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Mitch Carter has done a splendid job as replacement five-eighth for the injured Jake Maurirere.

Wauchope and Forster the pace makers in Lower North Coast rugby

Phil Wilkins
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Five-eighth Stephan Blair on the attack for the Macleay Valley Mustangs. Photo: Penny Tamblyn

Time on: Group 3 clubs announce teams for round 13 action

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Promising Old Bar halfback Tanna Hinton looks to spin the ball wide during the clash against Forster-Tuncurry. The Pirates head to Wingham to tackle the Tigers on Saturday.

Pirates lose Towers and Hinton for clash with Wingham

Mick McDonald

Mitch Carter has done a splendid job as replacement five-eighth for the injured Jake Maurirere.

Wauchope and Forster the pace makers in Lower North Coast rugby

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It's been a lean season for the Taree City Bulls.

Taree City facing a player shortage as season winds to a close

Mick McDonald

Tom Griffen is expected to return to the Taree side for the crucial clash against Camden Haven at Omaru Park. Griffen will replace the injured Justin Atkins.

Wildcats chase a points windfall as final five prospects fade

Mick McDonald

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Taree Open Art Exhibition: Yvette Hugill with her work Silhouettes, which won second prize in the Works on Board and Canvas open section. The exhibition, at Taree High Hall, continues until Sunday. Photo: Scott Calvin.

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Quota International Gloucester is just one of the community groups known to set up a stall at the Gloucester Chill Out Festival. Photo Scott Calvin

Come for the festival, stay for the fun

Anne Keen

Colours pop: Artist Fred Bullen with his work, The Spirit of the Shore.

Hundreds of works on show until Sunday

Taree Open Art Exhibition: Yvette Hugill with her work Silhouettes, which won second prize in the Works on Board and Canvas open section. The exhibition, at Taree High Hall, continues until Sunday. Photo: Scott Calvin.

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Last days to see the Gathang Guuyang, a traditional canoe | video

Last days to see the Gathang Guuyang, a traditional canoe | video

For sale: Early 1950s Le-Francis sedan

Nabiac automotive swap meet aids Camp Quality

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Ruth Lewis

Bag yourself a bargain this weekend

Six top tips to get the best out of this weekend's garage sales

Ruth Lewis

Popular choice: Owning a mobile phone is a necessity for just about everyone these days, but did you know that there are 2.5 billion of us that use Android making it the world's most popular operating system.

How to find the perfect phone for you

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Bag yourself a bargain this weekend

Six top tips to get the best out of this weekend's garage sales

Ruth Lewis

Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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Rare find at Blueys Beach

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Ruth Lewis

The ultimate tree change

The ultimate tree change

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Five generations together in Far North Queensland

Five generations together in Far North Queensland

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Brothers in arms: Toby and Smudge are curious kittens in need of a loving home. Meet them at Animal Welfare League Great Lakes Manning branch.

Black and white and so cute

Animal Welfare League Great Lakes Manning

Coopernook brigade member Michael Majkic has passed his Medium Ridged driver's licence.

Another driver qualifies for Coopernook brigade

Margaret Haddon

Five generations together in Far North Queensland

Five generations together in Far North Queensland

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Hazards and motorcycling

Hazards and motorcycling

Frank Elliott

Chloe Hargreaves recently created this colourful and intricate mural at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. Photo: Jake Davey.

Artist Chloe Hargreaves to paint mural during ArtWalk 2019 in Port Macquarie

Ainslee Dennis

Peter Garrett.

40+ photos from the 2019 Big Red Bash

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Justine Carmady from Hat Head, Elle Gillett and Jake wilton holding the hooks after the rescue. Photo: Supplied

Watch a manta ray with hooks stuck in eye ask a human for help

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From 2017: The dunes of Big Red were a perfect vantage point to watch the glorious sunset.

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Rock on: when the dead heart is jump-started

From our archives: Soccer in the Manning 2002 | Photos

From our archives: Soccer in the Manning 2002 | Photos

When he was a boy, Harry Dreyer went for a joy flight with Charles Kingsford Smith.

Our History, Our Memories: A joy flight with aviation pioneer

Last days to see the Gathang Guuyang, a traditional canoe | video

Last days to see the Gathang Guuyang, a traditional canoe | video

It was 30 years ago today ... no, nothing to do with The Beatles.

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All grown up, Charles Sturt University celebrates its 30th birthday

Jodie Bruton

Long serving members Pam and Ern Hollebone with president Lina Ingram.

Manning Valley U3A celebrates 20 year of 'learning for life' | Photos

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Hazards and motorcycling

Hazards and motorcycling

Frank Elliott

Lyne MP David Gillespie

Deeming rate cut for pensioners

Member for Lyne David Gillespie

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Cheryl Field

KEEP ON TOP OF IT: Pharmacists recommend osteoarthritis sufferers talk to their health professional to ensure they are approaching their pain management in the best way.

Osteo sufferers face medication tighten-up

New horizons: Maureen Gleeson (right) and fellow She Shedder Joy Schornikow.

Sheilas sharing the shed

Simon Garner

Beverley Quinn, her daughter Mara Harvey and three grandchildren were murdered last September.

Dad never to be free for WA family murders

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Displaced residents from the Gold Coast's Earle Haven Nursing Home have been briefed by officials.

Fed govt to probe aged-care shutdown

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Papua New Guinea will demand a deadline for closing the Manus Island detention centre.

Refugee rallies mark six years offshore

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A Perth cafe owner denies selling two marijuana-laced brownies to a family.

WA cafe owner denies cannabis brownie sale

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A speeding driver who smashed into a pole, killing his mate in the passenger seat, is facing jail.

Driver braces for jail after mate's death

Christine McGinn
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Potential clue to location of Donald Mackay's body resurfaces

Potential clue to location of Donald Mackay's body resurfaces

Jacinta Dickins
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Paul Pisasale says he posed as a PI because it was better than admitting he was the mayor.

Paul Pisasale wanted escort to stay: Crown

Warren Barnsley
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Former federal Melbourne Ports MP Michael Danby paid a ghost writer to pen anti-Greens opinions.

Labor MP outsourced anti-Greens opinions

Daniel McCulloch
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Glen Innes recorded -12 this morning. Was it a record or not? For local photographer Jayson Sharman the frost brought "sheets of ice on the water, white frost on the backs of the black swans on the Beardy river".

Deep freeze in Celtic country

Jamie Brown
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Finley corn grower Geoff McLeod said they would take advice from Professor Fred Below and increase plant populations in their corn crop. Photo by Rachael Webb.

The seven wonders of corn yield

Olivia Calver
1hr ago

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) says allowing more access to high productivity vehicles like this AB-Triple, will reduce freight costs, improve road safety and reduce emissions. Photo supplied by ATA.

Increase road trains to reduce road toll?

Olivia Calver

Lake Louise: Definitely a North American highlight.

Find your next holiday amongst these travel deals

John Rozentals

The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

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Try this: Stir-fried squid with black beans, bok choy & noodles

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The big question now is - are you going to eat your lamington or squirrel it away?

How to have your lamington and eat it too

Noel Whittaker

Leaders and employees alike should be given opportunities to learn how to be more mindful and accepting of their own emotions and vulnerabilities (such as anxiety and self doubt).

Empathy can create effective teams

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