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Dew Drop set to continue run of success at Port races

Rod Fuller

Former captain-coach Jake Maurirere looks for support during the Ratz 83-3 demolition of an under-strength Old Bar Clams in the season's first game.

Ratz chase a premiership while Clams need more players

Phil Wilkins

Pam Saddler representing sponsor Manning Great Lakes Skin Cancer Clinic flanked by men's winner Frank Musgrave from Muree and women's winner Betty Andrews from Kew.

Fourth over 80s Australian golf championship at Harrington Waters

Dew Drop set to continue run of success at Port races

Triathlete Tracey Sewell from Cundletown is the Manning River Times-Iguana Sportstar of the Week.

Role reversal as Tracey Sewell wins season's last triathlon

Mick McDonald

Sixty races to be decided in Easter Classic powerboat event

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Leading role: Lyn Moore has been elected president of the Taree Arts Council.

Taree Arts Council stalwart returns to president role

Lauren Green

Knitting group members Pam Smith and Marie Gow were the driving force behind the poppy project after being inspired by a similar project in the United Kingdom.

Taree seniors knit 200 poppies for special Anzac Day service

On stage: Arlie Webb from Port Macquarie in last year's dance section. Photo: Scott Calvin/Carl Muxlow.

Thousands to perform in eisteddfod

Lauren Green

Leading role: Lyn Moore has been elected president of the Taree Arts Council.

Taree Arts Council stalwart returns to president role

YourLink 'Tea and Be Connected' event at Forster attracted more than 40 participants.

Opportunity for seniors to learn about using smart devices

Books and more: Members of Taree North Rotary Club Bob Coleman and Jan Swift during last year's Monster Easter Book Fair. It's on again this Friday to Sunday at Taree Showground.

What to do this Easter long weekend

There is lots of advice - much of it wrong - circulating about back pain.

Three tips for avoiding back pain ‘snake oil’

John Stevens

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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
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There is lots of advice - much of it wrong - circulating about back pain.

Three tips for avoiding back pain ‘snake oil’

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Bag yourself a bargain this weekend.

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

Ruth Lewis

Live on top of the world

Showcase Property

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Ruth Lewis

One of the Manning's finest

House of the Week

Safety first for motorcyclists

Frank Elliott

Leading role: Lyn Moore has been elected president of the Taree Arts Council.

Taree Arts Council stalwart returns to president role

Lauren Green

Knitting group members Pam Smith and Marie Gow were the driving force behind the poppy project after being inspired by a similar project in the United Kingdom.

Taree seniors knit 200 poppies for special Anzac Day service

Safety first for motorcyclists

YourLink 'Tea and Be Connected' event at Forster attracted more than 40 participants.

Opportunity for seniors to learn about using smart devices

Fishing club's Easter fundraiser at bowling club

Margaret Haddon

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

From our archives: Power boat Easter Classic on the Manning 2017 to 2018 | Photos & Videos

From our archives: Anzac Day in the Manning 2000 to 2002 | Photos

Paige Anthony and Claudia Stanger from Olliesunny

Kickflipping fun at the Skate Jam Session

Tai Manna Kreitmeter-Cable

The kids go big at King of the Krater

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Stephen Katte

2nd Officer Chet Clark, AB Jermaine Power, LCDT Warrun Krautloher, CP Hamish Campbell and LCDT Bischotberger

Lest we forget: Taree High host early Anzac Day service

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie: Radiation therapy is an important component in cancer treatment and it is absolutely vital our region has access to these services.

Radiation therapy services for Manning

Member for Lyne David Gillespie

Safety first for motorcyclists

Frank Elliott

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A wonderful community

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

Entertainers such as Gang of Youths have been critical of the controversial ticket reseller Viagogo.

Ticket reseller Viagogo misled Aust buyers

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Senior Nationals backed MP George Christensen over his time away from his job and electorate.

Senior Nationals back MP over Manila trips

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal election will be held on May 18.

Economy at heart of May 18 election pitch

Bob Brown's claim about emissions from his Adani protest convoy is false.

Bob Brown's Adani convoy claim backfires

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Former bikie boss Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi was fatally shot multiple times in a Rockdale gym car park.

Hawi's alleged executioners to face trial

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Renas Lelikan has admitted to being a member of a terrorist organisation.

NSW man admits being terror group member

Jodie Stephens
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison tries out his pool and people skills at a Geelong aged care facility.

Morrison avoids gaffes in safe first week

Matt Coughlan
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QLD police release image of car linked to the fatal shooting of a Brisbane doctor.

Photo of car linked to Brisbane shooting

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Sandy and Julie Cameron, of Meredith Dairy, Meredith, Victoria, were the happy winners of the 2019 President's Medal.

Meredith Dairy and NH Foods take top nosh awards At Sydney Royal

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Moongool Fanmail 8, best Charolais exhibit, senior, grand champion female, with the Price family, Yuleba, Qld.

Charolais ring enchanted with Queensland Fanmail

Mark Griggs

Limousin steer takes the double grand | Photos

Hannah Powe

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

GETTING HELP: Even if you think it is a simple financial decision, you should source professional advice to ensure there are no hidden repurcussions.

Seek advice before making big financial decisions

Noel Whittaker

TACTILE: Soft rugs or carpets underfoot, throws and cushions for seating help to make a room feel homely, complete and comfortable. Photo: Jessie Prince, interior design: The Designory.

Create your own cosy sanctuary