scott Morrison's wife is helping the 'bulldozer' clear a path to victory
Dan Jervis-Bardy • 21m ago
Jenny Morrison has campaigned alongside her husband on the first few days of the federal election's final week. Picture: AAP
Watch
Don't be a donkey: How to make sure your vote is counted correctly
Emma Horn • 21m ago
VOTING RIGHT: A donkey vote (left) will still be counted whereas an informal vote (left) will be discarded.
'I could have been more sensitive': PM
Tess Ikonomou • 26m ago
Wages and cost of living issues are likely to dominate day 38 of the federal election campaign.
Stories fromThe Land
Wheat production under threat across the globe
FLOW-ON: The global wheat export number was abruptly pushed 8.5Mt lower, with the Indian government announcing a ban on wheat exports with immediate effect.
Grain Brokers Australia
Wingham Beef Week's grand champion parader awarded: PHOTOS AND RESULTS
Samantha Townsend
Gas exploration renewal 'divides farms' on top ag land
John Ellicott
Concerned at the PEL renewal are Kate Broughton, Margaret Fleck, Kathy Rankin, Helen Strang, and Greg Broughton at Tambar Springs.
Life & Style
Review
Full-on flavours and great value
The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice
Ian Moore
Roll up for delightful involtini
Naomi Crisante
A cook with a family flourish
Naomi Crisante ... food brings the family together. Photo: Morgan Hancock
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