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Researcher Erik Denison surveyed under-18 rugby players on homophobic language.

Study to help stamp out on-field gay slurs

Christine McGinn
1hr ago

Lewis Melican could be recalled to reinforce Sydney's struggling and injury-hit defence.

Melican an option for under-siege Swans

Rob Forsaith

Safe hands: Kempsey Saints goalkeeper Jacob Lyttle has been in superb form this season. Photo: Penny Tamblyn.

Rangers homestand ends, Saints face Wauchope

Callum McGregor

Researcher Erik Denison surveyed under-18 rugby players on homophobic language.

Study to help stamp out on-field gay slurs

1hr ago

Honours: Jess Grant, Shawnee Potts, Ruby Colling and Imeleta Tavete were selected into the Mid North Coast rugby union representative side. Photo: Supplied

Four Cannonbells picked for Mid North Coast representative side

Callum McGregor

Speedsters: Jarno Dolezal and Carson Hudson competed at the Stawell Gift on the weekend. Photo: Supplied.

Macleay duo return after impressive showing at Stawell Gift

Callum McGregor

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Courtney Pietsch will be driving car 17 in the first all female demolition derby to be featured at the Kempsey Show. Photo: Supplied

This event is coming to the Kempsey show for the first time

Stephen Katte

The Scotts Head Events Committee holds many events devoted to entertaining locals and attracting visitors. Photo: Supplied

Music, meals and markets at Scotts Head

Kempsey Show is almost upon us | Photos

Ruby Pascoe

Courtney Pietsch will be driving car 17 in the first all female demolition derby to be featured at the Kempsey Show. Photo: Supplied

This event is coming to the Kempsey show for the first time

There are a number of commemorative services across the Macleay for ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day services in the Macleay 2019

Ruby Pascoe

South West Rocks ANZAC Day 2019 program set

Arthur McKean

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Ruth Lewis

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Bag yourself a bargain this weekend.

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

Ruth Lewis

To read the latest issue, please click on the front cover above.

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Bag yourself a bargain this weekend

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

Ruth Lewis

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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UP PERISCOPE: The AE2 was an E-Class submarine built for the Royal Australian Navy. Photos: DEFENCE

Derring-do in Dardanelles

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Here to help: Come and visit staff again at councils stall at the 2019 Kempsey Show, next week.

Visit council at 2019 Kempsey Show

Kempsey Shire Council

Grassy Head Beach: Mayor Liz Campbell is pleased the facade project is now complete and the finished product blends in beautifully with its natural environment.

Macleay Valley's best kept secret

Mayor Liz Campbell

UP PERISCOPE: The AE2 was an E-Class submarine built for the Royal Australian Navy. Photos: DEFENCE

Derring-do in Dardanelles

1hr ago

Hubert Macklin (the tall-hatted tall man on the right) outside the Star Hotel, Smith Street ca 1878. Photo: Macleay River Historical Society.

History: New side to Kempsey's first town clerk

Phil Lee

President of the Friends of Kempsey Pound, Marion Crowley, with Rocco the dog. Photo: Stephen Katte

The local organisation who helps Kempsey's forgotten pets | photos

Stephen Katte

AJ Hogarth and Flynn and Jacqui Williams

Easter miracles at South West Rocks | video, photos

Flashback: Kempsey Show 2017 | Photos

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

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

Rolling through: Macleay Valley forward Richie Roberts takes the ball forward during the Mustangs 44-26 win over Port Macquarie on Saturday.

Kirkland says Sharks lost the mental battle in Mustangs defeat

Back Creek Bridge by Alan Rouse

'I love the Macleay Valley Coast' photography competition entries | Photos

Ruby Pascoe

Throwback: Kempsey Show 2016 | Photos

Callum McGregor

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

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Stephen Katte

Conrad Lardner.

Mustangs versus Sharks | Photos

We are stronger when we stand together

Billionaires hold the power for real change

Climate future relies on an end to division

Timing is key when it comes to getting the flu shot. Photo: Shutterstock.

When is the right time to get a flu shot?

Samara Ross

KALEIDOSCOPE: "Coming from Canada I found people here fearful to dress in colour," says Evelyn Roth, pictured in her Maslin Beach home. Photo: Naomi Giatas

The colourful world of recycling pioneer Evelyn Roth

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST HANG UP: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Why do we keep falling for scams?

Samara Ross

Rugby league star Johnathan Thurston joined Bill Shorten for an early morning run.

Shorten elevates work issues to top league

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Researcher Erik Denison surveyed under-18 rugby players on homophobic language.

Study to help stamp out on-field gay slurs

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has linked Michael Gunner's NT Labor government with Bill Shorten.

Morrison sizes up 'big units', candy in NT

2hrs ago

The PM is spreading fake news by claiming Labor, the Greens and unions are all up for death taxes.

PM Morrison fans fake news on death taxes

2hrs ago

Josh Frydenberg (centre) has secured fourth spot on the ballot for his seat of Kooyong.

Frydenberg hoping four is the lucky number

Georgie Moore

Tracy James (left) finds it "unfathomable" the killer of her father and two others could be freed.

State challenges triple-killer's parole

Jodie Stephens

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man over the death of a woman in Melbourne's Chinatown.

Woman dead in Melbourne, man arrested

SA Governor Hieu Van Le delivered a message of unity and sympathy to the Sri Lankan community.

SA governor consoles local Sri Lankans

Kathryn Bermingham

Narromine grazier Bruce Maynard, Willydah, and son Liam with Pandy the dog and attractant stations they use on-farm as their self herding techniques.

Self herding taking off across the country

Hannah Powe
2hrs ago

Hamish Finch, 6, helping to muster sheep with his family at Monolon Station, north of White Cliffs. Photo by Laura Finch.

Our kids have little hands but big hearts

Samantha Townsend

Gordie was very proud of his contribution to the Merino industry and his book 'Gordie walks with Legends' was his way to pay tribute to those who helped him through a momentous career. Photo: Mark Griggs

Wool industry legend is now classing Merinos in the beyond

Stephen Burns

MOUTHWATERING EXHIBIT: A 1971 McLaren M8-F CanAm car stands in splendid isolation in The Bend’s Welcome Centre.

Tailem Bend - The accidental motorsport star

Brent Davison

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

UNCERTAINTY?: Labor's proposed changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) rules may adversely affect assets bequeathed to us.

How will your capital gains be taxed under a new government?

Noel Whittaker

WHAT'S IN A NAME: Whether you call it Prosecco or Glera, there's no denying Australian versions of this popular sparkling wine are soaring in popularity despite EU laws which control the use of the name

Are you still Pro secco?

Linda Lambrechts

Traditional: ANZAC biscuits.

Anzac biscuits in an hour