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Ebony Pressnell, Tara Copp and Pei Yong Forbes with the State ribbons.

Major awards for Manning Great Lakes Riding for Disabled members

Wingham's Ben Cole is tipped to end his lean batting run in the major games ahead.

Wingham skipper backs Ben Cole to fire in major games

Mick McDonald

Taree City's Rob Mason crashes over for a try during a pre-season game against Wingham.

Group Three Rugby League season launch at Wingham Services Club

Mick McDonald

Ebony Pressnell, Tara Copp and Pei Yong Forbes with the State ribbons.

Major awards for Manning Great Lakes Riding for Disabled members

Futsal representative Connor Humphrey is the Manning River Times-Iguana Sportstar of the Week.

Connor excited to be playing in Montesilivano Cup this year

Mick McDonald

Taree Wildcats president Ben Sedlen said the club will speak with players before deciding whether to nominate for the Coastal Premier League.

Taree Wildcats unsure about nominating for Coastal Premier League

Mick McDonald

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Byron Writers Festival is bringing a taster to Taree

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Taking a leap: Leanne Boyd and Darcy from Nabiac compete at last year's Nabiac Show. It's on again this Saturday and includes ring events, pavilion displays, show jumping, dog show, grand parade, children's activities, pet show and a fireworks finale.

Your guide to what's on across the Mid Coast this weekend

Early voting: The Manning Uniting Church in Taree has been busy since pre-polling opened on March 11.

State election: Where to vote in the Myall Lakes

Byron Writers Festival is bringing a taster to Taree

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Summer soundtrack: James Reyne made an unforgettable debut on Countdown in 1979 and has been part of the Australian music scene since.

James Reyne back on the road

Helen Knight

Throwback to 2016: Taree Quota Club will host an autumn fashion parade.

Autumn fashion to go on show

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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Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

GIVING THEIR BEST: The Helloworld Travel team at Taree, from left, Suzie Hignett, Kristy Trenchard, Sharyn Hinton and Donna McHugh.

Big 'hello' from the team

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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’

Happy sounds: Discover a range of CROS devices that will help you enjoy conversations more, even in the noisiest of social situations.

Hear both sides of the story with CROS

Biswajit Sadangi

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Ruth Lewis

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Ruth Lewis

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Rotary frequently holds barbecues when they visit communities experiencing drought. Photo supplied.

Join the drought busting bus to support Neighbours in Need

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Perfect home for a bird: Fay Millan went totally bald and made a nest from her lost locks. Photo: Scott Calvin

Handmade on the Manning - from hair

New arrival: Edward Bryant Marchmont was born at Manning Hospital on February 6.

Welcome to the world, Edward

Rotary frequently holds barbecues when they visit communities experiencing drought. Photo supplied.

Join the drought busting bus to support Neighbours in Need

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Lansdowne school class award recipients Kataya Potts and Thomas Newman.

News from the Lansdowne valley

Margaret Haddon

Taree Probus Club committee members Dennis Marriott, Bruce Halpin, Kerry Lowe, Barbara Rayment, Beryl Beeton, Lyn Laphan, Steve Bates (outgoing president), Margaret Marriott, Joan Ransom, Allan Richards and Ivan Ransom at the annual general meeting.

Probus Club of Taree North elects new committee

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

From our archives: Nabiac Show 2016 to 2018 | Photos

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

Fiona Ludeke and Anna Godfrey

Women talk about their life, passion and career | photos

Fun and learning: Taree High School year seven students Abby Nowlan, Tayla Silcock and Amber Stewart with their classmates during the Anti-Bullying Project workshop. Photo: Scott Calvin.

Students build empathy and resilience through drama

Rob Douglas

Tracey Croker, Lorraine Penn and Damon Munt

ETC celebrate 30th birthday at Taree Community Kitchen

From our archives: Nabiac Show 2001 to 2015 | Photos

Scott Calvin

From our archives: Worlds Greatest Shave in the Manning 2009 to 2018

Scott Calvin

The lesser of two evils

Show me the money

Is it too much?: Almost 20 election signs have been posted along a fence next to Taree Central. Photo: Scott Calvin.

Our say: Are election signs adequate or an overkill?

Rob Douglas

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Lisa Barrett has pleaded not guilty to two counts of manslaughter over two homebirth deaths.

SA ex-midwife 'failed, manipulated' mums

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George Joseph Habkouk pleaded not guilty to assault causing the death of Haydn Butcher.

Jury discharged at one-punch assault trial

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A teen mum used WhatsApp to contact a UK man she allegedly sent sexual images of her young daughter.

Teen mum accused of sex acts with daughter

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Home Affairs will probe claims a staffer is working for Fraser Anning and has extremist views.

Anning aide's far-right links scrutinised

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Anna Palmer has been unable to explain major transactions by her husband's company Mineralogy.

Anna Palmer pleads ignorance over millions

Warren Barnsley
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce a $2 billion commitment to develop fast rail links.

Fast-rail for the regions with $2b plan

Angus Livingston
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A satellite photo shows the fury of Cyclone Trevor as it approaches Top End communities.

Evacuations end as NT shelters from Trevor

Aaron Bunch
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AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan. Photo: AAP Image/Hamish Blair

'No longer if but when': Push grows for a Tasmanian AFL team

Caroline Wilson
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When finished, the exclusion fence will provide farmers in the state's north west with greater protection from wild dogs, a problem that costs the NSW agriculture sector between $50-$60 million each year.

A step in the right direction

Katie Davies
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Southern Basin Communities president Wade Northausen is on a mission to change the status quo and upset the 2007 Water Act.

Southern basin blues: a fight to the bitter end

Daniel Pedersen

Albury Gold Cup meeting called off after rain hits track

John Ellicott

Your weekly travel inspiration

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

Many hands: If you plan ahead, stay organised and have many helping hands, then moving day will be somewhat stress-free.

How to move house stress-free

COMPACT HOMES: Tony Skinner builds tiny houses out of shipping containers. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Big dreams of tiny living for Tiny House Festival

Elspeth Kernebone

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Try this: Asian slaw salad with marinated beef