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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

Kayla Osborne
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Dr Simon Holliday and Helen Holliday, of the Health Hub and Taree Respiratory Clinic, are delighted that double vaccination rates are more than 95 per cent in the Mid North Coast. Photo: Julia Driscoll

Mid North Coast health system coping with long-term COVID pressure but staff shortages hurt

Julia Driscoll
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Shelby Coleman and Emma Tamblyn. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Rangers make history as Tamblyn and Coleman team up to kick goals

Lachlan Harper
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Lighting up at twilight for festive community market

WHAT'S ONLighting up at twilight for festive community market

Sam Payne

Council candidate calls out 'appalling behaviour' after police called to pre-poll booth

Council candidate calls out 'appalling behaviour' after police called to pre-poll booth

Tracey Fairhurst

2021 Council Elections: Where to vote in Kempsey Shire on Saturday

2021 Council Elections: Where to vote in Kempsey Shire on Saturday

Tracey Fairhurst

Craig James. Photo: Lachlan Harper

James steals the show as a golfers dream almost comes to fruition

Greg Mayhew

Ryan Gilchrist on a pump track. Photo: Supplied

Pro riders pumped for track opening in Kempsey

Sam Payne

Adi's grip on champion title continues after Kempsey's table tennis competition

No deaths as NSW cases surge past 300 in Friday update

NSW COUNCIL ELECTIONSIn case you missed it: Our in-depth look at NSW councils on election day eve

SUBSCRIBERForget what you thought about the Greeks. That's ancient history

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

52m ago

Light up the Macleay: Your 2021 Christmas lights map; competition

WHAT'S ONLight up the Macleay: Your 2021 Christmas lights map; competition

Shelby Coleman and Emma Tamblyn. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Rangers make history as Tamblyn and Coleman team up to kick goals

2hrs ago

Who is in the running for Kempsey Shire council election?

COUNCIL ELECTIONSWho is in the running for Kempsey Shire council election?

What's On 2021: Your events guide for the Mid North Coast

WHAT'S ONWhat's On 2021: Your events guide for the Mid North Coast

'Monty Colo', a koala with chlamydia rescued from Upper Colo north-west of Sydney, explores his new home with carer Morgan Philpott at the WIRES koala rehabilitation centre in Richmond on December 3, 2021. Picture: Saffron Howden

WATCHMountains koalas get their own hospital

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Fleet Space to launch 3D-printed satellite

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VAX THE NATIONMaintain restrictions in face of new variant, rural doctors urge

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Ex-Vic minister to resign at next election

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Business, industry consider climate truce

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Qld records new virus case in Brisbane

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Underinsurance compounds disaster scenario

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The first 3D-printed Alpha satellites are on track to launch in 2022.

Fleet Space to launch 3D-printed satellite

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Not done yet: Dr Ian Kamerman says we need to decide which protections will be made permanent. Photo: File

VAX THE NATIONMaintain restrictions in face of new variant, rural doctors urge

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Victoria's former emergency services minister Jane Garrett will stand down as an MP next year.

Ex-Vic minister to resign at next election

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Business Council chief Jennifer Westacott welcomed the release of Labor's emissions reduction plan.

Business, industry consider climate truce

34m ago

Queensland businesses want more information about an upcoming vaccine mandate for venues.

Qld records new virus case in Brisbane

Laine Clark and Marty Silk
45m ago

Australia faces more "compound events" from heatwaves to flash floods, according to experts.

Underinsurance compounds disaster scenario

Marion Rae
50m ago

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

Kayla Osborne
52m ago

Victoria has passed laws to stop religious schools sacking staff based on their sexual orientation.

Vic bans schools from sacking LGBTIQ staff

Benita Kolovos
52m ago

Not done yet: Dr Ian Kamerman says we need to decide which protections will be made permanent. Photo: File

VAX THE NATIONMaintain restrictions in face of new variant, rural doctors urge

22m ago

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

52m ago

NSW confirmed four international arrivals who tested positive for COVID-19 have the Omicron variant.

No deaths as NSW cases surge past 300 in Friday update

Liberal Member for Pearce Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTGrey skies bring all kinds of storms

No deaths in NSW as state's COVID cases jump again

No deaths in NSW as state's COVID cases jump again

Matt Carr

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

DIGESTSocial media giants taken to task

Kayla Osborne

No new deaths as 251 COVID cases recorded

No new deaths as 251 COVID cases recorded

Sage Swinton

Scenes of COVID testing in NSW. Picture: File image.

DIGESTThat didn't take long, omicron

Kayla Osborne

Chris and Tim Bull, Shane Davis-Caldwell, Allan Lockwood and Reuben Jones. Photo: Macleay Valley Mustangs Facebook

Mustangs score wins at Group Three awards with Jones named volunteer of the year

Lachlan Harper

Mitchell Korn, Jarrod Prosper, Cooper Petterson, Jackson Korn and Lachie Dowling. Photo: Supplied

Five Macleay Valley players selected for Stingers T20 tilt in Ballina

Paul Jobber, Lachlan Harper

Carl Thurgood preparing to give a player the 'don't argue'. Photo: File

Cannonballs take home club of the year

Sam Payne

Chris and Tim Bull, Shane Davis-Caldwell, Allan Lockwood and Reuben Jones. Photo: Macleay Valley Mustangs Facebook

Mustangs score wins at Group Three awards with Jones named volunteer of the year

Shelby Coleman and Emma Tamblyn. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Rangers make history as Tamblyn and Coleman team up to kick goals

Lachlan Harper
2hrs ago

Craig James. Photo: Lachlan Harper

James steals the show as a golfers dream almost comes to fruition

Greg Mayhew

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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What's On 2021: Your events guide for the Mid North Coast

WHAT'S ONWhat's On 2021: Your events guide for the Mid North Coast

Tracey Fairhurst

Lighting up at twilight for festive community market

WHAT'S ONLighting up at twilight for festive community market

Sam Payne

Light up the Macleay: Your 2021 Christmas lights map; competition

WHAT'S ONLight up the Macleay: Your 2021 Christmas lights map; competition

Tracey Fairhurst

What's On 2021: Your events guide for the Mid North Coast

WHAT'S ONWhat's On 2021: Your events guide for the Mid North Coast

Multi-genre, multi-instrumentalist and teller of silly jokes Heather Rose will be live in concert on December 12 at the Senior Citizens' Hall in Nambucca Heads. Photo: Supplied

Nambucca Valley Arts Council promise concert like no other this December

The annual Coastal Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence returns this year, with community members invited to wear white and walk any part of the Coastal Walk from Lighthouse Beach to Westport Park on Sunday 28 November. Photo: Little Glimpses Photography

WHAT'S ONWalk in white and make a stand against violence

Tim Paine fallout not off putting for Australia backers

Tim Paine fallout not off putting for Australia backers

Interior design tips & tricks for turnkey homes

Interior design tips & tricks for turnkey homes

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

Tim Paine fallout not off putting for Australia backers

Tim Paine fallout not off putting for Australia backers

Queens of Mystery makes for some compelling watching on Acorn TV.

The streaming service with new hard-to-find classics and British favourites every single week

Linda Lambrechts

Modibodi takes the anxiety out of periods that could cause most teens to step away from their usual sport or social activities.

Teens can trust Modibodi period underwear to help them through the night

Linda Lambrechts

Beachside living with ocean views

Beachside living with ocean views

Beachside living with ocean views

Beachside living with ocean views

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

New home owner Rebekah Stanley had to make some lifestyle changes in order to achieve her ownership dreams. Picture: Supplied

Looking to buy a regional home? Here's how long it will take you to save a deposit

Jack Needham

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

Jack Needham

Picture: Mount Macedon Realty

PHOTOSThis age old bluestone mansion is up for sale again

Chris Pedler

BE WISE: Be suspicious of too-good-to-be-true offers and any sellers that ask you to pay by bank transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

All the online scams you need to avoid

Lighting up at twilight for festive community market

WHAT'S ONLighting up at twilight for festive community market

Sam Payne

(From back left) Jean-Louis Tostivint, Lynne Jaraczewski, (front) Jean Jaraczewski, Cristina Chonnec and Nic Bryant display the map of France-shaped cheeseboards ahead of the Alliance Francaise Port Macquarie's celebration on Saturday.

Group to celebrate 30 years of promoting French language, culture

Lisa Tisdell

BE WISE: Be suspicious of too-good-to-be-true offers and any sellers that ask you to pay by bank transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

All the online scams you need to avoid

Volunteers deserve our thanks and recognition. Who do you know that does a great job helping the community?

From the GM's desk: Let's call out the heroes in our community

Craig Milburn, KSC general manager

Smith St banners supplied by Kempsey Families which display the artwork of two students from local Kempsey High Schools created through the Love Bites Healthy Relationships in Schools Program. Pictured are Emma Ross and Anton Atkinson.

Community Life: Kempsey stands together to end violence against women

Kempsey Shire Council

Jessica Pritchard, Brad Dyet, Graeme Dyet and Deniece Dyet

PHOTOSLargest field in recent memory tees off for Dyet family memorial day | Photos

James Benson.

PHOTOSBenson goes two-in-a-row at Frederickton, adding to a growing list of titles | Photos

Greenhalgh, Dowling and Irving take the medals on footy team day | Photos

PHOTOSGreenhalgh, Dowling and Irving take the medals on footy team day | Photos

Richard Campbell.

PHOTOSCampbell Jnr continues to improve as youngster takes out B grade | Photos

South West Rocks Marlins and Lower Macleay Magpies players and officials with John Elford. Photo: Lachlan Harper

GOOD NEWSThe magic of a derby: Marlins and Magpies demonstrate the spirit of bush footy | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Tigers roar and Dragons score in Group 2 junior rugby league | Photos

PHOTOSTigers roar and Dragons score in Group 2 junior rugby league | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Proud as punch: Dr VVLN Sarma, Dr Sandhya Rani, Mayukh Prakhya, Dr Phani Prakhya and Mihira Prakhya. Photo: Lachlan Harper

GOOD NEWSMayukh goes for gold and reaches platinum with record achievement

Lachlan Harper

Six of the best from Blair in complete Marlins performance | Photos

PHOTOSSix of the best from Blair in complete Marlins performance | Photos

Lachlan Harper

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

Kayla Osborne
52m ago

Photo: File

REAL AUSTRALIAIt's early days but good internet could yet be in the stars

Kim Chappell

If the fertility rate stays the same, China's population could halve by the 2060s. Picture: Getty Images

AGE OF THE DRAGONWhat China's dramatic population decline means for the Pacific

Bradley Perrett

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

STAYING CONNECTED: Lex Marinos and Patricia Amphlett take radio and podcast listeners on a romp through the perils, pitfalls and precious moments of ageing.

Radio and podcast show targets older Australians

Eileen Wood

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

A Charleville boy who now calls Brisbane home, Sam Capewell made the unusual switch from being a chippy to a wedding celebrant, and he wouldn't have it any other way. Photo: Lindy Hick Photography

Bucking the 'I do' traditions

Hayley Kennedy
22m ago

Water on the road at Wertago west of White Cliffs. The station has had nearly 80mm for the month. November totals have been astonishing for many areas of the Western Division, breaking many records and ending the drought in many southern parts. Photo courtesy Stuart Anesbury.

Mitchell grass, stock choices in western glee

John Ellicott

The rotator cuff is a crucial joint in the shoulder that is often injured. Picture: Shutterstock.

Researchers look to new repair processes for shoulder joint

Ellen Phiddian

EVs right now have three major problems: they are very expensive; they have a relatively short range; and Australia is short of high-speed charging stations.

ADVICEDoing the sums for an eco-friendly, electric-vehicle future

Noel Whittaker

Employers might want to plug in to keep closer tabs on employees working from home. Picture: Shutterstock.

Employers keeping tabs on employees working from home

Mathew Dickerson: Tech Talk