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Monday, 15 August
'Contain your waste' and keep the Mid Coast beautiful
1hr ago
Our People
Tanglewood: a wildlife sanctuary and a 'haven' of peace | video
Moving on: Jim Frazier OAM and Helen Grosvenor's Bootawa property is a sanctuary for wildlife. Photo: Scott Calvin
Julia Driscoll
Don't just throw that stuff away, help throw someone a lifeline
Rick Kernick
Taree Lifeline shop manager, Samie Ferris, looking for donations and volunteers. Image: Rick Kernick
Education Week at Bulahdelah Central School
Award winners, Abbiegail Ray, Year 5 Positive Behaviour for Learning Award, Carly Green, Year 6 pizza voucher award) and Ava Hendricks, Year 1 pizza voucher award.
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The rise of 'Flurona': Long-COVID increases risk of experiencing flu and coronavirus together
Matthew Agius
IN IT FOR THE LONG RUN: About one in 20 will experience some sort of long-COVID symptoms. Picture: iStock/Mladen Zivkovic
New subvariants loom as wave nears end
Michael Ramsey • 49m ago
States and territories have largely rolled back protections including mask mandates. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Aust drivers' fuel costs hit $100 a week
Callum Godde
Typical weekly household transport costs have risen to more than $400 in capital cities. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Aussie Ark celebrating birth of 23 tiny quoll joeys | video
In the pouch: five tiny quoll joeys are beginning to form spots. Photo: Aussie Ark
Tasty lunch earns students high praise
Hospitality teacher, Jess Kelly and Year 12 student, Madison Dixon.
Jess Kelly
What's on
Comboyne shed is a historical treasure trove of machinery
Liz Langdale
Comboyne resident Alan Latimore is the man behind a private machinery museum. Picture: Liz Langdale
Tiny orphaned joey rescued from freezing to death | video
Lucky find: This rufous bettong joey was found freezing on the ground but is now safe and warm and cared for by rangers at Aussie Ark. Photo: Aussie Ark
My Shout: A trip down Memory Lane at the Jack Neal Oval
Mick McDonald
What's on
Inspiring the Mid Coast with eDNA: National Science Week project
Julia Driscoll
Bobin Creek: Harry from Bobin Public School taking a sample, and Millers Road crossing, where a sample was taken. Photos: supplied
Beach goers urged to be aware of high tides this weekend
Ian Pereira
'Country boy' James Johnston on tour with new release
Kaylee Bell and James Johnston partner up for James' latest single 'Same Songs'. Image supplied
Comboyne roads keeping visitors away and damaging vehicles
Liz Langdale
Long term road repairs have been earmarked for Comboyne Road and Lorne Road. Meanwhile residents are unhappy with short term repair work which was recently carried out by council. They say it has resulted in punctures to tyres (bottom right).
A simple 'share and care' cart for Coopernook
Coopernook's share cart has hooks, shelves and storage space for the community to use for sharing excess produce.
Margaret Haddon
Group 3 Rugby League grand final goes back to a Sunday
Mick McDonald
Group 3 Rugby League's board has voted to move the grand final to Sunday, September 18.
What's on
Killabakh's Day in the Country is back
A Day in the Country 2019: George Hoad and his scarecrow. Photo: Scott Calvin

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'Abolish limits on learners': Radical plan to make regional roads safe
SPEED BUMP: P-plater Henry Freemantle, 17, says rules which prohibit novice drivers reaching the speed limit are dangerous for everyone on the road. Picture: Madeline Begley
Conor Burke • 33m ago
New subvariants loom as wave nears end
Michael Ramsey • 49m ago
States and territories have largely rolled back protections including mask mandates. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Further NDIS resourcing to tackle fraud
Maeve Bannister • 1hr ago
Bill Shorten isn't satisfied the existing level of resourcing for the NDIS is what it should be. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Doctor urges more GPs to complete training in rural areas
Chris Pedler • 1hr ago
Bendigo doctor Sarah Lim fell in love with the region during her medical training and stayed. Picture: NONI HYETT
NSW Labor MP steps down amid allegations
Phoebe Loomes • 1hr ago
Walt Secord will stand aside from the shadow ministry. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Ratz big winners in women's rugby 10s grand final
Manning Ratz win the Lower North Coast women's 10s rugby premiership trophy following their defeat of Gloucester in the grand final at Nabiac
Phil Wilkins • 1hr ago
Haines the difference as Wingham fightback to down Macleay
Mick McDonald
Halfback Jarom Haines sparked Wingham's late comeback in the clash against Macleay Valley.
News and views from Manning bowling clubs
Greg Mayo bowling in a pennant trial at Club West. Men's pennant grades start this weekend.
Rider's disqualification could improve Hayden's championship prospects
Hayden Nelson with a group of supporters from Taree at the Morgan Park Raceway in Queensland.
Beach goers urged to be aware of high tides this weekend
Ian Pereira
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Take control of social media, don't allow it to control you
Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan. Picture: Headspace
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Tanglewood: a wildlife sanctuary and a 'haven' of peace | video
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
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'Contain your waste' and keep the Mid Coast beautiful
1hr ago
What's on
Comboyne shed is a historical treasure trove of machinery
Liz Langdale
Comboyne resident Alan Latimore is the man behind a private machinery museum. Picture: Liz Langdale
Taree Film Society present sumptuous French drama, 'Lost Illusions'
Rick Kernick
'Lost Illusions', the new film by Xavier Giannoli. Image: supplied
What's on
Inspiring the Mid Coast with eDNA: National Science Week project
Julia Driscoll
Bobin Creek: Harry from Bobin Public School taking a sample, and Millers Road crossing, where a sample was taken. Photos: supplied
'Country boy' James Johnston on tour with new release
Kaylee Bell and James Johnston partner up for James' latest single 'Same Songs'. Image supplied
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Don't just throw that stuff away, help throw someone a lifeline
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Tasty lunch earns students high praise
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Hospitality teacher, Jess Kelly and Year 12 student, Madison Dixon.
Taree Film Society present sumptuous French drama, 'Lost Illusions'
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'Lost Illusions', the new film by Xavier Giannoli. Image: supplied
Bulahdelah students shine on athletics oval
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The rise of 'Flurona': Long-COVID increases risk of experiencing flu and coronavirus together
IN IT FOR THE LONG RUN: About one in 20 will experience some sort of long-COVID symptoms. Picture: iStock/Mladen Zivkovic
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'It's important not to overreact': Australia's top economists on how to fix high inflation
Peter Martin
The way to stop inflation isn't straightforward. Picture:Shutterstock
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Don't hide behind bureaucracy, Prime Minister. You can help Afghanistan now
Arif Hussein
Women protest in the streets of Kabul ahead of the first anniversary of the Taliban returning to power. Picture: Getty Images
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Simplistic numbers game doesn't convey how far basin plan has come
Claire Miller
The Murray-Darling Basin Plan still has a way to go. Picture: Shutterstock
Don't just throw that stuff away, help throw someone a lifeline
Rick Kernick
Taree Lifeline shop manager, Samie Ferris, looking for donations and volunteers. Image: Rick Kernick
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My Shout: A trip down Memory Lane at the Jack Neal Oval
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From mental health issues to decimating an entire industry - foot and mouth disease will hurt us all
Belinda-Jane Davis
HIGHER GROUND: Belinda-Jane Davis with her cow Delilah after being moved to higher ground during the July flood.
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Back: Auctioneer Garth Weatherall, Bartholomew & Co, Peter Grant, The Downfall Limousin, Willsons Downfall, NSW, Brad Frohloff, BJF Limousin, Yarraman, and Mick O'Sullivan, OSullivans Limousin, Lower Mount Walker. Front: Auctioneer Midge Thomson, Aussie Land & Livestock, and David Silcock, Storm King Limousins, Mutdapilly. Pictured with top price bull OSullivans Radium. Pictures: Brandon Long
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Scientists look to COVID vaccine for foot and mouth answers
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