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A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules for SA travellers to the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

Taree Greyhound Club will conduct a TAB meeting at BBet Park today.

TAB meeting today at Taree's BBet Park

Asha Lawton on the run for Taree under 15s in the North Coast 11-a-side women's rugby league clash against Wingham at Taree this month. See story page 22.

Group Three chairman to air concerns at East Coast annual meeting

Mick McDonald

Golfer Quedesha Golledge won the award in 2019.

Sportstar of the year to be announced in January

Mick McDonald

Taree Greyhound Club will conduct a TAB meeting at BBet Park today.

TAB meeting today at Taree's BBet Park

Nathan Ballard made a contribution with the bat and ball for United in the win over Wingham.

Big day for Ballard as United down Wingham

Dick Clode

Death of former Group Three Rugby League president Dick Clode

Mick McDonald

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

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The MECs Kim MacDonald has her Christmas shopping sorted with MEC Gift Certificates.

The best present for show starved loved ones

Helen Knight

Community feedback sought for Draft Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans

WHAT'S ONFeedback sought on Gloucester and Port Stephens flood plans

Taree pilots to be weather safe

Taree pilots to be weather safe

The MECs Kim MacDonald has her Christmas shopping sorted with MEC Gift Certificates.

The best present for show starved loved ones

Nominations open for Bulahdelah reference group

Nominations open for Bulahdelah reference group

Author explores the long shadows cast by war on her family

WHAT'S ONAuthor explores the long shadows cast by war on her family

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

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Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

Joanne Crawford

The Taree and District Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club have been long time supporters of the RDA Manning and Great Lakes. Photo supplied

Bikies gift to Riding for the Disabled

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Young Health Worker of the Year: Katie Newcombe with parents Alison and Mark, at Taree SES where she was presented with the award. Photo supplied

Inspirational Young Health Worker winner excited for next challenge

Julia Driscoll

Summer of 2005 in the Manning | Photos

PHOTOSSummer of 2005 in the Manning | Photos

The Taree and District Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club have been long time supporters of the RDA Manning and Great Lakes. Photo supplied

Bikies gift to Riding for the Disabled

1hr ago

Ian and Aileen plan to relocate to Canberra to be closer to family.

Ian and Aileen Hawkins mark 65 years wed

Old Bar Public School SRC environmental committee helped general assistant, Steve, to construct the garden beds that were received as part of a grant earlier in the year. They are now keen to help fill the beds with soil and start planting. They are determining the best plantings for this time of year, including vegetables that can be used in the canteen. Pictured are Marleey, Sara, Eva and Darcy helping Steve build the new veggie gardens.

Focus on bushfires at Old Bar community catch-up

Ian Dimmock

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

Summer of 2005 in the Manning | Photos

PHOTOSSummer of 2005 in the Manning | Photos

Importance of dance: Uncle Russell Saunders designed the fish mural two years ago. It was painted at Taree High School inline with NAIDOC Week. Photo: Scott Calvin.

Final touches made to Taree High School's fish dance mural

Erin Taylor explained her role at the Biripi ACMC to the Taree Christian College students.

PHOTOSTaree Christian College students learn about health careers

Rob Douglas

The video released by Wikileaks in 2010 shows a US Apache helicopter gun down two Reuters staff in Baghdad. Dean Yates, who lives in Evandale, was their bureau chief - and his evidence is part of Julian Assange's extradition defence.

GRAPHIC CONTENTTrauma and cover-up: Aussie's role in Assange defence

Adam Holmes

PIPPIN, the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 closed theatres in March. PIPPIN is at the Sydney Lyric at The Star from November to January 31. Picture: Supplied

Kerri-Anne Kennerly does trapeze in heels in first musical since COVID-19

Desiree Savage

Around 30 members of Manning Coastcare celebrated the organisation's 25th anniversary at Old Bar. Photos: Scott Calvin

Manning Coastcare celebrates 25 years

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MidCoast Council commended for moves to develop biodiversity framework

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Opinion: Decision not to install fish cleaning tables at Crowdy was the right one

HAVE YOUR SAYOpinion: Decision not to install fish cleaning tables at Crowdy was the right one

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

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ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo
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Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

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The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a wetter than average summer for most of Australia.

Bushfires one year, floods the next: BoM

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Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says there's been a worrying rise in knife crime.

Death highlights Vic police knife fears

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The jury has retired in the rape trial of NRL player Jack de Belin and his co-accused.

Jury begins pondering Jack de Belin's fate

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Kathy Jackson has avoided jail for rorting Health Services Union funds.

Kathy Jackson spared jail for union rorts

1hr ago

Jason Roberts has been in custody since August 2000, when he was 19 years old.

Accused Vic double cop killer seeks bail

Karen Sweeney
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Kylie Moore-Gilbert has thanked Australian diplomats and supporters after her release in Iran.

Kylie Moore-Gilbert remains friend of Iran

Daniel McCulloch
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An expert panel has been appointed to 'maintain design excellence ' in NSW.

Design experts to oversee NSW developments

1hr ago

Australian coal worth more than $700 million is being held up at Chinese ports.

Australian coal held up off Chinese ports

Daniel McCulloch
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Lower fertiliser costs are helping to buoy bottom-line results for grain producers and providing a positive outlook for cropping in 2021. PHOTO: Adam McLean

Grain growers enjoy lower fertiliser prices but global conditions remain somewhat volatile

Wes Lefroy, Rabobank agricultural analyst
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The wet is on the way, says the Bureau after a dry November in many parts of NSW and a lingering drought in Queensland that has seen little of the promised La Nina wet stuff. Photo by Todd Wilson during harvest at Miles, Queensland.

'Large parts of south-east Australia at flood risk'

John Ellicott
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Broughton Bird died in a header accident late Tuesday on a property east of Daysdale.

Tragedy hits harvest with death of a cropping leader

David Johnston
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The climbing Pierre de Ronsard rose is one of the most popular roses in the world and it's easy to see why. Picture: Shutterstock

Pruning tips to get the most from a blooming rose season

John Gabriele

Gifting something a little life-changing this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock.

A money guru's go-to list of books for life-changing ideas

Noel Whittaker

Hair transplantation is a highly personal decision, and not all people experiencing baldness decide to undertake surgery in order to treat their hair loss. Picture: Shutterstock.

Tackling hair loss head on

Professor Rodney Sinclair