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Craig the husky, guided by owner Jordan Taylor, made it to Canberra - on paw. And foot.

DIGESTPaws for thought, pandemic aside, positive news arrives

Yay. Just yay.

DIGESTPutting the yay into Friday

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

ACT will accept charter flights for international arrivals

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Bulk-billed telehealth and other COVID-19 measures extended until March

Unemployment did what in August?

DIGESTAn eyebrow-raising figure indeed

Janine Graham

Many thousands of Australians are trying to land a spot on rare flights back to Australia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhen can Australians stranded overseas return home?

Andrew Brown

Aspen Medical chairman Glenn Keys at the National Convention Centre, just one of the organisations that have approached the service for assistance. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Aspen Medical to lead COVID-safe trial for major events

Andrew Brown

It's not the size of the dog in the fight .... but the stick in its mouth.

DIGESTOut comes that big, metaphorical stick again

Janine Graham

Half-back Bailey Thompson will be one of the key players for the Mustangs this weekend. Photo: File

Successive grand final appearances on the line as Mustangs take on Wingham

Lachlan Harper

Greg Mayhew hits out of the sticks. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Hatton and Bates take the course in their stride with victory

Greg Mayhew

A dominate second-half from Saints saw them gain victory over Yowies. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Saints sensational second-half enough to defeat Yowies in mid-week fixture

Lachlan Harper

Half-back Bailey Thompson will be one of the key players for the Mustangs this weekend. Photo: File

Successive grand final appearances on the line as Mustangs take on Wingham

Macleay Netball heads into the business end of the season for grand final weekend

Macleay Netball heads into the business end of the season for grand final weekend

Jim Stirling Oval hosted it's first night game this season. Photo: Ruby Pascoe

First Jim Stirling Oval night match a highlight for AFL North Coast season

Paul Taylor

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Listen to Australia's newest podcast - The Voice of Real Australia

Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Listen to Australia's newest podcast - The Voice of Real Australia

Launching Voice of Real Australia, your new favourite podcast

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Dimboola resident Tim Skyrme makes cigar box guitars out of recycled timber Photo: ALEX DARLING

LISTENListen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Horse studs to blueberry farms: escape crowds with Airbnb of camping

Horse studs to blueberry farms: escape crowds with Airbnb of camping

Explore Travel

Moonbah is its own little slice of heaven. Picture: Colin Chang

Adventurer's paradise waiting once the snow melts

Bernadette Chua

Sanctuary stays heaven for animal-loving travellers

Sanctuary stays heaven for animal-loving travellers

Linda Moon

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Slim and Joy, the subject of Slim & I, which has its' world premiere in Kempsey this week, singing on stage

GOOD NEWSHow Kempsey scooped world on Slim Dusty and Joy doco

Mayor Liz Campbell

From little things ... new farmers market at Eungai Creek

From little things ... new farmers market at Eungai Creek

Ute Schulenberg

Kempsey to host world premiere of Slim & I documentary

Kempsey to host world premiere of Slim & I documentary

Slim and Joy, the subject of Slim & I, which has its' world premiere in Kempsey this week, singing on stage

GOOD NEWSHow Kempsey scooped world on Slim Dusty and Joy doco

Japan has observed the 75th anniversary of the US bombing of Hiroshima

Atomic bombs, and plans to move cattle to Dorrigo

Mick Birtles DSC

Japan has observed the 75th anniversary of the US bombing of Hiroshima

Atomic bombs, and plans to move cattle to Dorrigo

Mick Birtles DSC

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

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Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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Proud dad: Mike has devoted the last 21 years of his life to caring for foster children. Photo - supplied.

With a devotion to caring

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

For your next savvy investment

For your next savvy investment

For your next savvy investment

For your next savvy investment

HELP: A mortgage broker can take care of all of the paperwork for you.

How to find help to navigate the mortgage minefield

HELP: A mortgage broker can take care of all of the paperwork for you.

How to find help to navigate the mortgage minefield

Victoria's property market must restart

Victoria's property market must restart

NEW COLLEAGUES: RiskWise Property Research CEO Doron Peleg said COVID-19 had helped strengthen work from home opportunities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Working from home opens up lifestyle choices

A home you will fall in love with

A home you will fall in love with

House of the Week

Back in business in the Macleay

Back in business in the Macleay

File photo

Dondingalong Bush Fire Brigade ready to roll into new era

Ari Unger from Aldavilla Primary School

Kempsey schools take part in food waste reduction trial

Back in business in the Macleay

Back in business in the Macleay

Orry Berry, Chris Farley, Beth Macdonald, Stephen Prohm and Stephen McNamara. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Willawarrin residents and service providers raise their pinkies to reconnect

Lachlan Harper

Macleay Valley Arts Council president Steve MacDonald is looking for ways to minimise MVAC operating costs. Photo: Supplied

Macleay Valley Arts Council sends up distress signal

John Lewis, Dan Tennyson and Michael Heuston.

PHOTOSHeuston comes from behind to be crowned champion at Crescent Head Golf Club | Photos

Heath Lancaster. Photo: Supplied

Gladstone's Heath Lancaster ready to release new EP titled 'Amber Air'

Heidi Tamblyn.

PHOTOSRangers maintaining momentum after strong win over Brumbies | Photos

Dragons book their grand final spot after Walker's stunning solo play in golden point | Photos

PHOTOSDragons book their grand final spot after Walker's stunning solo play in golden point | Photos

Macleay Netball Association holds first Asthma Week fundraiser | Photos

PHOTOSMacleay Netball Association holds first Asthma Week fundraiser | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Smithtown Tigers and Kempsey Dragons into the finals as two Dragons sides finish minor-premiers | Photos

PHOTOSSmithtown Tigers and Kempsey Dragons into the finals as two Dragons sides finish minor-premiers | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Kurt Riordan heads home the winner.

PHOTOSRiordan the hero as midfielder leads Rangers to a sensational comeback victory | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Deni Anderson.

PHOTOSRangers unbelievable two year record ends with short mid-week turnaround ahead | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Things never stop for working mums. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONGetting work-life balance right is as vital for employers as it is for workers

Christy Kidner

What will the world be like for post-COVID babies?

OPINIONWhat will the world be like for post-COVID babies?

Marie Low

Photo: Just Trying to Get Home

OPINIONJust trying to get home - why Aussies stuck overseas are getting a raw deal

Michelle Haines Thomas

A LIFETIME'S JOURNEY: Christopher Thompson today and (right) between Alice Springs and Port Augusta in 1972.

How Australia made a drifter's life whole

Seeing kangaroos on the beach in Mackay or visiting outback SA, you can find out where and when you can go at the new web portal.

One-stop COVID travel info shop

Entrepreneurship: Why it's not just a young people's game

Entrepreneurship: Why it's not just a young people's game

Geraldine Cardozo

Scott Morrison says he would welcome a resumption of ministerial-level communication with China.

PM open to ministerial talks with China

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Affectionately known as 'Notorious RBG', US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died.

US judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87

Scott Morrison insists technology investment is the key to reducing Australia's emissions.

PM says 2050 zero emissions achievable

59m ago

Fewer daily coronavirus cases are keeping Victoria on track for the next easing of restrictions.

Victoria cases on track for 'covid normal'

Andi Yu
1hr ago

Victorian families will receive a child care fee freeze until January 31.

Victorians get additional child care help

Colin Brinsden
1hr ago

Madeleine Nowak had clothing and a small amount of food and water with her.

Hiker found safe and well on Fraser Island

Sophie Moore
2hrs ago

Michael McCormack says government is determined to deliver critical water infrastructure projects.

Budget provides additional money for dams

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
2hrs ago

DIGGING IN: A section of the Moomba to Sydney gas pipeline waiting to be buried. Inset: Garbis Simonian, Scott Morrison

Landowners pipe up after PM hits gas

Michael Parris
7m ago

Ian Shaw, Whitefields Pastoral Company, Galong, purchased these four rams for a $4125 average including left the $8000 sale-topper. Pictured is auctioneer Paul Jameson, Elders, Dubbo, with Towalba stud's Warick Kopp, Kayla Kopp, Scott Chandler and Cameron Kopp. Mr Shaw was awarded the Beachport trophy.

Towalba Merino rams average $1792

Mark Griggs

Gooramma's James Corcoran Snr with Brendan Mansbridge of Brooklyn Park Poll Dorsets who bid on behalf Estjam and Loffler Poll Dorset studs, Victoria to secure the $15,500 sale-topper held by James Corcoran Jnr. Photo: Hannah Powe

Gooramma tops at $15,500, ave $2300

Hannah Powe

The monetary investment in our physical fitness seems to outweigh our investment in our mental fitness. Picture shutterstock.

Fitness gap: physical versus mental

Gary Bentley
2hrs ago

Catch the early warning signs of glaucoma

Catch the early warning signs of glaucoma

Dr Nathan Kerr

LOOK LOCAL: Australian design in 2020/21 includes slab tiles up to three metres long.

Demand for Australian-made skyrockets as Aussies buy local