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Monday, 15 August
Taree early childhood initiative benefits from Freemasons op shop
Local Freemasons, together with volunteers from Shop 44, joined with The First Steps Count team for a site inspection of the project. Image: supplied
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
Bringing children's resilience ideas to life post disasters
Resilience workshop: students at the original workshop in May 2022. Image: from Mid Coast 4 Kids video
What's on
Be inspired by Bach with violinist Linda Gilbert
Linda Gilbert performing on stage with an orchestra. Photo supplied
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Swooping Magpie deterrent theories busted: 'The eyes don't work'
Nadine Morton
UNDER ATTACK: Cyclist Dave during trials of known magpie deterrents. Picture: Brisbane Valley Rail
Turnbull says Morrison actions 'sinister'
Andrew Brown • 49m ago
Malcolm Turnbull says the revelations about the man who toppled him leadership are appalling. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Regional job focus ahead of skills summit
Andrew Brown • 49m ago
Minister Catherine King is taking part in talks on regional employment ahead of the jobs summit. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
What's on
Spring Orchid Show is back in business
A prize-winning example of Paphiopedlum villossum.
'Contain your waste' and keep the Mid Coast beautiful
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.
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
Jess Kelly
Hospitality teacher, Jess Kelly and Year 12 student, Madison Dixon.
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
Bobin Creek: Harry from Bobin Public School taking a sample, and Millers Road crossing, where a sample was taken. Photos: supplied
Julia Driscoll
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

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Australia's COVID case count close to 10m
Canberra and Victoria have inked a vaccination deal as Australia nears 10 million COVID cases. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
49m ago
Wheat would save Aust from nuclear famine
Liv Casben • 49m ago
Research shows Australia produces enough wheat to feed its population in the event of nuclear war. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Calls for research boost in climate bill
Andrew Brown • 50m ago
The federal government is being urged to boost funding for research into reducing emissions. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Committee to meet on cashless debit card
Maeve Bannister • 50m ago
Up to 80 per cent of welfare payments are allowed to be placed on the cashless debit cards. (Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS)
Victorian treaty bill set for final vote
Callum Godde • 50m ago
A bill to create an independent authority to oversee Victoria's treaty talks will go to a vote. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Sharks and Tigers chase Mid North Coast hockey honours
Lachie Harry will be one of Sharks big guns in the Mid North Coast Hockey League grand final against Tacking Point Thunder on Saturday.
Mick McDonald
Two Manning players named in Australian Country 21s team
Mick McDonald
Lara Watts in action for NSW.
Pirates move to second place on Group 3 competition ladder
Mick McDonald
Jon Tickle had his best game of the season in Old Bar's 24-18 win over Forster-Tuncurry at Tuncurry.
Ratz big winners in women's rugby 10s grand final
Phil Wilkins
Manning Ratz win the Lower North Coast women's 10s rugby premiership trophy following their defeat of Gloucester in the grand final at Nabiac
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.
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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
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Cundletown Museum day trip to the Hastings
The 'Sunlight' will be renovated and returned to her original cream boat status by volunteers to resemble the original boat built by Ryan's Shipyards.
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Be inspired by Bach with violinist Linda Gilbert
Linda Gilbert performing on stage with an orchestra. Photo supplied
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Spring Orchid Show is back in business
A prize-winning example of Paphiopedlum villossum.
'Contain your waste' and keep the Mid Coast beautiful
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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
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Taree early childhood initiative benefits from Freemasons op shop
Local Freemasons, together with volunteers from Shop 44, joined with The First Steps Count team for a site inspection of the project. Image: supplied
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Swooping Magpie deterrent theories busted: 'The eyes don't work'
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UNDER ATTACK: Cyclist Dave during trials of known magpie deterrents. Picture: Brisbane Valley Rail
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My Shout: A trip down Memory Lane at the Jack Neal Oval
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