Manning River Times
Sunday, 4 September
How life as a grey nomad could impact your age pension
More grey nomads are hitting the roads around Australia. Picture: Shutterstock
Noel Whittaker
What's on
Country gardens on the plateau open for Gardenista
Sunset view from Comboyne Plateau. Photo supplied
Rain rules out Group 3 Rugby League semi-finals
Mick McDonald
Mal Drury
What's on
Your never-ending guide to what's happening on the Mid Coast
Toni Bell
Gloucester Wild: Fantastic Frogs - Mixophyes balbus - Photo by Jodi Rowley
Satire
Festoon lights ready: Farmers Watching Farmers Wanting Wives blog returns for 2022
Ashley Walmsley
RAZZLE: There'll be plenty of silhouettes and sparkles on this season of Farmer Wants a Wife, which means plenty of content for this blog, called Farmers Watching Farmers Wanting Wives.
Digest
Mortgage holders on edge as cash rate increase looms
Hannah Neale
The Reserve Bank of Australia's will announce its September cash rate decision this week. Picture Shutterstock
SA man dies in police custody after crash
Rachael Ward
The death of a man at Craigmore in Adelaide's north is being treated as a death in custody. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Watch
Surf warning as Mid Coast braces for swell above four metres at the weekend
Simon McCarthy
The heart of Bobin turns 100 years old
April Robinson, Vanessa Byma, Deanna Oxley, Gwynn Orr, Meaghan Lewers, and Vicki McDonald with the textile art work created for the centenary of Bobin School of Arts Hall. Picture Julia Driscoll
Julia Driscoll
Nurses and midwives strike for better pay and conditions
Jeanene Duncan
Forster Community Health registered nurses, Margaret Fitzgerald, Joanne Simpson and Cheryl Greenham, were supported with loud toots for passing motorists. Picture by Jeanene Duncan.
Our People
Taree Quota's first life members
Jeanette Holland and Lilian Else have been made life members of Taree Quota Club. Photo supplied.
Water wonderland becomes a wasteland
Matthew Kelly
The heavily silted entrance to the Myall River this week.
Getting ready for the fire season
Margaret Haddon
Lansdowne Community Hall is the venue for two community events this month. File photo
Cundle's Northern Gateway roundabout complete
Old Bar Road. Picture MidCoast Council
What's on
From our archives: Killabakh day in the country 2015 to 2017
Scott Calvin
Ivor's back in the saddle raising funds sick kids and their families
Rick Kernick
Taree's Ivor Thomas is preparing for his fifth Ronald McDonald House Charities Ride for Sick Kids. Photo by Scott Calvin
Group 3's call a positive for Pirates
Old Bar's Shannon Martin carries the ball forward during the game against Taree City at Old Bar. Photo by Scott Calvin
Mick McDonald
What's on
Farmer Ben to hit our TV screens on Sunday
Farmer Ben from Wingham is one of six farmers on this year's season of Farmer Wants A Wife. Picture Seven Network
What's on
Acclaimed portrait artist speaks at opening of new exhibition
Nationally acclaimed portrait artist Michael Simms talks about his exhibition 'Stages'; a series of portraits of Australian theatre luminaries that pays tribute to talented and hardworking performers who have been adversely affected by the pandemic. Photo by Julie Slavin

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National
Mortgage holders on edge as cash rate increase looms
Digest
The Reserve Bank of Australia's will announce its September cash rate decision this week. Picture Shutterstock
Hannah Neale
Plan to stop double-ups in training sector
Maeve Bannister
The government wants to address overlap and duplication in the vocational training sector. (April Fonti/AAP PHOTOS)
Summit reforms apply to disability pension
Maeve Bannister
Brendan O'Connor says the changes will help people who've been 'locked out of the labour market'. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
'Brie-llient': Australia's oldest dairy co-op Norco Cheese crowned 'Best Dairy'
AWARD WINNING: Norco Natural Elbo Style Cheese took home the top gong as best dairy as voted by more than 17,000 Australian Wellbeing consumers.
SA man dies in police custody after crash
Rachael Ward
The death of a man at Craigmore in Adelaide's north is being treated as a death in custody. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Rain rules out Group 3 Rugby League semi-finals
Mal Drury
Mick McDonald
Manning Dragon Boat club's regatta finally makes a return
Manning Dragon Boat Club members will host a regatta next weekend.
Off shore championships at Crowdy Head
Ian Pereira
Will Mitch Collins be a permanent member of the On the Bench team?
Mitch Collins and On the Bench regular Gary Bridge.
Worboys back at half and Lewis set to roam
Mick McDonald
Jordan Worboys returns to the Old Bar starting lineup at halfback for Sunday's Group Three Rugby League major semi-final against Port City at Port Macquarie
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Heartbeat of Australia
Take control of social media, don't allow it to control you
Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan. Picture: Headspace
Jason Trethowan
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
PropertyReal Estate View
Tanglewood: a wildlife sanctuary and a 'haven' of peace | video
Our People
Moving on: Jim Frazier OAM and Helen Grosvenor's Bootawa property is a sanctuary for wildlife. Photo: Scott Calvin
Julia Driscoll
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
Jack Needham
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
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
What's On
Country gardens on the plateau open for Gardenista
What's on
Sunset view from Comboyne Plateau. Photo supplied
What's on
Farmer Ben to hit our TV screens on Sunday
Farmer Ben from Wingham is one of six farmers on this year's season of Farmer Wants A Wife. Picture Seven Network
What's on
Acclaimed portrait artist speaks at opening of new exhibition
Nationally acclaimed portrait artist Michael Simms talks about his exhibition 'Stages'; a series of portraits of Australian theatre luminaries that pays tribute to talented and hardworking performers who have been adversely affected by the pandemic. Photo by Julie Slavin
What's on
Your never-ending guide to what's happening on the Mid Coast
Toni Bell
Gloucester Wild: Fantastic Frogs - Mixophyes balbus - Photo by Jodi Rowley
World War II tales from Burrell Creek Hall ahead of celebrations
Private V G Wilmen (picture supplied) and the Wingham Chronicle article on his farewell prior to heading off to WWII.
Recommended
Evade the cold and explore the Outrigger Fiji
CONVENIENTLY CLOSE: Fiji is just a short four hour flight from Sydney airport, and ticks all of the boxes as a holiday destination. Photo: Supplied.
Ash Lieberman
Tour dramatic landscapes on this Northern Hemisphere summer cruise
Emma Brown
Northern delight: Take in these dramatic landscapes of Iceland as well as Norway, Netherlands, Shetland Islands and Scotland in this unforgettable tour. Picture: Shutterstock
Samsung has launched latest foldable technology in Galaxy Unpacked event
Ash Lieberman
The highly anticipated Unpacked events showcase the best in Samsung innovation. Photo: Supplied.
Samsung unveils newest Galaxy Z Series, including highly anticipated foldables
Ash Lieberman
Flip phones are back, but not as we've ever known them. Photo: Supplied
A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied
Community
Scamwatch: A new breed of investment? It may actually be a scam
ASIC is alerting investors about fake fixed term or high interest deposits in various currencies claiming to be a 'new breed of investment'. Picture: file picture
Our People
Taree Quota's first life members
Jeanette Holland and Lilian Else have been made life members of Taree Quota Club. Photo supplied.
Getting ready for the fire season
Margaret Haddon
Lansdowne Community Hall is the venue for two community events this month. File photo
What's on
From our archives: Killabakh day in the country 2015 to 2017
Scott Calvin
Ivor's back in the saddle raising funds sick kids and their families
Rick Kernick
Taree's Ivor Thomas is preparing for his fifth Ronald McDonald House Charities Ride for Sick Kids. Photo by Scott Calvin
Photos and Video
French love triangle is ... complicated
Review
Juliette Binoche, front and Vincent Lindon in Both Sides of the Blade. Picture: Palace Films
Ron Cerabona
Opinion
Consensus, cooperation and political capital like a mirror to Labor's past
Mark Kenny
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) president Michele O'Neil and secretary Sally McManus at the jobs and skills summit. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Embrace the Dung Beetle: Nature's bulldozers a solution to soil health
Sally Gall
Participants in the soil health workhop. Picture: supplied
'Soul project': The teenager documenting his coming-of-age journey on TikTok
Samantha Ferguson
FIND YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF: Kael McGowan says allowing himself to engage with nature and pursue his passions changed his life for the better. Picture: Supplied.
Review
Orphan: First Kill is a scary, fun horror prequel
Cris Kennedy
Isabelle Fuhrman is delightfully spooky in Orphan: First Kill. Picture: StudioCanal
Comment
My Shout: An unholy row over the Sabbath
Mick McDonald
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Newsdesk
My Shout: A trip down Memory Lane at the Jack Neal Oval
Mick McDonald
My Shout: It's really not that taxing
Mick McDonald
My Shout: A future all alone...naturally
Mick McDonald
Stories fromExplore
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Jeff's still ham-ing up the airwaves
OLD SCHOOL: Forget about Zoom or Facebook, ham radio is Jeff Lord's preferred means of communication.
Rowan Cowley
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.
Book review: Backyard Buddies
Therese Murray
Illustrator Andy Geppert
Stories fromThe Land
Mallee families celebrate shearing milestone
Kulkami farmers Peter and Brian Lee with Andrew Dyer and daughter Amy, Lameroo. Pictures by Alisha Fogden
Alisha Fogden
Three-way move at Carinda
Kate Loudon
Producer: Michael O'Brien, Carinda, inspecting his Te Mania blood Angus females. Photos: Annie O'Brien
The art of barbecuing is now a TAFE course
Newsroom
COOKING WITH FIRE: Renowned pitmaster Adam Roberts will offer locals the hands-on skills to become wood-fire barbecue ready as part of a unique new TAFE NSW short course. Photo supplied
Life & Style
Tasty morsels of classic Italian
Recipe and Styling: Naomi Crisante foodcentric.com.au Instagram @food.centric Photography: Josh Lynott joshualynott.com Instagram @joshlynott
Naomi Crisante
Mighty sandwich made for sharing
Naomi Crisante
Recipe and Styling: Naomi Crisante foodcentric.com.au Instagram @food.centric Photography: Josh Lynott joshualynott.com Instagram @joshlynott
Three new hair shades to try this season
Blushed brunette blends a familiar shade of brown with more daring pink tones. Photo by @blowitsahairthing
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