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Bill Chandler, Mal Bevan and John McNeil are three of the volunteers helping to keep Darawank War Memorial Park beautiful.

Volunteers maintain contribution is essential

25m ago

Julia Donaldson reimagines some of her favourite books for coronavirus pandemic

The Gruffalo has been reimagined to help children through coronavirus

Gayle Tomlinson
35m ago

Open for Business: your free directory to Manning region businesses and how you can support them

FREEOpen for Business: your free directory to Manning region businesses and how you can support them

How COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

Gayle Tomlinson
5m ago

Queen Elizabeth II

DIGESTUS prepares for Pearl Harbour moment and the Queen invokes hope

Janine Graham

Princess in Port: The Ruby Princess docked at Port Kembla on Monday. Photo: Robert Peet.

Ruby Princess docks for 10 days in South Coast NSW port

Lisa Wachsmuth

Data on coronavirus cases will be updated each day as a dashboard by the federal government. Picture: Australian Government

Government rolls out new public coronavirus data

Andrew Brown

Bill Chandler, Mal Bevan and John McNeil are three of the volunteers helping to keep Darawank War Memorial Park beautiful.

Volunteers maintain contribution is essential

25m ago

Julia Donaldson reimagines some of her favourite books for coronavirus pandemic

The Gruffalo has been reimagined to help children through coronavirus

Gayle Tomlinson
35m ago

The parks and meadows are dancing with displays of daffodils and crocus!

PHOTOSTravels with George: Devon, UK | Photos

BIG HIT: Studio 152 owner Celeste Bates has no income anymore and sex workers who rented from her are also suffering because of COVID-19. Picture: Scott Gelston

Sex worker demand not drying up in pandemic

1hr ago

Three new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Hunter New England

FREEThree new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Hunter New England

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Gloucester Public Schoo; staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Gloucester Public Schoo; staff member tests positive for COVID-19

2hrs ago

Princess in Port: The Ruby Princess docked at Port Kembla on Monday. Photo: Robert Peet.

Ruby Princess docks for 10 days in South Coast NSW port

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

IR changes the only way to deliver wage subsidies in 'Dunkirk moment' for parliament: Christian Porter

Doug Dingwall

Hunter New England fatality related to COVID-19

FREEHunter New England fatality related to COVID-19

Data on coronavirus cases will be updated each day as a dashboard by the federal government. Picture: Australian Government

Government rolls out new public coronavirus data

Andrew Brown

Communications MInister Paul Fletcher has today announced critical funding for public interest journalism in COVID-19. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government releases $5m in funds to help regional publishers through COVID-19 crisis

Lisa Wachsmuth

Samantha Clenton steered Lochita ($2.05) to a win at Taree on Saturday for trainer Jason Deamer.

Za Za Zena repays trainer's perseverance with second successive win

Doug Ryan

US President Donald Trump has held a phone hook up with leaders of the country's pro sports leagues.

Trump in talks with US pro sports leaders

Tim Reynolds

As many as 13 of Germany's top soccer clubs are facing financial meltdown as coronavirus stops play.

Top German soccer clubs face bankruptcy

Samantha Clenton steered Lochita ($2.05) to a win at Taree on Saturday for trainer Jason Deamer.

Za Za Zena repays trainer's perseverance with second successive win

SCORES AND DRAWS: Local clubs can now view sports results and photos online. Pictured is 2019 Consistency singles winner Christine Downey (left) and runner up Joan Day from Old Bar Beach Women's Bowling Club. Photo supplied.

Scores and Draws: view club sports notes online

Black Head Tennis Club is set for an upgrade.

Black Head Tennis Club receives grant for court upgrades

Inhabitants of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary near Brisbane are keeping viewers entertained. Pictures: Supplied

A whole world at your fingertips

Michael Turtle

The sprawling Q-Station occupies a prominent position on Sydney's North Head. Pictures: Supplied

Q-Station reinvents itself for total self-isolation

Tim the Yowie Man

The target: Youngsters of Kenyas Masai Mara.

Lessons in luxury and responsible tourism

John Rozentals

Get the digital version of The Latest Paper

Get the digital version of the Latest PaperRead Now

Art appreciation: Jill Illidge, Liz Worth and Marion Abbott.

Celebration at exhibition openings before coronavirus shuts Taree gallery

The restored "iron lung" is on show at Taree's Centerpoint Arcade, along with posters of the PolioPlus campaign.

"Iron lung" display highlights the work of Rotary's End Polio Now campaign

Event adapts due to restrictions: Lisa Richards and Stroodle at last year's Million Paws Walk at Taree. Photo: Scott Calvin.

WHAT'S ONMillions Paws Walk adapts format and will still walk this May

Art appreciation: Jill Illidge, Liz Worth and Marion Abbott.

Celebration at exhibition openings before coronavirus shuts Taree gallery

Original yardsman, Mark Davey, Gooch Agencies principal, James Gooch, auctioneer, Billy Dwyer, scribe, Carol Dwyer, yardsman, Cricket Godbolt and Wallamba show committee member, Dave Reeves.

GOOD NEWSTwenty five years and still going strong

Jeanene Duncan

Local cinemas ordered to close

FREELocal cinemas ordered to close

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, NT.

Connectivity central to helping NT tourism

Kym Morgan

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

Gemma Purves

Read Three Valleys Domain here

Read Three Valleys Domain here

Ruth Lewis

OPTIONS: Contact your real estate agent or landlord to discuss your options if you are struggling to pay your rent. Photo: Shutterstock.

Industry to put tenants first: REIA president

CO-OPERATION: With over 3.3 million rental properties across the country, banks, real estate agents and landlords will all need to work together to help a huge number of tenants to keep a roof over their heads.

No evictions for next six months

Ruth Lewis

Can Assist Manning Valley branch members at a fundraiser at the races. File photo

Cancer doesn't stop for virus pandemics

1hr ago

4x4 and "back to the future"

4x4 and "back to the future"

Brian Payne

Don't despair: we have some ideas to beat the self-isolation boredom.

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

Can Assist Manning Valley branch members at a fundraiser at the races. File photo

Cancer doesn't stop for virus pandemics

1hr ago

The parks and meadows are dancing with displays of daffodils and crocus!

PHOTOSTravels with George: Devon, UK | Photos

George Hoad

Hard to resist: That face would melt any heart and once you meet Sansah you will love her personality too. Photo: Animal Welfare League Great Lakes Manning.

Sweet Sansah is cute kitten

AWL Great Lakes Manning

The parks and meadows are dancing with displays of daffodils and crocus!

PHOTOSTravels with George: Devon, UK | Photos

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Kala Rava Community Choir - recorded on their phones in isolation and then brought together in rehearsal. Music by Gregory Norbet/ Sufi Chant. Arranged Anders Nyberg. Permission granted by both composer and arranger.

Beautiful sounds of isolation as community choir unite online in song

Darth Vader finds your lack of social distancing disturbing.

Need a laugh? We've got you Covid

MidCoast Council walkers Lisa Andersons, Adam Turville, Rachael Abberton (in front), Laura Polson take to the track. Photo Scott Calvin

GOOD NEWSTaking steps to help others get access to clean water

Anne Keen

COVID-19 update

COVID-19 update

Tucker time: Invariably the highlight of many a day in zoos across the world. Photo: Shutterstock

WATCHThe zoos that are live streaming to keep your kids educated

Janine Graham

ADVICE: Working from home is different for many but not impossible if a few basic guidelines are followed.

WATCHWorking from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

Ashley Walmsley

4x4 and "back to the future"

4x4 and "back to the future"

Brian Payne

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Send a letter to the editor

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$1.1 billion in federal support fund

Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie

Thinking of moving in with your adult children? Get legal advice first. Image: Shutterstock

Legal minefield: When granny flat arrangements fail

Eileen Wood

Pension rise won't lift many older people out of poverty. Image Shutterstock

Age pension increase announced for March 20

Eileen Wood

FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Cochlear implant inventor Professor Graeme Clark and Aussie cricketing legend Brett Lee have teamed up to urge older Aussies to get their hearing checked.

Cricket legend Brett Lee bowled over by bionic ear inventor

Geraldine Cardozo

Alo-Bridget Namoa has lost her appeal against her terror-plot conviction.

Sydney woman loses terror-plot appeal

5m ago

How COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

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Resilience commissioner. The job role that describes 2020

DIGESTResilience commissioner. The job role that describes 2020

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Professor Paul Kelly says medical-grade masks should be reserved for healthcare workers.

No need for masks yet: health officials

12m ago

Julia Donaldson reimagines some of her favourite books for coronavirus pandemic

The Gruffalo has been reimagined to help children through coronavirus

Gayle Tomlinson
35m ago

Robert Lees was unlicensed and speeding in a stolen car when he hit two people at a bus stop.

Unlicensed driver jailed for Vic crash

Caroline Schelle
45m ago

Need a rest from the world? Our good news stories will help

GOOD NEWSNeed a rest from the world? Our good news stories will help

Gayle Tomlinson
55m ago

NSW beaches, including Bondi, Manly and Dee Why, are hotspots for the virus and will stay closed.

NSW's beaches to remain closed at Easter

Ashlea Witoslawski
1hr ago

Karrawendri Pty Ltd, Ebor sold 42 Angus vealer steers, five to seven months, weighing 202kg for $1075/hd, making 552c/kg. Photo - AuctionsPlus.

Steers to $1730 in AuctionsPlus sale

Olivia Calver

Picture: Jessica McLaughlin

Toilet paper strewn across highway after truck crash

Jessica McLaughlin

CHANGE OF JOB: French chef Fabien Duboeuf is working as a farm hand in Koroit. The Melbourne-based restaurant he worked at closed due to the coronavirus fallout.

Foreign workers turn to farm jobs

Jackson Graham

What to consider when you're building a home for the future

What to consider when you're building a home for the future

EXPERIENCE: Webcams can bring you up close and personal with animals.

Venture into the world of the wildlife voyeur with webcams

Lyndell Whyte

ROOM WITH A VIEW: The Kangaroobie home is positioned to make the most of the stunning vista. Photos: John Madden

House on a hill has a view to cherish