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John Brady, Rodney.O'Regan OAM VA, Col Keith Burley Ret, and Colonel Ian McLean Ret after the ceremony. Photo supplied

Commemorating the Battle of Long Khanh an honour for Rodney

Julia Driscoll

Indoor bowling takes place at Ormsby House on Mondays and Fridays. Photo Scott Calvin

Activities and socialising for over 50s

Julia Driscoll

Water supply interruptions Diamond Beach

Water supply interruptions Diamond Beach

Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie with National Party leader and deputy prime minister, Barnaby Joyce.

Gillespie backed Joyce in leadership spill

Forster police would like to return this bike to its owner. Photo: Manning Great Lakes Police District Facebook page.

Police recover stolen bicycles

Mark Vaile

UPDATEDMark Vaile resigns as University of Newcastle chancellor

Matthew Kelly and Helen Gregory

Linda Gilbert is based in Moscow, but is home in Australia because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONBach to Bach, Master of Baroque concert by Moscow-based violinist in Taree

Julia Driscoll

John Brady, Rodney.O'Regan OAM VA, Col Keith Burley Ret, and Colonel Ian McLean Ret after the ceremony. Photo supplied

Commemorating the Battle of Long Khanh an honour for Rodney

Julia Driscoll

Indoor bowling takes place at Ormsby House on Mondays and Fridays. Photo Scott Calvin

Activities and socialising for over 50s

Julia Driscoll

Rob Parsons and Levi Triffitt discovered the burial site of John Stannard. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATCHProspectors discover piece of forgotten history on banks of remote river

'Proportionate' response to sharp rise in cases

DIGEST'Proportionate' response to sharp rise in cases

Professor John Skerritt (middle) said Moderna was expected to submit an application for its vaccine next month. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Moderna to submit application for Covid vaccine approval

Leadership spill, vaccine rollout under spotlight

DIGESTLeadership spill, vaccine rollout under spotlight

The vaccine rollout is continuing. Picture: Karleen Minney

Government confident over-50s will show up for second AstraZeneca jabs

A nurse fills a syringe with the AstraZeneca vaccine in Perth as part of the vaccine rollout. Picture: AAP

What the AstraZeneca advice change means for you

Karen Barlow

Sydneysiders told to mask up on public transport

DIGESTSydneysiders told to mask up on public transport

Hope: NSW Hunter researcher Nathan Bartlett led studies into a nasal spray treatment that could prevent COVID-19. The project has secured $32 million to start human clinical trials. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

$32 million for nasal spray that could help prevent COVID

Anita Beaumont

Ramp it up: Associate Professor Bartlett says now that the AstraZeneca age limits have changed - based on the accumulation of data - "We need to get faster with Pfizer. Get it out to these hubs, and into people's arms."

'An evolving situation': Why AstraZeneca advice has changed

Anita Beaumont

Whichever way you look at it, Geelong captain Joel Selwood got off very lightly indeed. Photo: Michael Wilson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGeelong's Joel Selwood should have been suspended | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

Judy Hoppe from Taree

Field of 76 golfers contest annual women's open day at Taree

Sally Geary

Sam Modderno scored three goals for Taree Wildcats in the 4-2 win over Coffs Tigers.

Sam Modderno scores three goals as Taree Wildcats record first win

Mick McDonald

Whichever way you look at it, Geelong captain Joel Selwood got off very lightly indeed. Photo: Michael Wilson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGeelong's Joel Selwood should have been suspended | Howard Kotton

Corey Wheeler was a standout for Manning Ratz in the win over Wallamba.

Corey Wheeler stars at Manning Ratz defeat Wallamba Bulls

Phil Wilkins

Aaron Bullock rode Think Free to win the Wauchope Cup

Aaron Bullock steers Think Free to win Wauchope Cup

Doug Ryan

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Jye Edwards (black singlet) pushes the pace during the Meeting International de Nice 1500-metre final. Photo: Dan Vernon

Nowra runner ramps up Games preparations at Meeting International de Nice

Jye Edwards (black singlet) pushes the pace during the Meeting International de Nice 1500-metre final. Photo: Dan Vernon

Nowra runner ramps up Games preparations at Meeting International de Nice

Tokyo will mark the second time Gerringong's Grace Stewart has represented her country at an Olympic Games. Photo: Hockey Australia

Stewart sets sights on Olympic gold after five-year rollercoaster

Tokyo will mark the second time Gerringong's Grace Stewart has represented her country at an Olympic Games. Photo: Hockey Australia

Stewart sets sights on Olympic gold after five-year rollercoaster

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

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Indoor bowling takes place at Ormsby House on Mondays and Fridays. Photo Scott Calvin

Activities and socialising for over 50s

Julia Driscoll

Water supply interruptions Diamond Beach

Water supply interruptions Diamond Beach

Linda Gilbert is based in Moscow, but is home in Australia because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONBach to Bach, Master of Baroque concert by Moscow-based violinist in Taree

Julia Driscoll

Indoor bowling takes place at Ormsby House on Mondays and Fridays. Photo Scott Calvin

Activities and socialising for over 50s

Kylie Mather and daughter Sophie

Redkite support a lifesaver for Bulahdelah mum and daughter

Many homes were lost and damaged in the Manning as a result of the March 2021 flood.

Kaz is getting by with a little help from her friends

Waste conscious: Making sure you have a list and buy only the food you'll use is important. Picture: Shutterstock

Seven ways to reduce food waste

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Ruth Lewis

Waste conscious: Making sure you have a list and buy only the food you'll use is important. Picture: Shutterstock

Seven ways to reduce food waste

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

Phil Lambert (left) was presented with his life membership of Wingham Rugby League Club by Graham Steel during the 100 year celebrations.

Rugby League in Wingham chalks up 100 years

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

The KFC site at Forster

Investment opportunity to buy freehold KFC property at Forster

The KFC site at Forster

Investment opportunity to buy freehold KFC property at Forster

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

CAUTION: If you are considering investing in property it is always best to do your research before taking the plunge. Photo - Shutterstock.

How to avoid the common pitfalls

realestateview.com.au

Indoor bowling takes place at Ormsby House on Mondays and Fridays. Photo Scott Calvin

Activities and socialising for over 50s

Julia Driscoll

The Tinonee RFS were called to a car accident on Tinonee Road at Brush Cutting on Saturday. File photo

Tinonee Topics: accident on Tinonee Road

Pam Muxlow

Ron Hindmarsh, Bob Nelson, Alf and Gwen Childs and Di McKearn

Hub Market day at Taree Showground

Indoor bowling takes place at Ormsby House on Mondays and Fridays. Photo Scott Calvin

Activities and socialising for over 50s

New committee: President Richard Coleman, secretary Heather McLaughlin, and committee members Robyn Neufield, Lorne Henry and Paul Addison. Treasurer Eileen Parr absent.

State president guest at Manning Valley U3A annual meeting

If you're shopping online, look out for fake websites pretending to be real stores.

Scamwatch: What to look out for when online shopping

Rob Parsons and Levi Triffitt discovered the burial site of John Stannard. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATCHProspectors discover piece of forgotten history on banks of remote river

Linda Gilbert is based in Moscow, but is home in Australia because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONBach to Bach, Master of Baroque concert by Moscow-based violinist in Taree

From our archives: Glowalman Junior Series 2009 to 2015 | Photos

From our archives: Glowalman Junior Series 2009 to 2015 | Photos

Robynn Smith and Leseera Kai

Manning River Orchid Society's winter display | Photos

Judy Hoppe from Taree

Field of 76 golfers contest annual women's open day at Taree

Sally Geary

Corey Wheeler was a standout for Manning Ratz in the win over Wallamba.

Corey Wheeler stars at Manning Ratz defeat Wallamba Bulls

Phil Wilkins

Gotcha: Oli Nosworthy makes a tackle on Jarryd Robbins. Photo: Paul Jobber

PHOTOSSharks defence holds firm in dour derby victory over Breakers

Paul Jobber

Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 9. Picture: Universal

REVIEWFast and Furious 9 pure spectacle

Cris Kennedy

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Letter: Why waste money on a public hospital at Forster?

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The Bonnie Wingham Scottish Fair replaced the usual festival this year.

Bonnie helpers ensure everyone was COVID safe

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Juvenile detainees in WA are locked in cells 14 hours a day despite warnings it could spark riots.

Lockdown concerns for WA youth detainees

Jail officers deployed gas after a brawl broke out in a maximum security prison west of Sydney.

Three inmates injured in NSW prison brawl

Rob Parsons and Levi Triffitt discovered the burial site of John Stannard. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATCHProspectors discover piece of forgotten history on banks of remote river

Tasmania's government will work on a pathway to treaty with the island's Aboriginal community.

Tasmania pledges reconciliation pathway

NSW has 10 new local cases, lifting the number of infections linked to Sydney's Bondi cluster to 21.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

'Proportionate' response to sharp rise in cases

DIGEST'Proportionate' response to sharp rise in cases

Sarah Aquilina

SMILING AT LAST: Dargan resident Elisabeth Bertolet says things are looking up after a bushfire destroyed everything she owned. Photo: CIARA BASTOW

SUBSCRIBERSmiling at last for Elisabeth who lost everything in summer bushfires

Alanna Tomazin

Groups and advocates say funding for social housing in the NSW budget is inadequate.

NSW social housing budget skint: advocates

Tiffanie Turnbull

Wheat exports from Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan are expected to rise by about 5 per cent year-on-year this year, which may impact on Australia's markets.

Analysts unravel crop situation in Black Sea as Australia watches its markets

Grain Brokers Australia

Year 11 student Hannah Thurn of Manilla received the Lugsdin Memorial Trophy for the best parader of the event.

Awards go to Calrossy duo

Hannah Powe

A new dawn for NSW after the pandemic with the NSW Budget predicted to be back in surplus by 2024-25, with a huge lift in consumer and business sentiment this year.

It's back to the black as NSW boasts it's 'confidence capital'

John Ellicott

Pixers' Happy Llama Vinyl wall mural is USD $632 and measures 450 x 230cm from pixers.us (they post to Australia). Photo: Pixers

Kids rooms design is childs play

We've seen low-carb, protein-plus and healthy gut plans and now women and girls are the target market. Picture: Shutterstock

Why nourishing our bodies is the key - at every life stage

Karen Hardy

Involving your kids in room makeovers

Involving your kids in room makeovers